Author Topic: Daughters 2023 WA buck (Read 6708 times)

buglebuster · « **on:** October 15, 2023, 05:38:20 PM »

Opening day was a rough one for us. 9.6 miles hiked, setup on a few very nice bucks with no shots fired, and a few other mishaps. Saturday evening had opportunity to shoot a nice whitetail doe out of 2 different groups but she decided to pass in hopes of finding a buck Sunday. As a parent I was proud of her, at 12 for passing them, but deep down inside was worried she was giving up one of the few chances to fill her tag.

Sunday morning found us getting up even earlier in hopes to be in the spot the bucks were feeding opening morning instead of glassing them from 600 yards away. We almost made it before light but not quite. As soon as we got to the rock pile I wanted to sit at, wind perfect, I looked up above us and not even 100 yards away a whitetail buck was feeding. I immediately saw eyeguards but he looked like w big spike. The whole time he was presenting a great shot. When he finally turned his head I saw he was a small 2 on each side plus the eyeguards. LEGAL! I got her on the shooting sticks and ready. He was just far enough up the roll of the hill I could see him perfect because if my height but she didn’t have a shot because of hers. He fed over the hill and we hurried over to the small draw he was heading to. We saw him running across the other side with no shot. Dangit. We knew he was heading to the last draw on the property and probably wouldn’t go any farther. We continued on. Once we got close we noticed 3 mule deer feeding at top of the draw. 2 small bucks. I told her he’s got to be here somewhere and kept creeping up. Spotted a deer to the left. Threw up binos and it was a much bigger whitetail. We crept a little farther forward and noticed 8 legal whitetail bucks. I got a range on them and she got setup. 250 yards. Easy. She asked which one to shoot so I told her to look them over in the scope and pick one. She chose the farthest left and when he stopped let it rip. MISS! The bucks did t know what happened and ran toward us. We ran up the hill a little bit and got setup. Here they came walking fast 80-100 yards away. 4th one out was the buck she missed. When he stopped the 6.5 PRC barked and over he went! Feet straight up in the air, never to move again. Boy was she happy! This is Payton’s 5th deer, but her biggest buck by far and her first buck in WA. I couldn’t be more proud. After some pics and a quick call to mom I got the deer broken down and we headed out. Best part was little sister was with us every step of the way.

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Sakko300wsm · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2023, 05:46:04 PM »

That is awesome !! Congrats to the both of you!

jason stevens · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2023, 05:49:32 PM »

Very happy for you guys!!!

wadu1 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2023, 05:54:52 PM »

Way to go young lady

Thanks for posting dad!

RustyNail · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2023, 05:56:59 PM »

That's awesome. That's what hunting is all about. Congratulations

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Pinetar · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2023, 05:57:58 PM »

So awesome, Congrats to you both. Way to go dad!

Buckjunkie · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:00:11 PM »

Love that smile!!! Congratulations!!!

HntnFsh · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:00:43 PM »

Great buck, incredible smiles. Love it! Congrats to your daughter, and you!

bearpaw · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:15:01 PM »

Lifetime memories right there, congrats

jackelope · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:15:41 PM »

Yaasss!! Congrats to all of you. She’s a stone cold killer.

Oldguy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:27:43 PM »

Wow! Well done and congratulations on your beautiful buck!

Latakia · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2023, 06:36:19 PM »

Congrats. That's the best kind of post on this site short of Lorna Smith getting fired

Limhangerslayer · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2023, 07:29:56 PM »

Nicely done, congrats!

Dan-o · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2023, 07:30:42 PM »

That is super!!!!!

Bowhunter3 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2023, 07:44:22 PM »

Very cool! Looking forward to this

rainshadow1 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2023, 07:59:06 PM »

Way to go, Dad!

Alchase · « **Reply #16 on:** October 15, 2023, 08:51:01 PM »

Neither of you will ever forgot that hunt.
How cool is that!

riverrun · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2023, 09:07:06 PM »

Congratulation's to your daughter! Nice buck!

Taco280AI · « **Reply #18 on:** October 15, 2023, 09:23:43 PM »

That's awesome

JakeLand · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2023, 04:55:19 AM »

Great job pops ! That’s what it’s about right there

C-Money · « **Reply #20 on:** October 16, 2023, 07:48:11 AM »

Congrats!! Nice family hunt...

boneaddict · « **Reply #21 on:** October 16, 2023, 08:10:58 AM »

I love she passsed on the doe, with the hopes of a buck. That’s a real huntress there. You are doing great Dad!

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #22 on:** October 16, 2023, 08:14:10 AM »

Congrats. Looks like a good one.

kellama2001 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 16, 2023, 08:42:59 AM »

Awesome buck and an even greater story! The smiles say it all, thanks so much for posting and congrats to your daughter!

Yakirack · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2023, 08:48:42 AM »

Boom! Nice job girl, great buck!

bracer40 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 16, 2023, 09:27:15 AM »

Proud dad moment there! Congratulations!

Scheindogg · « **Reply #26 on:** October 16, 2023, 09:39:13 AM »

Amazing buck

Amazing story

Amazing experience!!

Congratulations that is so awesome!

My son is coming with me for the first time ever this weekend and I’d love for a story to tell that is 1/4 as cool as that one!

fowl smacker · « **Reply #27 on:** October 16, 2023, 10:44:36 AM »

Awesome work dad and daughter! I still remember every detail from both my daughters first bucks (only 2 yrs ago), but such an amazing feeling!.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 16, 2023, 11:05:04 AM »

Wow! What a great buck. Congratulations to the young huntress.

buglebuster · « **Reply #29 on:** October 17, 2023, 06:18:28 PM »

Thank you everyone. I wish I could get the recovery video to upload.

brew · « **Reply #30 on:** October 17, 2023, 06:32:49 PM »

Awesome

tgomez · « **Reply #31 on:** October 17, 2023, 06:41:34 PM »

Congratulations to your daughter on a handsome Whitetail buck.

Karl Blanchard · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2023, 09:14:18 PM »

Way to go girly 🙌

cem3434 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 18, 2023, 07:06:03 AM »

Very nice job young lady!

HunterofWA · « **Reply #34 on:** October 18, 2023, 07:18:35 AM »

Great write up! What an awesome hunt - nice work!!

Bob33 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 18, 2023, 07:24:20 AM »

Great story, and great photos. Her 5th deer at age 12 is quite an accomplishment.

Congratulations to both of you.

Pacific Ghost · « **Reply #36 on:** October 18, 2023, 02:51:23 PM »

Good stuff. Can't really put a price tag on that outing. Congrats!

buglebuster · « **Reply #37 on:** October 18, 2023, 04:08:07 PM »

Here is the link to the recovery video. Nevermind the youngest daughhter and all her comments 🤣 she’s something.

https://youtube.com/shorts/zQE_HJoBSJA?si=1MUxDCyqVVuITQX8

wadu1 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 18, 2023, 04:59:40 PM »

Can't watch the video this is what I get, sound is fine.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 18, 2023, 06:23:15 PM »

Pretty deer congrats to you guys.

dvolmer · « **Reply #40 on:** October 18, 2023, 09:45:31 PM »

Sweet buck and sweet smiles. I loved hunting with my six daughters.

Gentrys · « **Reply #41 on:** October 18, 2023, 11:54:36 PM »

That's awesome! Nothing more gratifying than when your kids harvest an animal.

OutHouse · « **Reply #42 on:** October 19, 2023, 01:52:14 PM »

Father of the year goes to you sir!

HillHound · « **Reply #43 on:** October 19, 2023, 02:02:45 PM »

Quote from: OutHouse on October 19, 2023, 01:52:14 PM

Father of the year goes to you sir!

For sure! Congratulations to your daughter, but all us parents know how much work it takes on our part making the time, sighting in rifles, keeping the kids entertained when hunting is slow. So congrats to both of you on your success!

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