Still Kicking at 78

[Nanuk]

For those that know me , my dads had his ups and downs with back surgery but now with age against him it’s just tough get him out there. I set him up in a ground blind I’ve been baiting specifically for him. He was able to close the deal and he said he’s believes this is it …. It crushed me but hopefully he’ll keep on chugging as long as I keep on pushing lol 

[deadonshot2]

Congrats to your dad. He looks like he has more than a few seasons left in in him.  Good luck to continue pushing to get him out. 

[Swamprat]

Congrats to you both. 

Keep him moving. Don't stop. Ever.  

My dad passed 4 years ago and their isn't a day that I wish I had more time with him. I'd give up hunting entirely if I could see him walk a field for pheasant with my boys for one day.  

[rcolman018]

Congrats!  He looks like it was all worth it!

[roy381]

Awesome congrats to your pop. Keep the memories going as long as he is willing to go out there. MEMORIES LAST A LIFE TIME!

[Cripple Shot]

Congrats on his harvest.

[Devil Horns]

Congrats to your dad. Hope you guys continue to make memories in the outdoors. 

[Haskell_Hunter]

Congrats to your dad, I hope he has a lot more seasons of filling the freezer!

[electricstart]

Congratulations great to see ,Hopefully I have a few more years to hunt . 

[Boykin Runner]

My father never hunted with me but loved to hear my stories .  Happy for both of you !!!

[BowhunterNJ]

Awesome!  Congrats to your dad!  Hoping he can continue to get out there!

[scrubhunter]

My grandfather passed away this past January at the age of 92. The past 10-15 years it was tough for him to get around but he hunted until the year he passed. Even shot a buck during 6 day last year. While he was not able to get deep into the woods, just being out there was enough for him. We would set up some ground blinds within 20 yards of where we could drop him off. It gets tough for them while aging but being in the outdoors is the most important thing.

Hopefully your father keeps at it, set him up on feild edges and limit the amount of walking. Cherish ever moment out in the woods you all will have.

[Greybeard]

Congrats to your dad!  Nice what you're doing for him.  I can see my son trying to do that for me someday, and me refusing unless I can walk a mile up a mountain first.

[midwestxpress]

Awesome, time well spent.

[bushden]

5 hours ago, Nanuk said:

For those that know me , my dads had his ups and downs with back surgery but now with age against him it’s just tough get him out there. I set him up in a ground blind I’ve been baiting specifically for him. He was able to close the deal and he said he’s believes this is it …. It crushed me but hopefully he’ll keep on chugging as long as I keep on pushing lol 

Good for him and I salute you for being a good son.  It is not easy when you get older to do the things that come easy to at 50yo. You take for granted the ability to just walk but from one who knows that ability diminishes every day once you hit 70 and for some sooner. They have surgeries to fix your knees, to fix your hammer toes, meds to treat the arthritis inflammation in you ankles, hands and back but they do not have a medicine to treat OLD AGE and the older you get the harder its is to do the things you love.  Keep being patient with your dad but keep trying and I am sure on the days when he can he will continue to go out knowing you are there to help him with basic functions like getting to the stand, dragging a deer, gutting and sometimes pushing him to go, and when he says yes HOORAH and when he says no he is not up to it patiently encourage but don't push hard.

GOD BLESS YOU you sound like a good son and MAN!!

Edited November 17, 2021 by bushden