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#1981273 - 12/05/14 04:04 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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My daughter got her first deer years ago when she was 16 with her trusty 1998 Saturn coupe. We're not a hunting family, but I'm glad the rest of you are, because those critters, though beautiful, are a hazard. I'd be happy to help anyone consume any extra deer sausage.
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#1981277 - 12/05/14 04:17 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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Ours will be Jerry and Canning Meat. Good luck prying the jerky from my son laugh
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#1981289 - 12/05/14 04:38 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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It makes me happy to hear of generations of families hunting together! smile Our state fish and game department is doing a photo contest right now and requesting photos of generations of women hunters. The winning photo will go on next year's regulations booklet that they produce.

My husband, son, brother in law, and BIL's hunting partner are planning an elk hunting trip to Colorado next year. Should be an excellent trip for them!

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#1981294 - 12/05/14 04:47 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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That's cool. The gun my son used, was used by my Grandpa, who traded it to my dad for a springfield, cause the Ithica was "too fancy" for him. Dad used it and passed it down to me, and my son is now using it.
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#1981322 - 12/05/14 05:33 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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The last deer I took myself was before the concept of social media. I had posted pictures of my son with his buck and I guess did not think about some people finding it disturbing or offensive to view pictures of the results of a successful hunt. Having grown up in an area where hunting is so much a way of life, I forgot that some do not share the same sense of tradition and pride.

My daughter was even a little upset by the fact that her brother "shot a poor deer in front of his (the deer''s) family". I tried to explain to her that deer don't live forever and that there are no nursing homes in the woods. When deer reach a certain age, they will eventually suffer a long and painful death from starvation in the wild. I also tried to explain that without population management through hunting there would be many more car accidents and much more crop damage to local farmers. This deer provided over 80 pounds of meat for us (excluding my daughter of course) to enjoy throughout the year.

You can never really change a persons perception of hunting, but at least maybe you can come to a mutual respect and understanding.

My son used a single shot CVA youth rifle in .243 caliber with a 3x9 Thompson Center Scope. It is a nice little gun I picked up this summer that I will probably end up using once he graduates to something a little bigger. It's nice and compact, light weight and incredibly accurate.
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#1981329 - 12/05/14 05:42 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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from NPR

When a leafy plant is under attack, it doesn't sit quietly. Back in 1983, two scientists, Jack Schultz and Ian Baldwin, reported that young maple saplings getting bitten by insects release a spurt of chemicals that float through the air. You and I wouldn't notice, but these chemicals carry a slight odor that neighboring plants can detect. It's a little like a silent scream.

If a simple bug can get a plant to scream can you imagine what a deer chopping on several leaves will do to a poor defenseless plan.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2014/04/29/307981803/plants-talk-plants-listen-here-s-how
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#1981337 - 12/05/14 06:13 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread thomasj
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Originally Posted By: thomasj
The last deer I took myself was before the concept of social media. I had posted pictures of my son with his buck and I guess did not think about some people finding it disturbing or offensive to view pictures of the results of a successful hunt. Having grown up in an area where hunting is so much a way of life, I forgot that some do not share the same sense of tradition and pride.

My daughter was even a little upset by the fact that her brother "shot a poor deer in front of his (the deer''s) family". I tried to explain to her that deer don't live forever and that there are no nursing homes in the woods. When deer reach a certain age, they will eventually suffer a long and painful death from starvation in the wild. I also tried to explain that without population management through hunting there would be many more car accidents and much more crop damage to local farmers. This deer provided over 80 pounds of meat for us (excluding my daughter of course) to enjoy throughout the year.

You can never really change a persons perception of hunting, but at least maybe you can come to a mutual respect and understanding.

My son used a single shot CVA youth rifle in .243 caliber with a 3x9 Thompson Center Scope. It is a nice little gun I picked up this summer that I will probably end up using once he graduates to something a little bigger. It's nice and compact, light weight and incredibly accurate.


I could not agree with you more! We believe that hunting is necessary for conservation of the environment. For my family, we do not "trophy hunt". We hunt strictly for the meat it can provide our family. Fortunately, my son did not face any backlash for posting pictures on social media of his successful hunt, but I know several of his buddies did.

Modern rifle season is closed in our area but there are some areas that are still open for late archery. We live up one of the canyons surrounding our town and we frequently see deer near our home. When my son came home from work around 9:30 last night, he said there was a massive 6-point buck and a 5-point buck in our driveway. Those 5 and 6 points were on one side, so it was 12 and 10 total. I'm guessing the trucks we've seen parked along the canyon road for the last few days are out looking for these guys!

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#1981941 - 12/09/14 08:00 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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The boy has had a great week!

Monday = get's his first deer.

Tuesday = Get's significant playing time on V- Basketball - team wins

Wednesday = Get's report card, all A's but one B+

Friday = Got first start on V- Basketball = Games Leading Scorer, beat school rival for first time in 5 years.

Saturday = get to eat 5 Guys burgers. What a week!


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#1983683 - 12/17/14 04:17 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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The daughter got her first semester of college grades. She got a 4.0! She didn't even do that in High School. Very proud of her, she wanted to quit halfway through the semester cause it was "Too hard" and "She wasn't smart", we helped her develop better study habits, and now look what she can do! So Proud!
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#1983691 - 12/17/14 04:22 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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That is awesome DD!
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#1983694 - 12/17/14 04:26 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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Congrats DD, you are on a roll!
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#1983740 - 12/17/14 05:08 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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That's fantastic! Good for her!

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#1994118 - 02/06/15 03:55 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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I just found out that both my kids got student of the month in their respective grads this month ... that's pretty cool. My wife is obviously doing something right!
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#1994162 - 02/06/15 04:59 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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#1994859 - 02/10/15 04:18 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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Yesterday a friend of mine texted me to tell me what a kind, caring child I have raised. My friend was substitute teaching for another grade and my 8 year old son walked over to say hello and visit with her. Raising boys is hard. Raising polite boys who act like real human beings is extra hard. Proud that some of my words are sinking in.

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#1994865 - 02/10/15 04:27 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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I love that CompliantOkie! That is really something to be proud of.


Here is my first entry to this thread:
In honor of her 10th transplant anniversary my daughter requested toys for the children at Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital (her transplant hospital) and also for the children at the Ronald McDonald house (her home away from home).

The kids at her school rose to the challenge. They collected over 280 toys! And we delivered them to the hospital and Ronald McDonald house last week.

Her school really encouraged this project. She went from class to class educating the students on immunesuppression, organ donation, and the liver. And each morning she was allowed and encouraged to do the announcements with an "ad" for the drive. The self confidence she has after the whole experience is amazing. Just amazing.

The school board has invited her to come to their next meeting to honor her.

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#1994869 - 02/10/15 04:31 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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CompliantOkie and QCL - you both have great stories to tell us - and amazing kids!!!!
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#1994967 - 02/10/15 07:26 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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QCL-- So awesome that your daughter already feels the need to give back and lift up those that are struggling!!

Some days being a mom is really hard but when the kiddo does something good, it's so worth it! You are raising a great one!!

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#1994974 - 02/10/15 07:34 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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Those stories make me smile. Congrats and thanks.
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#1994989 - 02/10/15 07:52 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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Those are awesome stories! Makes me think there is hope for the future! Congrats.
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#1995067 - 02/10/15 09:30 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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My son just received an award letter for a 4-year full ride academic scholarship to college... SO proud of him!!
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#1995070 - 02/10/15 09:37 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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OMGoodness. That's a reason to celebrate!!!!!!! Wow!! Congrats!

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#1995077 - 02/10/15 09:43 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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basil - that's fantastic. Hopefully he'll decide to go there.
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#1995112 - 02/10/15 10:44 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread basilring
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My son just received an award letter for a 4-year full ride academic scholarship to college... SO proud of him!!


Woot! Congrats. That is something for all to be proud of.
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#1995113 - 02/10/15 10:48 PM Re: Brag On Your Kids Thread Dani York, CRCM
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My daughter just gave my wife and I our first grandchild. A boy! Granddaddy's new wingman.
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