First Deer for James

james.jpgThis is our sons' first deer. It was believed to be a doe, however, it turned out to be a "button-buck," a young buck which hadn't yet grown any antlers. This deer was shot with a rifle which I had originally purchased for my dad, who shot his one & only deer with it. I inherited this rifle back 3 years ago, when my dad passed away.

Furthermore, it was shot from a blind we refer to as the "sky-box," one which James had helped to build. It is called by this name, because the floor is 8 feet off the ground.

I didn't shoot any deer this year, so my freezer may not be full, but my heart sure is!!!!!

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Mattice Lake Outfitters - Armstrong, Northwestern Ontario. Fly in outposts with great walleyes, northern pike and lake trout. Moose hunting packages and canoe trips are also available. www.walleye.ca