Proud Dad

[Elkwhisper]

Took my 8 year old little hunting buddy out for her first gopher hunt yesterday. We started of on a few tin cans, and then started chasing critters. She connected on 4 of her first 6 shots and ended up with 8 confirmed kills on the day. She was pretty excited and it made be feel pretty good to be out there sharing that with her.

 

[Elkwhisper]

We even managed to punch a turkey tag on the last day of the season. Not your traditional turkey hunt but I couldn't imagine having more fun. Cassidy and I spotted a group of toms sitting in the shade of some big trees. A quick sneak and a couple quick shots, and we had us a big 'ol thunderchicken

What a great day!

Today on the way out the door for school, she asked me "Dad, could maybe just me and you go fishing tonight?"

I love being a Dad!

 

[genesis273]

I don`t remember many of my hunts when I was by myself. I remember about all of me and my kids when they tag alone! I think she`s hooked and I bet she`ll be thinking about that all day at school instead of learning something!
Looks like she can shoot too! Anyone can hit a big `ol deer! Those little critters are tiny targets, and she didn`t miss many. Big bucks better beware! I don`t think she will miss!

BTW, nice turkey!

 

[mdunc8]

Sounds like a great day. Looking forward to having a few days like that in a couple years.

 

[noharleyyet]

Good bird and better mentoring. Way to go Dad.

 

[Big Fin]

Very cool, EW. I think just you and her should go fishing today.

 

[stillkickin]

Take her as often as you can, they grow up way too fast! Congrats on a super hunting partner.

 

[174in]

Thumbs up!

 

[idnative1948]

Take her as often as you can, they grow up way too fast! Congrats on a super hunting partner.

Damn straight they do! My first hunting partner gave up hunting when she got married (which ended), but didn't give up fishing. Has had guys hitting on her when she takes her boys fishing when she is setting up their tent and later catching and cleaning her own fish. Little do they know what she is packing to protect her and her boys.

 

[Randy49er]

Brad Paisly said it well. "I live for little moments like that" Way to go E.W.!

 

[Bwana]

Nothing better then Daddy's girl.

 

[arffdog875]

Way to go! Congrats on a great Tom! Looks like you have a lifelong hunting partner!

 

[thecrittergitter]

Awesome pics whisper! Very cool indeed!

 

[drahthaar]

Awesome times!

 

[highground34]

That is so awesome. To enjoy the outdoors is natural but to share that enjoyment with your children is priceless.