My daughter's first big game animal

[The Hedgehog]

My daughter's first big game animal was taken the second evening of the MT youth hunt this year. She opted to pass a buck the first night, wanting her brother to go first. He ended up making a perfect shot at a fine public land MT whitetail. After experiencing a successful hunt the first day, she was more comfortable the second day. I got buck fever the second morning and spooked 3 good bucks away (60 yards) while trying to get her set up for an easy shot at daylight. The last evening, we were in place, and things worked out perfectly. She made a perfect shot through the lungs and shoulders. When the buck toppled- she was pretty overwhelmed, with tears of excitement and the strongest hug she ever gave me. I believe she's successfully hooked. Hope you enjoy the photos.

 

[tjones]

Pic #2 is awesome! Good job.

 

[Wally Dog]

Very very nice, congrats to everyone!

 

[Muskeez]

How precious, love the story and a beautiful buck to top it off. Congratulations young lady!! (and thanks for the memory flashback of my kids )

 

[RobG]

Nice!

 

[2rocky]

Best photos of a kid with their first animal I've ever seen. You captured her joy perfectly.

 

[JohnCushman]

Awesome!! We need that 'like' button

 

[Straight Arrow]

Outstanding! Nicely done!

 

[The Hedgehog]

She was smiling at me, but my friend Jake was the photographer. He does a great job with a camera.

 

[Big Sky]

That bottom photo! YUP, that'll work!!!

 

[backsmasher23]

Awesome photos and great job dad. Look forward to many more big game animals from her!

 

[stillkickin]

Geez, that's one heck of a buck! Congrats!!!!!

 

[TheJason]

Pic #2 is awesome! Good job.

Agreed. The look on her face is priceless.

Block Management?

 

[TheTone]

Awesome photos! Congrats to all of you on a great weekend.

 

[NKQualtieri]

Those photos are amazing and so is that smile! Love it!

 

[dexnrex]

Congratulations to all three of you. The youth hunt is a great thing.

 

[HSi-ESi]

Congrats on a great youth hunt. And awesome pictures - I'll be showing my daughter these after school.

 

[genesis273]

That is awesome! Beautiful photos and a really nice buck!

Congratulations to her and the rest who helped her alone the way!

 

[Dave N]

Beautiful! That's a heck of a nice one for her first ever!

 

[Z Barebow]

Nice way to get your hunting life started. Great pictures and great memories.