My sons first duck hunt 12/22/14

Took my 2 year old son on his first duck adventure! He was awesome wanting to help throw out the decoys. And he even grabbed my extra call when a big group was coming in and started blowing. Not loud enuf to scare the ducks but loud enuf he and I could hear. As Iglanced down at him to make sure he wasnt moving, I noticed his tiny little hands flapping over the call just as mine do when I call. He pays attention to so much detail. Its hard to imagine that kids can pick up on the smallest things. Back to the story, the group of about 7 mallards came in, started back paddling their wings and just about to touch the water at 15yrds or less. Only 4 of those were allowed to fly off. And man was my boy hooping for me!!! I was so proud and I could tell he was proud of me too! I never knew I could love something like I love this little man!

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Making memories. Good job.

Terrific job dad, he looks really happy!!

You are raising that boy right Pops! Crappie and ducks in one day! Can't beat that!

Ya'll are having a great week. Congratulations.

Keep him in the fields and on the water. Good deal for kids , beats video games.

Making memories for sure

Best hunting buddy in the making. Love it. Great post.

That is good stuff right there!!!!

WOW!!! Brought back memories!! Be safe!!! thanks for sharing!!

Nice job. What happened to the nose?

Great hunt.. Maybe Santa will bring him his own duck call and lanyard so he can help dad out..lol. Cherish the memory's their only young once. Y'all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Nice!

He's a dandy.

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Nice job. What happened to the nose?

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He has a sinus infection, but wasnt slowing him down a bit. He acted like it wasnt a thing. It didnt start til about halfway thu the hunt and was just a bloody booger, but my jacket sleeve couldnt get it all off. Lol

great memories right there, congrats!

About 50 years from now maybe he can pay you back. Probably have to wipe your nose for you then too! Enjoy while you can. They grow up quick.

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Originally Posted by LowePro

He has a sinus infection, but wasnt slowing him down a bit. He acted like it wasnt a thing. It didnt start til about halfway thu the hunt and was just a bloody booger, but my jacket sleeve couldnt get it all off. Lol

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Great job Slade! Be sure and start now protecting his hearing, when I was young we never even thought about it, now almost everyone in my family has hearing loss mostly in our left ears because we're right handed and that ear is closest to the muzzle. It's a good habit to learn. We use ear muffs with noise suppression so we can hear reach other talking with out taking them off.

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Great job Slade! Be sure and start now protecting his hearing, when I was young we never even thought about it, now almost everyone in my family has hearing loss mostly in our left ears because we're right handed and that ear is closest to the muzzle. It's a good habit to learn. We use ear muffs with noise suppression so we can hear reach other talking with out taking them off.

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Same here. Hearing is bad in both ears, but worse in the left. Wish I would have always worn earplugs. Now I make sure my son wears them anytime were out shooting.

Gave me joy reading your post!!! Keep it up Dad!

Great stuff and post made me think of hunting with my Dad as a young'in.

Thats some great stuff there, thats what memories are made from.

Will take the advice on the earplugs on future hunts. Thanks for that heads up! He loves the outdoors and me! He doesn't even acknowlege his mother when i am in the room, which i do not think is good by the way, but it sure does make me feel good that i mean that much to him! I felt the same way about my dad though, as he was using his every spare minute with me. Lost him when i was 16, im going to take every advantage i have with my son as well! Thanks to all on here for helping me in all the ways you guys do.

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Originally Posted by LowePro

He has a sinus infection, but wasnt slowing him down a bit. He acted like it wasnt a thing. It didnt start til about halfway thu the hunt and was just a bloody booger, but my jacket sleeve couldnt get it all off. Lol

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Great job introducing him to the outdoors. Better to teach them to Hunt opposed to Hunting for em later in life!!!!!

Isn't it amazing how well they become, and how they can tough it out to go hunting or fishing when they're sick? On a school day, they don't seem to heal as quickly. [emoji4]

Hahahahaha this is very true!!!