Girlfriend’s First Deer (MT General Season)

[HerkHunter]

This weekend (26 Nov. 2022) I was able to take the girlfriend out for her first deer, something I’ve been daydreaming about for months now and a huge goal of mine for this season. We hiked some public land and put in over 8 miles round trip. We got on the road at 0430 (much to her dismay) and started our hike well before shooting light to get back to the coulee where I knew they’d be. Shortly around 0800 we met the buck and a doe on a ridge where they spooked towards private. She and I dropped our packs and moved to cut them off where she was granted a 220 yd shot at a fairly steep downhill angle. First shot was a bit high (my fault, should’ve told her to aim a bit lower) but put him down and a follow up right behind the shoulder got her her first ever deer and a new memory for the old memory bank. Not a record buck but not a bad one to be ashamed of either! So proud of this girl.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Very awesome. Way to go!

 

[Hem]

Yeah, that great!
Smile says it all.

 

[2rocky]

First bucks are cool regardless of size. Congrats to you both.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Congrats!

 

[Salmonchaser]

That was a perfect day. Well done.

 

[Pagosa]

Congratulations to you guys. Sounds like a fun hunt in nice weather

 

[MarvB]

Nothing better than the first one!

 

[BackofBeyond]

Well done.

 

[D705]

Congratulations

 

[HerkHunter]

Congratulations to you guys. Sounds like a fun hunt in nice weather

It was a very nice day the weather cooperated perfectly! The next day saw gusts of 40 mph from the front so glad she got it done Saturday.

 

[HerkHunter]

Nothing better than the first one!

She’s got the bug now for sure!

 

[BradA]

Great first buck congratulations to both of you

 

[StrongmanHuntsBigGame]

That is a solid first buck! Way to go guys!

 

[Nick87]

Nice job, Nice buck!

 

[recon6036]

Nicely done. Big congratulations

 

[tzone]

congrats to her. That's a great buck.

 

[Eyesinthedark]

This weekend (26 Nov. 2022) I was able to take the girlfriend out for her first deer, something I’ve been daydreaming about for months now and a huge goal of mine for this season. We hiked some public land and put in over 8 miles round trip. We got on the road at 0430 (much to her dismay) and started our hike well before shooting light to get back to the coulee where I knew they’d be. Shortly around 0800 we met the buck and a doe on a ridge where they spooked towards private. She and I dropped our packs and moved to cut them off where she was granted a 220 yd shot at a fairly steep downhill angle. First shot was a bit high (my fault, should’ve told her to aim a bit lower) but put him down and a follow up right behind the shoulder got her her first ever deer and a new memory for the old memory bank. Not a record buck but not a bad one to be ashamed of either! So proud of this girl. View attachment 252456

Way to go. Congratulations

 

[Rabid_Chihuahua]

Beautiful buck, congrats!

 

[THINKIN6X6]

Very nice. Congrats!