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Daughters first deer
« on: October 19, 2020, 12:33:35 PM »
I almost didn’t post this but I have to, I’m just so proud of her! My 9 year old daughter shot her first deer sunday! We had an eventful weekend with plenty of opportunities. She made me proud and passed up some easy does first thing wanting to kill a buck. We spotted a good one but didn’t get a shot before he went over the ridge and got shot by another hunter. Later that afternoon we spotted some does but buck fever got the best of her and she missed. Sunday morning found us in the same area and lots of does out in the wheat stubble(she drew a mule deer doe tag) we made a plan and started our hunt. Another missed shot, right over the back! Next draw over I spotted another and we stalked up to about 130yds, she got set up and I was talking her through the shot, she shot right over her back and the hillside erupted with deer. Another big doe came running up from the bottom and I said get on her and wait until she stops. When she did I said breathe, slowly squBOOM! The deer dropped in its tracks. She started laughing and yelling uncontrollably with excitement, she started crying, I started crying, my buddy started crying. It was my favorite hunting experience to date without a doubt! I couldn’t be more proud of her and can’t wait for our future hunting together. 160yds ruger American 6mm creedmoor 105gr bergers.





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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2020, 12:42:03 PM »
Nice!  Thanks for sharing, love seeing the kids get started.
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2020, 12:44:51 PM »
Excellent! Congrats to the young hunter and her guide.  Holy heck buglebuster, you have got to be running out of freezer space this year  :chuckle:
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2020, 12:46:01 PM »
Good job!  The start of many.

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2020, 12:52:03 PM »
Congrats to both of you! Awesome you had someone there to get photos of the hunt.

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2020, 01:00:46 PM »
She's a provider! Well done, young lady.  :tup:
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2020, 04:58:59 PM »
Great job!

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2020, 05:03:45 PM »
 :yeah:

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2020, 05:49:43 PM »
Awesome!  :tup:
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2020, 06:03:16 PM »
That is great!

Try to get those misses out of the way early in the hunting career....  :chuckle:

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2020, 06:44:44 PM »
Last night we cut and wrapped her whole deer. She is sure proud of all the meals she provided for our family!

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2020, 07:01:57 PM »
Awesome pics, and the smiles say it all.  Good job Dad, and huntress.
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2020, 07:04:05 PM »
So happy for you buddy, hunting with the kids is awesome

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2020, 07:12:31 PM »
That is so awesome, the smile says it all. Congrats to you both!!!

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2020, 07:52:30 PM »
Congrats to the young lady and a great story...Thank You for sharing!!!
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2020, 07:53:02 PM »
good shootin young lady! Addison says great job!
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2020, 07:58:25 PM »
Nice!!!!

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2020, 08:07:59 PM »
there is nothing better than watching your kids get there first deer  i'll never forget my sons first and now i'm watching my grannddaughter what a rush  congragulations to all the kids and there parents

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2020, 08:07:59 PM »
I’m glad you did post, great story and great job to all!


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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2020, 09:03:43 PM »
Way to go!
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2020, 09:15:06 PM »
Thanks for posting. I love seeing kids with their animals. Congrats to your daughter.

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2020, 09:36:33 PM »
That is just awesome!  Way to keep her in the game and letting her work it out for herself.  The fact that she held out for a buck to start with and then hung in there to finally connect all the way to putting it in the freezer - She is now a Hunter - good on you.
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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2020, 09:43:11 PM »
Awesome, way to go!
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« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2020, 09:43:49 PM »
Very cool!

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #24 on: October 21, 2020, 09:03:05 AM »
I almost didn’t post this but I have to, I’m just so proud of her! My 9 year old daughter shot her first deer sunday! We had an eventful weekend with plenty of opportunities. She made me proud and passed up some easy does first thing wanting to kill a buck. We spotted a good one but didn’t get a shot before he went over the ridge and got shot by another hunter. Later that afternoon we spotted some does but buck fever got the best of her and she missed. Sunday morning found us in the same area and lots of does out in the wheat stubble(she drew a mule deer doe tag) we made a plan and started our hunt. Another missed shot, right over the back! Next draw over I spotted another and we stalked up to about 130yds, she got set up and I was talking her through the shot, she shot right over her back and the hillside erupted with deer. Another big doe came running up from the bottom and I said get on her and wait until she stops. When she did I said breathe, slowly squBOOM! The deer dropped in its tracks. She started laughing and yelling uncontrollably with excitement, she started crying, I started crying, my buddy started crying. It was my favorite hunting experience to date without a doubt! I couldn’t be more proud of her and can’t wait for our future hunting together. 160yds ruger American 6mm creedmoor 105gr bergers.





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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #25 on: October 21, 2020, 09:34:36 AM »
 That picture with you and her just before the shot is priceless! The others are great as well but that one is my favorite.

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2020, 10:31:41 AM »
congrats to the young lady!!!  And agreed, the pre shot photo is awesome..  And I love the processing pic, it's cool for them to see them get the whole experience and appreciation.

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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2020, 05:01:01 PM »
I find nothing more uplifting than to read one of life's "cherished moments," especially those that are shared between a parent and child. So THANK YOU for deciding in favor of posting this!
Please tell your daughter CONGRATULATIONS on her big doe! It sure is a beauty and worth every bit of effort she put in to it.


"She started laughing and yelling uncontrollably with excitement, she started crying, I started crying, my buddy started crying. It was my favorite hunting experience to date without a doubt! I couldn’t be more proud of her and can’t wait for our future hunting together."


Oh for heaven's sake! I cried too!!
I mean.. When a 9 year old girl exhibits 100% determination and backs it with 100% self control and another 100% resilience ... tears happen! .. and I'd like to thank you both for them too..


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Re: Daughters first deer
« Reply #28 on: October 21, 2020, 05:34:00 PM »
Awesome job! All that meat made me hungry. Lol
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