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Old 11-26-2015, 08:53 PM
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Default Daughters first deer!

Was out today with my daughter, my dad (79 years old) and a couple friends. Was a great day and ended up with her makng a perfect shot on a nice buck at 185 yards. She was super excited and won't forget this day for a long time.

We saw the deer at 400 yards and were able to use the terrain and cover to close the distance and got her settled in on the bipod, leaning up against me as we sat on the ground. She took her time and made a fantastic shot that put him down in his tracks.

She was on such a high I think she floated over to the buck after the shot!! Lol
She was vibrating and talking a mile a minute! Always wondered how she would react after taking her first animal but there was only smiles!! Got a couple pictures and then the iPhone died in the cold... Damn! Hiked out and got the truck and drove back in, got some pics and loaded him up.


Took her over and thanked the landowner and headed for home.

Special thanks to my dad (Grampa) for letting her use his tag as a Youth partner!! Makes for awesome memories!!
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Old 11-26-2015, 08:55 PM
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Well she's got me beat! Congrats!
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Outstanding!
Congrats on the family outing!
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Old 11-26-2015, 08:58 PM
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That's a great first deer! It's so exciting to see young ones out in the field and even more exciting to see a young girl with such a big smile! Congrats to you and your daughter, you never forget the first deer
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Nice, what a great day you guys had! Awesome stuff, thanks for sharing, congrats to all 3 on this one!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:02 PM
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Beautiful deer, Don. I'm glad your Dad got to be part of the experience too, that's awesome!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:19 PM
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Thats great Don. Congrats to your daughter, and it's great grandpa could be there with you guys.
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:21 PM
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WOW! Great first deer! Congrats to both of you!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:21 PM
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Congrats to you all.

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Old 11-26-2015, 09:22 PM
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Right on!!! Congratulations!!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:22 PM
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Sweet. Good job young lady
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:25 PM
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Great buck, congrats to your daughter.
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:31 PM
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Great job! And to be able to share that amongst three generations is quite awesome.
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:37 PM
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We are so proud of our niece! Wish we could have been there!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:43 PM
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Fantastic! Congrats!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:45 PM
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Well done. Congrats to everyone.
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:45 PM
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Neat old buck! It was his time.
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:46 PM
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What a awesome day for the whole family. One that will never be forgot. Big congrats to the young lady!!!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:52 PM
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Great job dad!!
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Sweet mulie!!! The bar has been set!!!
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Great deer!
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Old 11-26-2015, 09:59 PM
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Neat old buck! It was his time.
He was a young deer! Was really surprised when we saw the size of his body up close and he had perfect teeth. I'd guess 3 1/2 years old. Would have been a GIANT, but in her eyes he's a 220" non typical monster!! Lol

Gotta say I'm pretty proud. :-)
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That's one heck of a first deer! Great work!
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Old 11-27-2015, 06:19 AM
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Great stuff! Congrats to all!!
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Old 11-27-2015, 07:30 AM
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What a beauty! Just excellent.
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Old 11-27-2015, 07:38 AM
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Very cool

my first buck with my dad and grandpa over 30 yrs ago, is still one of my fondest memories.

Well done young lady!!!!
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Old 11-27-2015, 07:39 AM
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What a smile!

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Old 11-27-2015, 07:52 AM
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Now that's what it is all about
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