Daughter's First Mule Deer

[PatriotHenry]

Third year of trying was the charm for my 13yr old Daughter. Opening morning general tag Idaho. Spotted this buck feeding at first light. Made the stalk as close as we could get. Could not get her prone (angle and brush interfered), so ranged, dialed (perfect conditions 1-2mph wind) and got her set up sitting with her bi-pod. Backpack upright for a rear rest. She made the 368yd shot with her .224 Vlk. I am one super proud Dad! Not only was her first buck way bigger than mine, the shot was about 300yds further!

 

[LVJ76]

Congrats to the both of you. That is one nice buck, and her smile says it all.

 

[Perroe]

Congrats, one heck of a first buck

 

[PatriotHenry]

Congrats to the both of you. That is one nice buck, and her smile says it all.

Thank you!

 

[PatriotHenry]

Congrats, one heck of a first buck

Thank you!

 

[cornshank]

Third year of trying was the charm for my 13yr old Daughter. Opening morning general tag Idaho. Spotted this buck feeding at first light. Made the stalk as close as we could get. Could not get her prone (angle and brush interfered), so ranged, dialed (perfect conditions 1-2mph wind) and got her set up sitting with her bi-pod. Backpack upright for a rear rest. She made the 368yd shot with her .224 Vlk. I am one super proud Dad! Not only was her first buck way bigger than mine, the shot was about 300yds further!

Wonderful, and nice shooting!

 

[PatriotHenry]

Wonderful, and nice shooting!

Thank you!

 

[340Wby-4-everything]

Very nice, congrats. What state allows mule deer hunting with a 22 cal?

 

[PatriotHenry]

Very nice, congrats. What state allows mule deer hunting with a 22 cal?

Thank you. .22 Centerfire is legal here in Idaho. She will be stepping up to a 6, or 6.5 Creed this year.

 

[slv hunter]

That's awesome! Tell her congratulations, job well done.

 

[WildRose]

She's hooked not for sure! Congrats to both of you.

 

[birddog 68]

Excellent job to you both! Nice for her to see that patience pays off and great shooting.

 

[Lovellr653]

Excellent work!

 

[Len Backus]

Nice going....

I remember my own daughter's first buck.

I knew how much it meant to her when I overheard her telling the story to her best friend.

She said "when the buck came out and I aimed at it I was so nervous that my left leg started shaking....".

This is the same sweet girl who now - 27 years later - competes in triathlons with her running friends and backpacks western mountains with me.

I am so lucky!