Title: Daughters first solo
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 19, 2019, 05:21:13 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 19, 2019, 05:21:13 PM
So, today was youth day in WV. My daughter sealed the deal quite nicely with "her" gun this morning. She had a lot of help with her first one but did this one entirely solo with dad just watching over her shoulder and whispering in her ear. After what looked and felt like a blown morning, we moved over to the field because we heard turkeys in the lot behind it. She got excited cuz she's never shot a turkey before. Watched a deer well out of her comfort level walk into the woods and another at about 350 yards for a while. Then 2 broke over the knoll at about 150 yards angling down towards the woods. Knowing she'd never shot farther than 100 yards I told her to shoot the young one expecting it to "give up the ghost" a little quicker if things weren't perfect. Having other ideas, it took the lead and paralleled the woods. That put the focus back on the momma. Told her what to do and she fired. Heard the impact so I opened the bolt, turned the scope back and was getting her ready for a follow up. No need though. Before I could even get the bolt totally closed for her, the old gal was going down. I tackled her, hugged her and kissed her. We waited for a few deer to exit the field and then went to claim her prize. Just another proud father moment. Kill or no kill, it was nice being out there with her. The deer was simply a bonus. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191019/2bf83d60fe4b72d062a9e08e6d5abfb4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Greg Massey on October 19, 2019, 05:43:28 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on October 19, 2019, 05:43:28 PM
Awesome , congrats for her on her deer...
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: tomstopper on October 19, 2019, 05:52:53 PM
Post by: tomstopper on October 19, 2019, 05:52:53 PM
x2
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on October 19, 2019, 05:59:54 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on October 19, 2019, 05:59:54 PM
Congrats to both of you..Youll remember that forever..
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Mathews.1 on October 19, 2019, 07:24:11 PM
Post by: Mathews.1 on October 19, 2019, 07:24:11 PM
That's awesome. Congratulations
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Sixes on October 19, 2019, 07:38:52 PM
Post by: Sixes on October 19, 2019, 07:38:52 PM
Congratulations to the huntress!
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Dr Juice on October 19, 2019, 08:04:57 PM
Post by: Dr Juice on October 19, 2019, 08:04:57 PM
Awesome and congrats 
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Sir-diealot on October 19, 2019, 09:59:30 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on October 19, 2019, 09:59:30 PM
Congratulations to the young lady.
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 19, 2019, 11:06:13 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 19, 2019, 11:06:13 PM
Thanks fellas. She had a blast. Took her for breakfast, got her a treat of her choosing and let her pick where we went. It was cool to not have to be in total control and just watch her light up with excitement. My girls haven't always been a focal point in my life. Made some mistakes when they were younger. Paid for them dearly. Changed perspective on many things. Seeing that beautiful smile and feeling the joy she had at that moment really made my day. Love my girls. Just so glad to be able to be with them when time allows.
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Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on October 19, 2019, 11:48:39 PM
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on October 19, 2019, 11:48:39 PM
Heck yea!! We are going tomorrow first time ever...your gonna have to break her soon tho the killer buys breakfast that how it works haha.
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Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Yoteduster on October 20, 2019, 12:25:10 AM
Post by: Yoteduster on October 20, 2019, 12:25:10 AM
Super cool congrats to both of you
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: bobk on October 20, 2019, 04:11:14 AM
Post by: bobk on October 20, 2019, 04:11:14 AM
Congratulations to the young lady.
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 20, 2019, 06:15:54 AM
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 20, 2019, 06:15:54 AM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on October 19, 2019, 11:48:39 PMHaha. Long as I'm still kicking, breakfast is on me. This young lady has a way of pulling my heart strings.
Heck yea!! We are going tomorrow first time ever...your gonna have to break her soon tho the killer buys breakfast that how it works haha.
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Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Ctrize on October 20, 2019, 06:19:45 PM
Post by: Ctrize on October 20, 2019, 06:19:45 PM
Great picture congratulations.
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Muzzy61 on October 21, 2019, 09:27:24 AM
Post by: Muzzy61 on October 21, 2019, 09:27:24 AM
Very cool, Congrats to both of you.
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: Bowguy on October 21, 2019, 09:35:14 AM
Post by: Bowguy on October 21, 2019, 09:35:14 AM
Awesome! Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: 3bailey3 on October 21, 2019, 03:17:15 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on October 21, 2019, 03:17:15 PM
congrats!
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: TKE921 on October 21, 2019, 04:33:41 PM
Post by: TKE921 on October 21, 2019, 04:33:41 PM
very nice
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: patoad on October 21, 2019, 09:06:57 PM
Post by: patoad on October 21, 2019, 09:06:57 PM
congrats to her!!
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: shoer2 on October 21, 2019, 09:34:52 PM
Post by: shoer2 on October 21, 2019, 09:34:52 PM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 21, 2019, 11:58:14 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on October 21, 2019, 11:58:14 PM
Thanks fellas. I'll pass along the congratulations. She's still pretty excited and talks about it. Love those girls.
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Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on October 22, 2019, 07:33:05 PM
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on October 22, 2019, 07:33:05 PM
Congrats to her.
Title: Re: Daughters first solo
Post by: tracker#1 on October 22, 2019, 07:49:58 PM
Post by: tracker#1 on October 22, 2019, 07:49:58 PM
Great smile, love it, congratulations
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