Big Fin
11-25-2009, 03:35 PM
Seems like we always talk about "The good old days." Well, for some folks, any day is a "Good old day."
I just got this email from Greg LaMere. This is a picture of his 81 year-old father, Gordy, from the Suomi area of Michigan (UP, or Yooper, as they call themselves).
Gordy was told by doctor's, his wife, family, and most everyone else, that his health would dictate that it might be best to hang up the rifle and stay home this deer season. Not to be deterred, Gordy went anyhow.
Not only did he go, but he shot one hell of a buck. For those of you who have hunted the big forests of the Great Lakes states, you know that taking any buck in those swamps is an accomplishment. To do it at age 81, when everyone is telling you to stay home, is even more of an accomplishment.
What buck Gordy shot. Thankfully, his son, Ray, and grandson, Nick, went out and were able to help Gordy get this tank out of the bush. Gordy reports that the buck has a 17" spread, and is a nine pointer that dressed at 165 pounds.
Congrats to Gordy. You are an inspiration to us all. Hell, if I live to be 81, it will be a miracle, let alone heading to the deer stand and shoot a buck like that. And congrats to his sons and grandsons for helping him keep the hunting fires burning.
19071
Can't wait to see what he shoots next year!
Sorry for the western guys, but if Gordy says it is a nine pointer, it is a nine pointer, not a 4X5. As the old boys up north say, that is how we measure lumber, not bucks.
Would love to see any other "Gordy" pics and stories you guys might have.
I just got this email from Greg LaMere. This is a picture of his 81 year-old father, Gordy, from the Suomi area of Michigan (UP, or Yooper, as they call themselves).
Gordy was told by doctor's, his wife, family, and most everyone else, that his health would dictate that it might be best to hang up the rifle and stay home this deer season. Not to be deterred, Gordy went anyhow.
Not only did he go, but he shot one hell of a buck. For those of you who have hunted the big forests of the Great Lakes states, you know that taking any buck in those swamps is an accomplishment. To do it at age 81, when everyone is telling you to stay home, is even more of an accomplishment.
What buck Gordy shot. Thankfully, his son, Ray, and grandson, Nick, went out and were able to help Gordy get this tank out of the bush. Gordy reports that the buck has a 17" spread, and is a nine pointer that dressed at 165 pounds.
Congrats to Gordy. You are an inspiration to us all. Hell, if I live to be 81, it will be a miracle, let alone heading to the deer stand and shoot a buck like that. And congrats to his sons and grandsons for helping him keep the hunting fires burning.
19071
Can't wait to see what he shoots next year!
Sorry for the western guys, but if Gordy says it is a nine pointer, it is a nine pointer, not a 4X5. As the old boys up north say, that is how we measure lumber, not bucks.
Would love to see any other "Gordy" pics and stories you guys might have.