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5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« on: December 08, 2020, 09:41:39 AM »
Have had a blast taking my daughter (Payton - 5yo) out for her first "real" duck hunts this year.  Keeping her warm/out of the weather, full of doughnuts and hot coco has made for a few real enjoyable hunts.

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2020, 09:43:19 AM »
I’m sure those memories are priceless! Keep it rolling. Great pics also!


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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 09:43:57 AM »
Right on!  :tup:
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2020, 09:48:29 AM »
How cool is that!!!!!!!

Brought back great memories.
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2020, 09:48:54 AM »
Those are all great pics but the second one is a hoot. She looks like a natural!

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2020, 09:53:06 AM »
Awesome stuff and nothing better!!
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2020, 09:58:35 AM »
Have had a blast taking my daughter (Payton - 5yo) out for her first "real" duck hunts this year.  Keeping her warm/out of the weather, full of doughnuts and hot coco has made for a few real enjoyable hunts.
This right here is what is the most important for anyone taking young kids out on adventures
Love the pics  :tup:
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2020, 10:06:31 AM »
One thing my kids have liked (in addition to the food and hot chocolate) is letting them bring their bb guns to shoot the decoys.  I put a few out around the spread that I don't care if they shoot and let them have it at.  It passes time while waiting for birds and they think it's great fun.

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2020, 10:21:22 AM »
So cute!

Great memories
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2020, 11:05:03 AM »
Can't beat that.  Awesome.
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2020, 11:07:11 AM »
That's a magical age, enjoy every minute!

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2020, 11:13:18 AM »
One thing my kids have liked (in addition to the food and hot chocolate) is letting them bring their bb guns to shoot the decoys.  I put a few out around the spread that I don't care if they shoot and let them have it at.  It passes time while waiting for birds and they think it's great fun.

That is a great idea! I'm definitely going to try that, thanks for sharing!

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2020, 11:22:51 AM »
pics forever right there.
Way to go dad.!!!!

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2020, 11:28:08 AM »
Great to see!  Live seeing the youngsters out there

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2020, 11:44:14 AM »
One thing my kids have liked (in addition to the food and hot chocolate) is letting them bring their bb guns to shoot the decoys.  I put a few out around the spread that I don't care if they shoot and let them have it at.  It passes time while waiting for birds and they think it's great fun.

That is a great idea! I'm definitely going to try that, thanks for sharing!

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2020, 11:56:57 AM »
Good on you getting her out there. Keeping her warm is important as she will more likely want to go again then.
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2020, 12:14:45 PM »
Excellent!   :tup:
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2020, 12:26:13 PM »
Great pics!

How did you ever find chest waders for her? :dunno:
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2020, 12:33:53 PM »
Great pics!

How did you ever find chest waders for her? :dunno:

Amazon has a ton got some
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2020, 01:13:06 PM »
That's really cool. Glad to see kids sizes made. :tup:
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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2020, 10:11:30 AM »
 Well those are some cute pictures. Good memories there.

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Re: 5 year old daughter's first year duck hunting
« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2021, 05:10:07 AM »
Awesome pictures. As someone that has 2 girls (6 &2) these pictures made me smile.

 


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