Comments on: Second-year hunter Judson Isbel scores on a whitetail

By: Brian B

Brian B — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:05:47 +0000

If people like Deb and Holly would worry more about what they are doing then what everyone else is doing this world would be a better place and they probally dont mind going out to eat and have a steak or hamburger.Let the boy hunt and enjoy time with his father it will make him a better man he will be tought values which this country has lost.

By: bill

bill — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:56:53 +0000

holly i am pretty sure judd is waiting untill marriage to lose his innocence.congrats on a fine deer and a great shot.

By: Ranger217

Ranger217 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:01:54 +0000

I think we can all agree on one thing…Kendall has just made a slam-dunk post!

By: Kendall

Kendall — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:51:50 +0000

As Jud’s older sister, I have to say the level of ignorance of some people commenting on this treasured moment disguists me. Over the past five years, I’ve hunted more times than I can count, killing only one deer (ALSO a button buck), as an avid animal lover, I could not be more proud of my little brother. Every deer killed by anyone in our family, including Jud’s, is used for food to the fullest extent. Only other hunters would know how much better chili, tenderloin and spaghetti made from an animal you harvested yourself tastes! Much better than the hormone pumped, overly processed meat sold in stores and bought by people such as those who have responded negatively to my sweet brother’s photo. As a matter of fact, I ate the EXACT deer in this picture in a wonderful spicy chili this past Sunday. I hope after reading what I have to say, people will learn that they should never judge what they know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about.
Thanks.

By: michele

michele — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:43:38 +0000

Congrats to you young man! One less deer to hit while crossing the road and not to mention venison is healthy for you. But, the time you spend with your loved ones in the woods is irreplaceable – Treasure and enjoy these times! I hope that you have many more years of hunting ahead.

By: Ranger217

Ranger217 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:19:24 +0000

Great job, Jud!

Regarding the patience comment, we don’t all have deer walking by our stands all day where we can pick and choose. I haven’t seen a single deer the last 5 or 6 days I’ve been out. I hunt all day when I can. I think the deer are only moving at night. Anyway, I’m getting pretty desperate for some meat for the freezer.

By: Big Daddy

Big Daddy — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:56:20 +0000

Okay folks I guess I should of told more of the story about Juds deer . It was actually shot on the LAST day of rifle season. This year was the first year that Jud hunted early muzzleloader with me , so with that being said, the two of us hunted many days in early season, and many days during rifle season. During the month long hunt there were no giant antlered deer that presented a shot to the young man. Any of you hunters out there that take young kids hunting should be able to appreciate this guys patience. I am very proud of him, and overjoyed with his love of the outdoors.

By: Donna & Gary Justus

Donna & Gary Justus — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:37:37 +0000

Congrats Judson on your deer! Great job on a long shot, 125 yards Wow!

By: The Other Kristen

The Other Kristen — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:33:02 +0000

Way to go, Jud!

IMHO, I think MORE people should hunt. It thins out the population, reducing the number of deer who eat gardens and crops, the deer also cause lots of car accidents this time of year, by either jumping into the road or actually onto the car itself (I personally had that happen). It’s the best “free-range, grass-fed” meat that money can’t buy (I’ve never seen it in a grocery store, have you?).

By: Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:31:15 +0000

Fair enough, Deb. Patience is part of the game, for sure. Hunting and how we go about it tends to be a really personal thing, or at least it should be. I think it’s hard to find fault with a 9-year-old who is eager to get his first deer. Maturity and experience brings about changes in hunters, just as they do in other aspects of our lives. What happens “next time” will be up to Jud and his dad. We are not ones to judge, as long as they are being ethical and following the law, which they are.

Anyway, as you can see, the regulars here tend to be a loyal group eager to jump to the defense of their friends.

Thanks for clarifying the intent of your comment.