My mostinfluential person in my hunting life would definitely be my dad. I know that dads play a very important role in a persons life no matter what age. Me and my dad have always beenpretty close ever since I can remember. Me and him would fish all the time when I was little and he would always take me out and do stuff with me.

I first asked my dad to take me hunting about 5 or 6 years ago, but being a girl he didnt take me serious. I continued to ask every year until he gave in and finally took me. I didnt take any deer my first year but it was a very memorable experience to be in the woods with my dad. The second year hunting with him I took my first deer and he was so proud of me. Before that experience I always felt like I let him down and seeing him smile and him telling me that he was proud was worth more than anything.

Hunting with my dad has really brought me close to him, and if it wasnt for the great outdoors I dont even know what else we would talk about. I know that I am very fortunate to have a dad that was there for me when I was young, as many people cant say the same. I am very thankful for him for being there for me and supporting me. If I could say one thing to him about the whole hunting thing, I know this probably sounds mushy gushy, I would just go give him a big hug and tell him thanks for introducing me into one of the best things in my life. I owe it all to him.