Illinois' archery deer season starts in October and goes through January. They have to take a break during the week of firearm season, but it's a nice long season for bow hunters. Derek purchased four tags this year in hopes to stock our meat supply. He got tags for two antlered and two non-antlered. (or all four could be does/non-antlered) Derek hunts on public land which means there are other people nearby and the deer get picked over. It adds challenges to it all too... we're always looking to make a friend that has hunting property. Ha.
Before October was over, the first buck opportunity came and Derek got him!
It was an exciting moment when Daddy got home with him.
He was a small one but we're all thrilled with meat in the freezer.
And the boys are impressed no matter the size of it's antlers!
The success of the hunt is a very, very small part of the work. The prep to get out there, the sitting and waiting (often coming home empty handed), the field dressing, the processing... it's a lot. But Derek has two willing helpers. For parts anyway.
There are always fun things that happen too though...
And the reward of filling up our bellies. Mmmmm. :)
To re-cap, Derek put together this video of the fun:
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