maybe a new hunter??

Shotnbeer · Post by **Shotnbeer** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:29 pm

I've taken my daughter out shooting since she was 10. she likes shooting but never was interested in the hunting part. shes now 22 and shot my crossbow today for the first time. Hate to say it but I'm glad we shot a different target each time or I'd be buying bolts. She's a crack shot. Was surprised when she said she might try crossbow hunting this year. I'll gladly spend the money for another crossbow. It a dad daughter thing.

912zeus912 · Post by **912zeus912** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:48 pm

ShotNBEER i can understand that.My 5 yr old daughter already hunts with me.There is nothing in the world better than spending time in the woods with her.She already knows how to operate a grunt call properly and this past season was with me when we took a 400lb boar.As for the shooting part i swear i think it comes easier to women my wife can shoot a rifle.and pistol better than most men i know.Good luck to yall this upcoming season and enjoy every minute of it!

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:34 pm

what a great way to spend time together and we need all the new hunters we can get

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:30 pm

i have had both my girls in tree stands with me welli have shot deer with the cross bow .thy love it .but i must say thy enjoy turkey hunting a lot more then deer .Emil and i had a great turkey season this year we gopt are two birds and called a fewe for friends .this year i hope to get them shooting a deer DUTCH

Canabow · Post by **Canabow** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:22 pm

Sounds great. Hope she gets out. Nothing better than hunting with family.

perrysbirds · Post by **perrysbirds** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:25 pm

Im with Dutch on this one.I think this year i am going to bring my daughter turkey hunting.I think the gobbling just at daylight would excite her more than just waiting for a deer to show up for a shot!

Chuck Gravel · Post by **Chuck Gravel** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:09 pm

thats a nice thing. im 19 and never was introduced to hunting but from working with butchering deer at work i am ready to start. i work with a "kid" hes 16 and he seems intrested so im taking him out this year with me.

Gimpaw · Post by **Gimpaw** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:21 am

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I'll try and post a pic here.
This was my daughter's first deer, taken during a youth hunt in 2001. She gutted it with only a little instruction, and has been consistently taking deer since. She has enough sit in her to out hunt her male counterparts.

During the rebellious years, hunting seemed to be the only thing that kept us connected.

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dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:16 am

Glad to hear that your Daughter is interested in hunting It is a Great way to spend time together.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:09 am

Here ya go Gimpaw...

Great picture! That smile says it all!!!

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:15 am

great pic, she looks very happy

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:04 pm

I think it is great to see all of you taking yours or someone elses kids hunting and shooting.
Good on ya!!!!!!

And congrats young lady

Limbs and Sticks · Post by **Limbs and Sticks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:12 pm

Super good all the way around, CONGRATS keep smiling it just get's better

Wes

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:34 pm

Gimpaw wrote: During the rebellious years, hunting seemed to be the only thing that kept us connected.

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That's great!

Keeping a connection has become my #1 goal with my 13 & 15 year olds. We mainly stay connected with their tennis. Everybody needs something. My neighbor was by here the other day complaining about his daughter(also 15) not talking to him or his wife. Not a good thing.

For you guys with younger kids . . .the earlier you can share a common interest, the better.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:38 pm

Shotnbeer - it's awesome that you can connect all over again with your 22 yr old daughter with the xbow! Although my Dad didn't hunt much, I spent many wonderful days with him fishing and skiing - nothing beats quality father/daughter time! Hopefully she'll stick with it and maybe we'll see her posting her first deer photos here soon!

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