Thank you all for your kind words. I’m looking forward to being in the quiet woods with nature this week starting wednesday. It will be a time to reflect on the memories of the last 2 yrs with my precious son Ethan.
Here at work it seems like life is moving too fast again and Ethan is forgotten so it will be a peaceful time for Ethan and I.
Thanks John – I shared the same experience as that father in the first half of your message. I covered Ethan up with his blanket, said good bye, helped the funeral director cover the casket and carried Ethan through the church for his funeral service. We aren’t built for this type of pain. Enjoy every minute with your children!! My daughter is helping me by ok…I’m blessed to have her…
Thanks for the kind posts. It’s been very tough to understand and accept. This is the only time I had Ethan in my boat. We had so many plans for the future….miss you Buddy
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June 10-14. Maybe the gills will be spawning.
My turn. A few weeks ago I came home on garbage day after the truck had been by. Small bag in the bottom of the garbage can. Some dog walker decided to put his/her dog’s business in my EMPTY garbage can so I could keep it in my garage for a week – LAZY! 
wish I would’ve been driving up as it happened. 
Please don’t attack me for this – I don’t know the written rules – but does QDM say to let a 7×5 go or is that trophy management?
Congratulations! 
Great shot!!
Awesome! We’ll keep our eyes open for tree stand sales for you – sounds like you’ll need a few more. 
Wow! 
Not many ppl have that many quality trophies in a lifetime.
Doe on Jan 8th. Last evening. 40 degrees! Great healthy, tasty eating for the winter.
Sorry for the garage pic – was by myself.
team 6
Dave
Very Cool Pictures! Thinking about taking the little man on his first hunt is very exciting. We’re going in Feb 8th for our first son to be born! 
Were they fishing the upper lake yet or is the ice too thin up there?
Nice buck! Congrats on a great year.
Awesome Mass! Congrats on a Giant!
First pic is a 10 pt shot Sept 22nd bowhunting in Western WI. 2nd pic is an 8 pt shot Nov 5th in SE MN 1st gun season.
Very Impressive – Congrats!!
Prayers are sent to you and your family Travis!
Great shot. Dandy buck.
Great Buck. Congrats.
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Well done! Congrats! How long are his g2s?
10.5 and 11 inches.
Great buck Pat! Congrats
What a brute. Congrats.
5 pts for team 6.
Team 6
Great shot!
Nice Picture. 
Congrats on the great buck. Enjoy the time out with your boy.
I would Gobbler but the other guys hunting the land wouldn’t be too happy. 
I also share your excitement of a son on the way. Mine is due in Feb!!
20 pts for TEAM 6 !!
143 5/8
205 lbs
Sept 22nd
Great story and Awesome buck!
Me too.
