CONNOR THIGPEN
It All Started with a Dove Hunt By Meredith Kay Photography by Josh Poole
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or many Texans, the love of hunting and shooting is passed down from one generation to the next. The first time a young hunter is taken out and taught to shoot is an experience that they will never forget, and for one young South Texas hunter, that first experience has turned into a true passion. Connor Thigpen remembers the day that he and his dad, Matt, went dove hunting with their neighbor, Bobby Schraeder when he was just eight years old. Connor and his family live in Cuero, and they often hunt dove in the area. Connor recalls using a .410 on that first day, and he lights up when he remembers how he felt. He says, He says, “My dad flushed the dove from a tree, and I shot it, and I was hooked from then on.” Continued on page 30
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