I had to shoot a little guy this evening
 

I took my daughter out this evening to do some scouting in an area where I have taken deer in the past. We were looking at a doe and two fawns just off the road when we spotted this buck laying 30 yards from the truck just up ahead. With her going through the roof with excitment, well I had to shoot the little guy. The big 4 x 5 Mulie that I have on my game camera will have to wait until next year.






I saw the buck go down not 40 yards from where it was shot, but I had to let her track him. She found blood a few feet from where it was laying and did a great job following the trail. She was very proud of herself because she found the downed deer. We had a great evening, one neither of us will forget.

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By the smile on her face it looks like it was worth it!

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This deer will mean more to you in the long run anyways.. Look at her smile.. Good experiences with hunting when they are young tend to led to kids who will hunt when they get older and this gives you and your daughter a great bonding moment... All and all a great day. I know I love to fish but my best days fishing now are when I take my daughter down t the canal and we catch bluegills and crappie withe the occasional very small bass.. Of couse, she loves playing with the bait being that she is 3.

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Kinda puts everything in perspective doesn't it..............As far as "trophies" go, I would say you will have a hard time topping that.

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Awesome stuff. That is one happy little hunter. Congrats.

RE: I had to shoot a little guy this evening
 

congrats! that will be a wonderful memory, and therefore is a wonderful trophy.

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That, right there.....is good stuff!!! My guess is you've got a lifelong huntng partner! To heck w/ the monster...

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I love it .

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Yep, she is hooked. She helped me all summer put up cameras and check them. She thought it was great to put the card in the camera and look at all the pictures on the way back to town. She helped dress and skin it as well, she is very excited even today!

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A picture is worth a thousand words, what a wonderful story, great job in making memories neither of you will ever forget