Daughter's first deer

Joe S. · Jan 1, 2012

Well my daughter is here for a couple days so today i asked her if she wanted to go sit on the stand a couple hours. Saw a little spike walking in that she couldnt get on in time but it made me feel good that she may finally be ready to kill a deer if we were to see one. About 40 min before dark a couple does walked out. Daughter kinda got shy and acted like she wanted me to shoot but i told her i had taken all the meat deer i was gonna take and if she wanted one to be her first deer she could shoot. Otherwise we would just enjoy watching them for a little while. After about 20 minutes and them coming in to about 45 yards she couldnt take it anymore. She said she wanted to take one. I told her to pick one out and follow it til it turned broadside and fire. As if on cue, the one she was watching turned broadside and stopped moving. She took aim and fired, sending the 125 gr corelokt into the doe's vitals. The deer almost fell, then turned and walked about 15 yards to the edge of the woods and laid down. She was done. Im a proud papa that my daughter took time to make a well placed shot to effectively put a deer down quick and humanely. She is elated. The little Topper is really a great rifle and im glad we found it.

rugnelli · Jan 1, 2012

That is AWESOME! Congratulations to both of you!

My daughter will be 10 this summer and hopefully she will have the same type of ending...

Joe S. · Jan 1, 2012

Thanks. Shes passed on two deer this year because she wasnt ready. Got to see both deer taken so she knew what to expect. Im kind of glad for that.

powder smoke · Jan 2, 2012

I detect a proud daddy, Well done pass on my congrtas, ps

contender · Jan 2, 2012

You have don a wonderful job. Not pressuring her, allowing her to make the decisions, and then sharing the harvest properly.
These kinds of stories are the best!
Congratulate her for us!

Jeff Hoover · Jan 2, 2012

Joe, congratulations ! I totally understand the pride you are feeling. My daughter, Samantha, 13, took her first deer this year too. It was hands down, by far, the most memorable hunt I have ever been on. Have a few buddies who also have daughters take their first deer, and they all said the same thing. I think it is a little extra special that our daughters punched thru the barrier of hunting being a "male" sport only. Too many people have this pre-conceived notion. It's a shame, as it is a GREAT way to spend quality time with your daughter. Great job !