Rebellious Child - Need Help (...with youth hunting...)

[Dansk]

Yes, it's true.  My 12 year old daughter drank the archery cool-aid and does not want anything to do with a rifle or muzzleloader.... she's gone to the dark side and I am a parent in great need of help.  Those awful dealers at the nock point continue to push her addiction (someone has called it arrow affliction??), and I no longer have any control over her.  They have her shooting 41 pounds, and now she wants to go hunting.  sheesh.  I have given up.  I no longer try to gain back her alegiance to the modern world as it is a lost cause.  I know what you are thinking... I must be a very bad parent, or she had freinds that pressured her into that crazy world... nope.. she said she wanted to "take her own deer the hard way".  As you can see by my avatar I'm no slouch- but know nothing of the underworld of arrow flingers.  So I must turn to you folks for guidance, support, and prayers....

OK- sorry.... wanted you  all to have a good chuckle... in all seriousness, my daughter has a passion for the bow, and has been shooting a hoyt compound recreationaly and now wants to shoot her own deer... much to my mother in law's dismay (hee hee).. I'm a modern/mz hunter that focusses on out of state hunts and private land in Palouse - not good for bow hunting... I am a fish out of water when it comes to archery season and in-state bow hunting areas.

so.....

Wondering if anyone would be gracious enough to help us with a place in eastern washington for my daughter to hunt.  I won't be hunting- just helping and doing the dad thing... but if you are, or know someone who is willing to provide land access where she can bow hunt one weekend during september it would be much appreciated.

Thanks all- appreciate any help you could give us.

Regards,

Dane and Kira

[JDHasty]

Right on!  My seven year old daughter got through Hunter Ed on her second try in August and when I ask if she wanted to go hunting w/me this weekend she was ready to take her little Bear kid's bow http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bear-Archery-Fred-Bear-Goblin-Bow-Set/744996.uts?productVariantId=1621007&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02793226&rid=20&gclid=CIfMvsCsi88CFYGUfgod97kFNA&gclsrc=aw.ds and put a hurtin' on one for sure.  She was kinda concerned because she had tried screwing the field points off her solid fiberglass arrows and thought she might have to borrow some of mine that have razor blades. 

[police women of America]

  Good one.

Here's a public land map, I'm sure you'll find someone on the east side willing to let her hunt on private land but just incase: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/gohunt/app.html?theme=bigGame
You can hunt on DNR land, but I'm still trying to figure out the federal forest lands. If it doesn't come up showing public lands go to the top right corner and change "basemap" to Public/Tribal lands. And if you're wondering what all those colors mean hit the same button then go down to more info. Good luck!

[KFhunter]

in that picture of her shooting is that before they worked with her or after? 

She needs some guidance on form and it looks like the 41lbs is too much, she's arching her back and got a death grip on the bow and going to torque the string off the cam wheel. 

It's fantastic she's showing such enthusiasm   

(and who say's you can't arrow a buck in the Palouse, you just gotta get down on your belly and crab crawl into the wind    )

[pd]

There was a thread on this forum several weeks ago, somebody owns or leases property above Spokane with an infestation of whitetails.  The poster offered access for youths.  Perhaps somebody could find that.  A farm field with known WT would be a lot easier for a youngster than the wide open rolling Palouse.

[JDHasty]

There was a thread on this forum several weeks ago, somebody owns or leases property above Spokane with an infestation of whitetails.  The poster offered access for youths.  Perhaps somebody could find that.  A farm field with known WT would be a lot easier for a youngster than the wide open rolling Palouse.

That would be perfect

[Mudman]

The draw length is too long and I don't see a peep.  Maybe just to test her pull and draw?  Pretty darn good if she can pull 40lbs at 12!

[pianoman9701]

A wonderful addiction for your child to have. I agree with the comment about form. It's possible she's wanting to do more than she should until she's stronger.

[wannabhntr]

Judging by both eyes being closed and the length of the arrow, that is a picture of the initial set up of the bow. Looking at the picture of the target, I would say she is doing just fine.
I may have an in in the Spokane area for late season. PM me your info and IF I can get something secured for you I will get in touch with you.

[lokidog]

If you want a late season trip to the islands, let me know.  Hopefully she can get it done closer to home.

[Dansk]

in that picture of her shooting is that before they worked with her or after? 

She needs some guidance on form and it looks like the 41lbs is too much, she's arching her back and got a death grip on the bow and going to torque the string off the cam wheel. 

It's fantastic she's showing such enthusiasm   

(and who say's you can't arrow a buck in the Palouse, you just gotta get down on your belly and crab crawl into the wind    )

That's her very first draw of a bow off the shelf in the pro shop...they just wanted to see how she would do drawing an adult bow vs. junior bow.  After we purchased they set it up MUCH lower and we've worked up to 41 since then... and after much practice.  She's been getting instruction so we are good to go!

[Dansk]

There was a thread on this forum several weeks ago, somebody owns or leases property above Spokane with an infestation of whitetails.  The poster offered access for youths.  Perhaps somebody could find that.  A farm field with known WT would be a lot easier for a youngster than the wide open rolling Palouse.

Yes..  Found it...  looks to be a good spot.  I pm'd the poster- Big thanks!!

[pd]

There was a thread on this forum several weeks ago, somebody owns or leases property above Spokane with an infestation of whitetails.  The poster offered access for youths.  Perhaps somebody could find that.  A farm field with known WT would be a lot easier for a youngster than the wide open rolling Palouse.

Yes..  Found it...  looks to be a good spot.  I pm'd the poster- Big thanks!!

Excellent.  That seems the best option for the time being.  Take LokiDog up on his offer if Spokane doesn't work---the islands need some visitors, you won't be sorry.