If you’ve spent any time on outdoor forums or scrolling through hunting groups lately, you know that a great hunting meme is worth its weight in venison. But every so often, a meme comes along that is so perfectly clever it deserves its own trophy room.
Enter the literal “Pope & Young”—an image that is currently taking the archery community by storm.
Why This Hunting Meme is Going Viral
Most hunters spend their lives dreaming of a “Pope and Young” buck—referring, of course, to the prestigious record books of the Pope and Young Club. This meme flips the script by giving us a photo-realistic (and hilarious) interpretation: Pope Francis meeting a young buck in the woods.
It’s the ultimate “if you know, you know” joke for the bowhunting community.
Share the Laugh: Why We Love Hunting Humor
In an era of high-stakes outdoor television and intense competition for inches, a hunting meme like this reminds us why we head into the woods in the first place: to have a good time. Whether you are a traditional archer or a compound enthusiast, the “Pope & Young” meme is a masterclass in outdoor humor.
Quick Stats: Is it “Record Book” Material?
While the buck in this hunting meme might need a few more seasons to put on some mass and officially clear the P&Y minimums, the meme itself has already reached “Legendary” status across social media platforms.