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<\/a><\/p>\nHis better half, Annette, knew just what to do when his shoulder mount was completed. As a diversion, she told Jason she couldn\u2019t pick the deer up anytime soon. He fell for it hook, line and sinker, and after a tough day on the job, was kicked back in his favorite recliner. The truth be known, he was lights out, resting comfortably, and maybe even snoring lightly.<\/p>\n
Annette strategically set the buck in Jason\u2019s line of sight and gave him a slight tap on the foot. He focused through squinting eyes and quickly came back to life. He bolted upright suddenly \u2014 wide awake and breathing hard. His buck of a lifetime scared him nearly to death.<\/p>\n
As soon as his brain processed it all, an unmistakable grin grew from ear-to-ear. What a surprise, and well worth his and Annette\u2019s efforts!<\/p>\n
It was Trey Tate\u2019s ninth birthday and the party was on. This young up-and-coming athlete had a great time and received some cool gifts. The party was winding down, and it was time to cut the cake.<\/p>\n
Just when the youngster didn\u2019t think it could get any better, his dad Troy waltzed in with his pride and joy.\u00a0 It was the shoulder mount eight point buck Trey scored last season. Dad and son were both glowing.<\/p>\n
This was his best deer, easily outdistancing his previous best spike buck. This one was extra special. He and Dad were together in a deer blind in Union Parish when the buck approached. Trey kept his cool and squeezed off an accurate DOA shot.<\/p>\n
This was a special father-son moment neither will ever forget. Trey couldn\u2019t have picked anyone else he wanted to experience this with more and vice-versa.<\/p>\n
His own mounted buck was icing on the cake. This bad boy was going directly into Trey\u2019s room for him to look at when he reminisced on the awesome morning of the hunt. That was an experience of a lifetime, and made extra special because the old man was right there to witness it all. Neither will ever forget all the particulars of that great day. Both dad and son are already looking forward to next hunting season and dreaming of a better buck.<\/p>\n
Time to gear up for spring fishing.\u00a0 Life is good.<\/p>\n
Happy fishing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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