Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2015, 07:10:05 PM
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She was getting antsy around 9am so we headed back to the truck. Didn't want to make for a negative experience so when she was ready to be done, I would be too. Right before we left she had a ladybug land on her. We decided it would be good luck.
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She said she wanted to drive around and look for deer. We spotted a flock of turkeys so we got out to look. In the same field I saw 2 bedded bucks in the middle of a stubble field maybe about a half mile away on land we had permission to hunt. . We looked at them for a while and I couldn't decide if 1-I wanted to shoot one and 2-was the kiddo going to be able to make it to them.
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There was a big deep draw between us and the deer. We ended up going back to the house for a hot chocolate and a snack. After 30-40 minutes I talked her into going back to see if they were still there...they were and I figured out a reasonable way to get us closer without us having to cross that big draw. After 5.5 hours of sleep and a hike already in the books, I just don't think she could've pulled that off. I honestly didn't think we had a chance of getting a shot but we went for it anyway. About 1.5 hours later I was at 370 yards from them and could see one of the 2. Too far for me to shoot. We backed out and dropped down into a big draw where we could get closer. We popped out a few minutes later and I could see both bucks at 270 yards. I got the rifle set up on the bipod for what I thought might be a long time waiting for the bigger one to stand up. Next thing I know he stood up broadside looking at me. I was able to get a good shot into him and he went about 80 yards and tipped over. We had our thumbs up and hugs and watched him for a few minutes to make sure he was down. 30 minutes later we made our way to him.
Long range
"As he lays".
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As he layed:
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My kiddo with him.
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Me:
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I'd like to thank the private landowners of SE WA who allowed us to access their land. It was a great day with my kid I'll never forget.
Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2015, 07:11:01 PM
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 24, 2015, 07:44:35 PM
One of the best posts I've read in a long time.
You ain't kidding! Awesome Jack!
Glad it all came together. Nice buck to boot!
Post by: kentrek on October 24, 2015, 07:45:53 PM
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Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2015, 08:14:17 PM
You're going to talk about it until she shoots her 2nd deer, then you'll talk about that one until she shoots her 3rd then pretty soon you'll talk about all the bucks you've taken over the years together and she'll talk about how it was some of the best times of her life.
Yessir thank you, that's the goal right there.
Post by: bowhunterforever on October 24, 2015, 08:17:23 PM
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Post by: Shank on October 24, 2015, 08:51:04 PM
One sec, their a new born the next sec their tagging along hunting with ya.
FYI little shank is jealous
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Post by: Widgeondeke on October 24, 2015, 08:53:52 PM
You will talk about it when at 4-H and share with them. :chuckle:
I am sure she will be talking about the deer you two got forever.
Why no text >:(
Post by: buglebuster on October 24, 2015, 08:55:12 PM
Post by: JDHasty on October 24, 2015, 09:06:28 PM
Awesome job josh, that's what its all about :tup:
:yeah:
Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2015, 09:07:56 PM
Congrats! :tup:
You will talk about it when at 4-H and share with them. :chuckle:
I am sure she will be talking about the deer you two got forever.
Why no text >:(
Sorry dude. Crappy cell service. Internet works though.
Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2015, 09:10:49 PM
That's awesome! I'm glad you two got out and had a great daddy daughter hunt.
One sec, their a new born the next sec their tagging along hunting with ya.
FYI little shank is jealous
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You can say that again.
Post by: lokidog on October 24, 2015, 11:19:36 PM
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Congrats Josh!
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Post by: jackelope on October 25, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Awesome story Jackelope. He was she with the blood?
She was OK with just the blood but she was not a fan of the gutting process.
Post by: jackelope on October 25, 2015, 12:07:46 PM
Awesome! Congrats. You think she is hooked, now?
I think so. Time will tell.
Thank you all for the kind words. It was a great day and I'm still really happy that it all went down the way it did.
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Post by: jackelope on October 25, 2015, 06:45:54 PM
Congrats on the buck Josh, she should be ready to go soon my son killed his first buck at 9, and my daughter killed hers at 10. I showed that buck to my daughter, and it looks allot like one she missed on Tuesday. Since we run in the same circles down there I told her it very well might be the same deer. We will be back down on the 7th for my sons late buck tag.
Sent you a message with some more details.
Post by: bugs n bones on October 25, 2015, 08:03:05 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2015, 07:34:54 AM
Very coolThanks dude. We'll see you later this afternoon. I'll bring dinner(for the bugs).
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 26, 2015, 09:14:50 AM
Thanks guys. Not the biggest buck on the mountain but who cares. I hope all of you dads get to experience the same thing with your kids. The outdoors make for some amazing times with kids and family. Not sure what I'm going to do when she kills her 1st animal.Awesome write up, super happy for you.
I can tell you when my oldest shot her first I was willing to go the rest of my life without killing another animal if I could just watch her. Had the same feeling this year when the youngest shot her first deer.
Nothing better than getting the kids involved. Good job for doing what it took to make it enjoyable for her and congrats on a your deer.
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Post by: Gobble on October 27, 2015, 05:51:29 AM
Wow. Sorry for the long winded post. Hope you enjoyed it.
Great Job! There is nothing better than hunting with your kids, Way to go dad!
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