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My daughter turned 12 this summer so we've been getting her ready for her first big game season. She wanted to hunt elk, but she didn't luck out on any draws. We tried an early general hunt and came very close, but didn't have a shot. We had an early cow hunt open here yesterday, it was actually only good for a couple of drainages until later in November. I don't have a good kid's elk rifle so my friend generously let us borrow an AR 10 .308. It was sighted in with 150 federal fusions so that's what we used. The adjustable butt stock, fairly heavy weight, and the action all made for a fairly shootable rifle even for my little 12 yr old. So she's been practicing live fire and dry firing off a set of trigger sticks. Including going from standing to getting all set up in proper position to shoot. It is still pretty warm here and yesterday was windy when I took her out of school a little early and we headed up the mountain. We spotted several groups of elk and decided to go after one group. We ended up only getting on a spike bull at 40 yards. It was getting later so we headed back to the 4 wheeler and saw a bunch up on a hillside. We had a ways to go to get out of sight and then had to hook it uphill pretty fast hoping they'd still be there. Just as we crest the hill I can see the elk and I set up the shooting sticks. My daughter got on the sticks just like she'd practiced and started trying to get her breathing under control. The elk weren't spooked but were wanting to head over the hill and out of sight. I kept them lingering around with a cow call or two. Then she shot and the cow did a 40 yard death run and tipped over. 187 yards. It was getting pretty dark, although the pictures make it look a lot darker than it was, so we hurried and got her cut up. This is pretty serious grizzly country and the ranch is having its worst year yet for grizzly kills. Plus we've had quite a few elk taken over by bears before. So we kept a pretty good eye out and were glad to have Ruby our heeler along with us. It was all the way dark on the way back to the 4 wheeler, but it wasn't far. I guide several hunters a year and we kill pretty good bulls. This was more fun and it was harder to control my excitment while coaching my daughter through the shot than any client.
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Very cool. Congrats to both of you!
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Wow! Outstanding! Congratulations to both of you.
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I did this with one of my daughters for a fishing trip. 20 years later, that trip still stands out in her mind because she missed some school so she knew it was "special".
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Awesome job, congratulations to you both !
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Very awesome, thanks for sharing. I have 5 years to go before I can post my little girls big game pictures.
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Good work, both of you! That's one hunt that you will both remember with a lot of joy.
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Congrats to the little lady!
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Love these stories - outstanding all around, and a big congrats to your daughter!
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You and your bride are raising her right! Congratulations to the both of you,awesome job!!!! memtb
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That's what it is all about.
Congrats to you both.
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Awesome! I can't wait until my sons are old enough to hunt.
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That is so cool! Hunting with dad, great memories for the both of you. Congratulations to you and your daughter! Lee
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Congratulations to both of you! It probably hasn't hit her how special that is, yet- but I'm sure you're well aware!
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Ralphie, congratulations on the huntress! Tell her I am so proud of her!
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Congrats to both of you, well done!
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Great story and even better pictures. Congrats to both of you!
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That's the greatest; Congratulations to father & daughter.
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The smile says it all!!! Congrats to your daughter (and her guide).
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing the pictures and story and best wishes to both of you for many more memorable hunts together!
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That's awesome!
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Congrats to all, she looks pretty excited to be there!
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Awesome!! Wish you two many more great hunts!!
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Congrats to the young lady.
I know it was a pleasure for you, but thanks anyway for the time and effort to get your youngster involved in hunting.
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Excellent work dad. Can't wait to take mine
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Super job - that's a great dad!
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Excellent, I'm sure it'll be a day she won't forget.
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That is awesome!! Congrats to you both!
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Absolutely super! Congrats all around!
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Loved the story, thanks for posting, and a big Congratulations to the little lady.
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Thanks for sharing!! AWESOME!
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Ya done good Dad. She will remember this all her life, and gain confidence and hunting skill for the future.
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Awesome, congratulations.
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That post is better than any old bunch of horns anyone post! Congrats to the young lady and to the super guide!
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Nothing like it. Hunting with your daughter is just awesome. Congrats
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Congrats to both your daughter and you! Your daughter will remembert that hunt the rest of her life. So will you.
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Making memories right there. Congrats young lady, you did great.
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