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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: sirsnap on October 27, 2009, 12:12:43 PM

Title: 10yr old daughters first deer.
Post by: sirsnap on October 27, 2009, 12:12:43 PM: Well first off I’d like to start by saying hi to everyone here.

My daughter decided she wanted to get her deer this year. I wasn't sure if she was old enough, but told her if she passed hunter safety that I would buy her a rifle. Well she passed her hunter safety course only missing 4. So I bought her a weatherby 7mm-08 and told her she had to shoot it well enough to be able to get a deer. She had been practicing out to 200yds with about a 2" group. We decided that would be her max shot this year.

So the first 4 days of the hunt never presented the right opportunity for her to get a good shot. We saw lots of deer and quite a few legal bucks, but things just didn't pan out.

We went back over for the last weekend of the season. Got out of the truck about 6:35 since it's a little under a mile back to where I wanted to start hunting. First thing we see a group of about 25 deer with 2 nice bucks in it about 1000 yards away. Well the main group head over the hill but the 2 bucks and a doe start heading our way. So we sneak down a draw about 100yds and get to where I think she might be able to get a shot. The deer started moving parallel to us at about 500yds so I knew we had to move to intercept them. As soon as the deer went behind a hill we pick up our stuff and start moving to get in front of them. We got about 200yds down into a little draw and we start stalking up to where I think they are going to come out. I just happened to glance off to my right and could see antler tips coming over the hill. We get Steph all set up and I get my rangefinder out. The deer crested the hill at 200yds exactly and never saw us. So I tell Steph that as soon as the biggest buck which was the first deer stopped he would be in range. He finally stopped and looked back at the other deer at 168yds. She waited for him to stop and even for him to move his front leg forward and pulled the trigger. He dropped in his tracks. She made a perfect shot.
I'm not sure who was more excited Steph or me. I'm one proud papa.
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Post by: markts on October 27, 2009, 12:16:04 PM: How cool is that. Congrats to your daughter. Thats bigger than any buck I have got :bash: :chuckle: Mark
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Post by: GoldTip on October 27, 2009, 12:16:23 PM: Congrats to you and your daughter, she got a Dandy!
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Post by: TEX-X on October 27, 2009, 12:18:43 PM: :yike: wow congrats to the little one.... she'll be hooked for the rest of her life!
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Post by: coop2424 on October 27, 2009, 12:19:49 PM: That is awesome Congrats to her. I think you just ruined her with that being her first deer... :drool:
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Post by: jackelope on October 27, 2009, 12:24:37 PM: :yike:

WELL...it's all down hill from there. :) that is an awesome buck. congrats to your daughter.
the kiddos are really getting it done this year.
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Post by: agchawk on October 27, 2009, 12:26:10 PM: Now THAT is an AWESOME first deer! CONGRATS to the young hunter and a fine buck!
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Post by: lokidog on October 27, 2009, 12:26:31 PM: NICE! Where do you go from there?
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Post by: gasman on October 27, 2009, 12:29:17 PM: Congrats to you and your daughter

:cue:
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Post by: EastWaViking on October 27, 2009, 12:30:31 PM: :tup:

Way to go!!!!
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Post by: antlerbolic_bearoids on October 27, 2009, 12:40:40 PM: Thats great! Nice buck! :yike:
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Post by: Gobble on October 27, 2009, 12:44:14 PM: WoW! Congrats to both of you!
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Post by: Tombo on October 27, 2009, 12:44:48 PM: Wow! :o One of the most impressive first deer ever! Congratulate her for me!

Tombo
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Post by: sirsnap on October 27, 2009, 12:50:22 PM: thanks, we're both excited. I told her she is going to have a tuff time topping that one.
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Post by: Rowdy on October 27, 2009, 12:52:33 PM: WOW!!!! You must be one proud Papa!!! Congrats to your daughter and you. Oh yeah, what a first buck!!!!
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Post by: bow4elk on October 27, 2009, 12:52:54 PM: WOW-WOW-WOW!!!

Congrats all around - what a memory! What a buck! A mighty Kool-Aid toast to your daughter!
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Post by: saylean on October 27, 2009, 12:53:52 PM: THats a hell of a first buck.

Congrats to the papa and hunter girl. Right on! Hopefully she is hooked for life. Welcome to the site as well.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 27, 2009, 12:54:35 PM: Welcome to the site sirsnap, be sure to hit the intro thread.
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Post by: NWBREW on October 27, 2009, 12:57:52 PM: Awsome....congrats to the huntress.............and to you too dad for getting her started.
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Post by: HuntingFanatic on October 27, 2009, 01:23:33 PM: That is why we do it right there! Awesome buck! Family hunting rocks! The bond created stays with you for a lifetime!!! Congratulations to you!
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Post by: HUNT on October 27, 2009, 01:44:43 PM: Congrats to your daughter and to you. I know what it takes to get a 10 year old on a legal buck and that one is impressive. It takes a lot of hard work and patience. Great to see the kids being successful. Way to get em hooked!
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Post by: croix on October 27, 2009, 01:56:33 PM: Simply amazing. I'm sure this is one you will both remember for the rest of your lives. AWESOME! I love the fact that her smile is identical in every pic - ear to ear. Congrats to your daughter on a great buck.
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Post by: Dmanmastertracker on October 27, 2009, 02:04:51 PM: Way cool. Lot's of good deer hunting with the kid's stories this year.
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Post by: couesbitten on October 27, 2009, 02:13:03 PM: That is awesome! I know exactly how you feel, and I still get more excited about my son getting a deer or elk than he does. Good job dad, and nice shooting Steph.
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Post by: Ray on October 27, 2009, 02:14:57 PM: That's just an awesome report.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 27, 2009, 02:18:57 PM: Quote from: coop2424 on October 27, 2009, 12:19:49 PM
That is awesome Congrats to her. I think you just ruined her with that being her first deer... :drool:

I think that one needs to go on the wall dad...
Way to do it right!!
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on October 27, 2009, 02:26:53 PM: WOW, It's will be hard to beat her first buck :chuckle: Awesome...congrats to both of you!
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Post by: Balladeer on October 27, 2009, 02:29:45 PM: Pureness
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 27, 2009, 03:00:15 PM: Awsome first buck,Congrats to you and your daughter. :tup:
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Post by: Buckmark on October 27, 2009, 03:06:33 PM: :tup:
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Post by: strutnrut1984 on October 27, 2009, 03:21:59 PM: outstanding what amemory for both of u
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 27, 2009, 05:01:41 PM: That smile says it all!
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Post by: jmkuhlman on October 27, 2009, 05:08:54 PM: Nice! Congrats.
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Post by: Amsdad on October 27, 2009, 05:24:49 PM: Wow!!! Congratulations to both of you on a great hunt and pictures.
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Post by: huntnfmly on October 27, 2009, 05:42:29 PM: congrats to your daughter.Very nice deer is that the best or what having your kid get thier first deer.
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Post by: Birdguy on October 27, 2009, 05:43:14 PM: Awesome first BUCK and POST. If there was ever a reason for a first post that is it! What a great memory, and HUGE smile :chuckle:.
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Post by: blacktail luv on October 27, 2009, 05:59:12 PM: She probably doesn't know just what she has there but give her a few years and she will realize how lucky she is to take a buck like that. Awesome job dad. She will remember that for the rest of her life, I know I remember my first deer like it was yesterday. ;)
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Post by: PolarBear on October 27, 2009, 06:03:31 PM: Sweet! Congrats to both of you! THat's what it is all about!
My younest girl will be 10 next season and will be going for her first buck and bull. She's aleady got 4 coyotes and under her belt. Can't wait!
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Post by: eastside boy on October 27, 2009, 06:20:05 PM: woooohoooooo.......nice one!!!!
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Post by: ratherhunt on October 27, 2009, 07:46:18 PM: Unreal what a awesome deer!! but a first deer !! unreal congratulations.
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Post by: huntsonofgun on October 27, 2009, 09:21:21 PM: That's a great buck. congrats.
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Post by: BLKBEARKLR on October 27, 2009, 10:25:48 PM: awesome first deer, just dont get any better than that
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Post by: Swiftkid on October 28, 2009, 07:58:39 AM: Great job, and welcome to the website
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Post by: Navyhunter on October 28, 2009, 08:04:39 AM: Helluva kid you got there, sirsnap!!! Congrats to both of you!
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Post by: winston2789 on October 28, 2009, 08:09:46 AM: WOW... that is a killer first buck. those cell phone pics you shown me the other day did that buck no justice. tell her congrats for me, those are some great memories together. congrats to both of you
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Post by: sirsnap on October 28, 2009, 09:04:17 AM: Thanks everyone. She's read all the replies and the smile still isn't gone. I'll remember this hunt for the rest of my life for sure and I'm sure she will too.

Thanks again.

Rich
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Post by: E-Town Hunter on October 28, 2009, 11:27:00 AM: That was definitely a beauty. My mothers shed they hung it in has had many many deer in it over the years and that one was one of the better ones. I am glad her daddy is a member and posted the pics and story it really was a cool deal. Congrats. :tup:
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Post by: quadrafire on October 28, 2009, 11:36:24 AM: DUDE! That is so cool
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Post by: Galpster on October 28, 2009, 11:46:57 AM: Seeing that makes me proud of being a father and hunter. Icannot wait till next year for my boy to get out.

Congrats and what a nice looking animal!!
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Post by: MuleySniper on October 28, 2009, 12:32:09 PM: Wow how did I miss this one! Great job on a nice buck! Sounds like you have a little marksman.
MS
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Post by: KNOXY on October 28, 2009, 01:14:45 PM: Wow that is something the two of you will never forget congrats to you both!
And one heck of a buck too!
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Post by: Hornseeker on November 19, 2009, 10:40:23 AM: WOW! That is cool! Thanks!
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Post by: MountainMedic on November 19, 2009, 03:51:40 PM: :) NICE.... CONGRATS!!!! I've got a grin from ear to ear! I can't wait to get my 8 y/o out to hunt. That is awesome!
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Post by: washelkhntr on November 19, 2009, 03:55:14 PM: The is the greatest thing ever! Congrats to your daughter and her proud Dad!
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Post by: 400out on November 19, 2009, 06:33:05 PM: :o :o :o Good job that is one heck of a buck she'll never forget that!!!!!!
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Post by: rudedawg1085 on November 19, 2009, 06:42:13 PM: was this in washington?? dident think we had flat desert plains like that..methow?
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Post by: BRUSS on November 19, 2009, 06:55:44 PM: Congrats on a nice buck! Way to get your daughter out there Dad. I have an 8 year old I am working on and this really helps the cause. Just showed her the pictures. Again, beautiful buck and nice shot.
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Post by: jamng on November 21, 2009, 08:10:43 PM: Thanks for the pics. and congratulations to a new member of the hunting club. you have one GREAT NEW HUNTING BUDDY... and thank you dad for getting her out to see what it is all about..And suppppper nice BUCK.
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Post by: tipfan on January 02, 2010, 04:51:08 PM: Hey Rich, and Steph, congradulations to you both.
I just read this today, found the link in an email your dad sent me a few months ago, in an old email account.
Big bull next season?
Steve O.
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Post by: mikelonsford on January 03, 2010, 08:20:51 AM: Awesome!!! Congrats to daughter (what a hunter) and to dad (what a teacher)! Good on both of you!! What a great experience you must have had.

Mike
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Post by: SGM R on January 03, 2010, 08:34:23 PM: That daughter of your is a tough little cookie (weatherby 7mm-08 ) is nothin to take for granted. I'm really proud of you Steph and congratulations. Great shooting Littlesniper!
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Post by: bonkellekter on January 04, 2010, 11:01:28 AM: Thats bigger than my first three deer combined - Congrats. I can't wait for my daughter to be old enough to take hunting. (she is only 14 months now so maybe next season LOL)
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Post by: steen on January 04, 2010, 11:08:46 AM: Congratulations! I'm glad you are going to mount that for her. From the photo in the hanging shed looks like you caped it out. She or you will never forget the hunt. Sounds like you put alot of effort into the hunt which always makes it more memorable.