Post by: bankwalker on October 31, 2011, 08:06:38 PM
I found myself reaching the end of my usual hike and just made it out to the road about 300 yards down the road from where I missed the big buck on Friday. I seen a truck parked right at the edge of the clearing so I guess that ruined my plan to walk down there for the last hour of daylight. Just as I was gonna head to other direction I noticed one of the guys waving at me. I figured he wanted me to walk down there so I headed that way.
So I get down there and find a guy (richard) and his young daughter (kimberly) watching 4 deer about 200 yards against the tree line. The reason the Richard waved me down was cause they had no binoculars or scope. So I took a look and seen one of the deer was a very nice 3x4.
Then Richard told me he had already tagged out this season and there was no way Kimberly could make that shot with her 30-30 with open sights. It was her first year hunting and the first buck she has got to see all season. the look of dissapointment on her face was the saddest thing I have ever seen. So i did the only thing a person with a real heart could do in a situation like that. I politely turned down the chance to shoot what would have been my biggest buck, I smiled and handed her my rifle. We found her a nice solid rest ( the same rest I shot from Friday).
I told her not to worry about the kick of the rifle, that it kicked less then her 30-30. I told her to aim just below the top of the back right on the bucks shoulder. She took aim and squeezed the trigger. To mine and her dads shock the buck dropped in his tracks. As I turned to her to say she got her buck. She was already jumping and screaming "daddy daddy I got it, sir sir (meaning me) I got it" and ran over and gave her dad a big hug. then she turned to me and tackled me and gave me the biggest hug I have ever gotten
After the very long drag to the road and getting a ton more hugs from her and more thanks then I could ever get tired of hearing. Her and I gutted the deer with a bunch of "ew's" and "that's gross, I have to touch that"
Richard stood back and let it be her and my moment. Saying he has 5 first deer under his belt with his other kids and just being there was more then he could ever ask for. I felt really honored for that and just soaked the moment in for everthing it was worth.
this is one of, if not the best moment I have ever had the privilege to be part of.
I made sure to tell him about this site and to make sure to become a member and let kimberly tell her version of the story and post lots of pictures. They will also be emailing pics to me to post.
Post by: Button Nubbs on October 31, 2011, 08:10:04 PM
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Post by: bankwalker on October 31, 2011, 08:24:21 PM
Btw to those who read my thread about missing or not. This is in fact the same buck I missed Friday night. He has the same double white patches on his neck and a distinct crab clawed back fork on the right side.
Post by: callthewild on October 31, 2011, 08:24:49 PM
Post by: Jason on October 31, 2011, 08:27:43 PM
Bankwalker you are a good man.That was a great story.The world needs more people like you.:yeah:
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on October 31, 2011, 08:28:57 PM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 31, 2011, 08:30:56 PM
Well done sir....the deer gods will shine on you someday.
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Post by: Todd_ID on October 31, 2011, 08:48:57 PM
Good job, great story and that was a heck of a nice thing to do. So what was the rifle that you let her shoot the buck with?Probably a .300 RUM. "Don't worry, it won't kick nearly as bad as your .30-30." Poor little lady's shoulder is black and blue now. :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on October 31, 2011, 08:51:05 PM
Good job, great story and that was a heck of a nice thing to do. So what was the rifle that you let her shoot the buck with?Probably a .300 RUM. "Don't worry, it won't kick nearly as bad as your .30-30." Poor little lady's shoulder is black and blue now. :chuckle:
Aha! That's why the buck went down so fast! :chuckle:
Post by: Birdguy on October 31, 2011, 08:58:16 PM
Post by: bankwalker on October 31, 2011, 09:00:12 PM
Good job, great story and that was a heck of a nice thing to do. So what was the rifle that you let her shoot the buck with?
Semi custom Weatherby vaguard 308. 21" pacnor barrel with magna porting (making it a perfectly light recoil for her), Timney trigger (set perfectly light for her). Topped with a redfield revolution 2-7 scope which I totally forgot to put on 7 power so she could see. But we got that taken care of before she took her shot
It was hard to say no when she kepted asking if she could have it :chuckle:
The shot was roughly 200yds. It's a great thing to know your rifle and how if performs. I made sure I did alot of shooting this summer learning this rifle. And I knew as long as she could keep the rifle steady that she would have her deer.
Post by: bankwalker on October 31, 2011, 09:03:05 PM
Good job, great story and that was a heck of a nice thing to do. So what was the rifle that you let her shoot the buck with?Probably a .300 RUM. "Don't worry, it won't kick nearly as bad as your .30-30." Poor little lady's shoulder is black and blue now. :chuckle:
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Post by: 7mag. on October 31, 2011, 09:28:49 PM
In all honesty, you will probably cherish that memory more than if you had shot that buck.
Post by: brianmtsinc on October 31, 2011, 09:35:17 PM
Good on you sir!
Not that you need it, but Karma will smile on you soon :rockin:
Post by: wence5 on October 31, 2011, 09:39:32 PM
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Post by: bankwalker on October 31, 2011, 09:51:46 PM
Good on you Bankwalker, the world is a better place with you in it.
In all honesty, you will probably cherish that memory more than if you had shot that buck.
That's the way I see it. I would honestly rather have this memory over a lifetime of big bucks. Though I may have only shot a couple spikes and a couple 2pts and don't know the excitement of taking a monster buck. I can say this moment and being there with my ex for her first deer a few years ago brings a way bigger joy to hunting.
You never forget your first deer. It is usually for most people their proudest and most memorable moment in hunting. It truly was amazing for her dad to allow me to loan her my rifle and is an even bigger privilege to be part of that memory.
It makes me look forward to having kids and hopefully watching them take their first deer. if they chose to hunt.
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Post by: webbspinner on October 31, 2011, 10:36:33 PM
That is probably one of the greatest stories of the year. Good on you, She will never forget you and you will never forget that moment, truly a blessing both ways. :tup:
God Bless
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Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2011, 08:11:09 AM
An inspiration to all of us.
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Post by: washingtonmuley on November 01, 2011, 08:36:11 AM
That is what hunting is all about. Enjoying the outdoors and helping our youth do the same thing. There is too much of this 170" + deer and the 400" elk. Great Job!!!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2011, 08:53:05 AM
I think that is one of the best stories I have ever read on any Internet forum! Congrats on a great decision, and taking part in something life changing for all involved!!!
:yeah: Way to go man! This is the kind of stuff that gives the rest of us a good name... :tup:
Post by: RB on November 01, 2011, 08:59:06 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 01, 2011, 09:02:04 AM
:yeah: Very good story wish there were more people like this in the woods
I think there are, RB. These stories rarely make the news.
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Post by: fair-chase on November 01, 2011, 09:26:17 AM
I think that is one of the best stories I have ever read on any Internet forum! Congrats on a great decision, and taking part in something life changing for all involved!!!
:yeah: Well done Bankwalker.
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Post by: CoyoteCowboy on November 01, 2011, 09:32:29 AM
hope to one day face a similar situation and to respond in a similar manner.
well done.
Post by: GoldTip on November 01, 2011, 09:53:06 AM
Post by: DeKuma on November 01, 2011, 09:58:42 AM
Congratulations Bank. That is truly inspiring.
Post by: lokidog on November 01, 2011, 10:17:18 AM
Not to take anything away from your awesome actions, but who wouldn't have done the same thing? I think most, on this site anyways, would have as well. Hopefully she will post her story up.
Good hunting.
Post by: klickman on November 01, 2011, 10:36:21 AM
Great job.
KLICKMAN
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Post by: bankwalker on November 01, 2011, 06:15:27 PM
I keep replaying it in my head. I just can't get enough
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