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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: buglebuster on October 31, 2020, 05:08:26 PM

Title: Daughter did it again!
Post by: buglebuster on October 31, 2020, 05:08:26 PM: Words literally can’t explain how proud I am of this kid! 9 years old and passed hunters safety this past spring. She was lucky enough to draw a doe tag and filled that opening weekend. Fast forward to this weekend opening day of modern elk. Hiked in and spotted 2 spikes right off the bat, clearly spooked looking back the direction they were coming from, about 300 yds. As we were waiting them out the took off running straight at us. We moved up a little to get a good shot, stopped them at about 100yds but she was too shaken for a shot and told me she didn’t want to shoot. They ran over the ridge and out of sight. She was pretty upset and we explained to her that most hunters never even see a spike and we just saw 2, that’s pretty cool on your first elk hunt! We continued on to see if we could locate them again. We never saw them come out of the steep draw. We eased over to the edge and I spotted them bedded below me in a rock slide about 50yds! The one got up and started trotting off, the other stayed out. Got her setup on the tripod and she drilled him! 2 times and he tumbled down the rock slide! She was so excited, she started crying again... just like she did on her deer. Was a pretty awesome moment. The 6mm creedmoor and 105gr Berger’s did work on him! Coolest part of this is she shot it not even 1/2 mile from where I shot my first elk just one draw over.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/d28502a11cd7d197a88c20ed399b8798.jpg)
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Post by: TVHunts on October 31, 2020, 05:15:45 PM: Awesome! Congrats to you both!
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Post by: Katmai Guy on October 31, 2020, 05:16:37 PM: That's Awesome, Congratulations to your daughter and you also dad!
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Post by: pashok23 on October 31, 2020, 05:17:09 PM: Nice job :tup:
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 31, 2020, 05:40:15 PM: Just awesome, congrats!
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Post by: Russ McDonald on October 31, 2020, 06:03:43 PM: That is awesome. The forum is about to go down again. :chuckle:

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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 31, 2020, 06:05:48 PM: :tup:
A unicorn even the most experienced elk hunter's have a hard time finding.
The kids are getting it done this year that's for sure.
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Post by: Oldguy on October 31, 2020, 06:11:26 PM: If those pictures don't bring a smile to your face I don't know what would. Nice job!!!
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Post by: huntnfmly on October 31, 2020, 06:33:16 PM: That’s awesome congrats to your daughter and good on you for getting her out there
Thanks for sharing
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Post by: Stein on October 31, 2020, 06:38:16 PM: Wow, reminds me of my daughter a few years back. Great job to all!
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Post by: Griiz on October 31, 2020, 06:51:26 PM: Love it. Proud dad and daughter.
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Post by: bigdub257 on October 31, 2020, 06:54:43 PM: Great memories there! You never forget their first deer and elk.. I'll bet both of you are on cloud 9 right now! Congratulations!! :tup:
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Post by: idaho guy on October 31, 2020, 06:57:14 PM: :tup: :tup: That’s the best ! Congratulations
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Post by: gutsnthegrass on October 31, 2020, 07:30:35 PM: I love seeing kids that are successful. That doesn't necessarily mean harvesting an animal. Time with dad means alot these days! Congrats to both of you.
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Post by: 257wbymagkiller on October 31, 2020, 07:37:03 PM: What an accomplishment. My daughter is dying to go hunting and can’t get enough of it. She will be 9 in January and saw this and said man she is awesome! Congratulations to your daughter and can’t wait to see the years to come!
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Post by: Lucky1 on October 31, 2020, 07:38:38 PM: Very cool! Congrats to you and your daughter!
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Post by: Dan-o on October 31, 2020, 08:06:40 PM: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 31, 2020, 08:16:07 PM: way to go girl!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 31, 2020, 08:29:54 PM: Congrats! I'm heading over tomorrow with McKenzie to give it a try.
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Post by: buglebuster on October 31, 2020, 08:37:45 PM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/96d52c93a6bfff07eee912bbff560537.jpg)
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Post by: shootem on October 31, 2020, 08:47:15 PM: Great job young hunter. Congratulations!
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Post by: dvolmer on October 31, 2020, 08:48:20 PM: I loved taking my 6 daughters hunting! Great Job!! And that Spike looks like a real big one too!
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Post by: X-Force on October 31, 2020, 08:55:23 PM: Epic. Awesome father daughter experience
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Post by: wheels on October 31, 2020, 11:42:35 PM: awesome congrats
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Post by: Pinetar on November 01, 2020, 04:22:17 AM: So awesome, congrats to you both. That smile on her face is priceless. This is what it is all about :tup:
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Post by: Igottanewknee on November 01, 2020, 04:27:49 AM: Great job for the young lady. Memories being made... :tup:
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Post by: teanawayslayer on November 01, 2020, 05:39:11 AM: That’s great!!
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Post by: wannabhntr on November 01, 2020, 06:47:52 AM: Congratulations. You guys killed it this year. My daughter will hopefully be hunting with me next year. Can't wait. She was with momma this year when she got her buck. I'm pretty sure we have her hooked. Just out of curiosity, what is your daughter shooting? I need to get her shooting a hunting rifle but I don't want the recoil to deter her. Sorry, I don't want to take away from your special moment. Just looking at options.
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Post by: jeffitz on November 01, 2020, 08:15:09 AM: THAT IS AWESOME. Congrats
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Post by: buglebuster on November 01, 2020, 08:39:11 AM: Quote from: wannabhntr on November 01, 2020, 06:47:52 AM
Congratulations. You guys killed it this year. My daughter will hopefully be hunting with me next year. Can't wait. She was with momma this year when she got her buck. I'm pretty sure we have her hooked. Just out of curiosity, what is your daughter shooting? I need to get her shooting a hunting rifle but I don't want the recoil to deter her. Sorry, I don't want to take away from your special moment. Just looking at options.

That is a ruger American predator 6mm creedmoor shooting 105gr bergers
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Post by: bearpaw on November 01, 2020, 08:41:07 AM: that's awesome and good job dad :tup:
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Post by: wannabhntr on November 01, 2020, 08:50:47 AM: Quote from: buglebuster on November 01, 2020, 08:39:11 AM
Quote from: wannabhntr on November 01, 2020, 06:47:52 AM
Thank you.
Congratulations. You guys killed it this year. My daughter will hopefully be hunting with me next year. Can't wait. She was with momma this year when she got her buck. I'm pretty sure we have her hooked. Just out of curiosity, what is your daughter shooting? I need to get her shooting a hunting rifle but I don't want the recoil to deter her. Sorry, I don't want to take away from your special moment. Just looking at options.

That is a ruger American predator 6mm creedmoor shooting 105gr bergers
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Post by: wannabhntr on November 01, 2020, 08:51:41 AM: Thank you
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Post by: mp.hunter on November 01, 2020, 08:54:18 AM: This is awesome

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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 01, 2020, 11:12:27 AM: That's awesome. Great animal and wonderful smiles. Nice job, dad and daughter. :tup:
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Post by: arees on November 01, 2020, 12:21:16 PM: Great shooting and great family time.
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Post by: The Fin on November 01, 2020, 07:56:57 PM: Awesome!!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 01, 2020, 08:53:17 PM: Way cool! :tup: :tup: such a amazing feeling to get critters for new and youth hunters. I can’t wait tell my little ones are old enough to start hunting.
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Post by: h3x0ctb1n on November 01, 2020, 09:25:38 PM: Love it! Daddy-daughter goal accomplished! Can't wait until mine are old enough!

Congratulations!!!!
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Post by: Yakirack on November 02, 2020, 09:05:23 AM: Booya! Nice work :tup:
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Post by: C-Money on November 02, 2020, 09:42:44 AM: Congrats to the little lady, and glad you had a good hunt!
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Post by: rainshadow1 on November 02, 2020, 10:39:14 AM: Awesome hunt! Way to go!
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Post by: OutHouse on November 03, 2020, 08:32:39 AM: :tup:
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 03, 2020, 09:13:22 AM: Wow, I missed this. Congrats to the young elk slayer and her guide :tup:
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Post by: Whitpirate on November 03, 2020, 09:21:50 AM: Quote from: buglebuster on October 31, 2020, 08:37:45 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201101/96d52c93a6bfff07eee912bbff560537.jpg)

This is what it is all about.
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Post by: buglebuster on November 08, 2020, 06:14:53 PM: Quote from: 257wbymagkiller on October 31, 2020, 07:37:03 PM
What an accomplishment. My daughter is dying to go hunting and can’t get enough of it. She will be 9 in January and saw this and said man she is awesome! Congratulations to your daughter and can’t wait to see the years to come!

@257wbymagkiller that cummins I bought from you has hauled a lot of critters home in the last 2 years lol! Good luck to you guys once your daughter hits the field, there’s nothing like it!