10 years in the making - daughters first big game animal

[Snow Doctor]

Awesome. She'll have great memories of a great dad when she gets older!

 

[SteveR]

That is a great story and really nice buck. I like the part about her dry firing on the does. Good Job!

 

[steep-siding]

That’s the stuff of legends, right there. A father passing down the traditions, teaching patience, respect for the land, and how to take a clean, ethical shot. You didn’t just help your daughter harvest an antelope—you gave her a story that’ll last a lifetime. That kind of bond, forged in the wild, can’t be matched. You set the stage for her to feel the weight of the moment, to respect the animal, and to understand the deep satisfaction that comes with a clean shot and a job well done.

That hunt was about way more than just filling a tag—it’s about teaching her the ropes, helping her push past the bumps (like the scope slap), and getting back in the game. You read the land, you read her, and you took the time to make sure she was dialed in—not just with the rifle, but with her mind and her heart. And when that buck went down, it wasn’t just a successful hunt—it was the culmination of countless lessons, a little grit, and a whole lotta love for the wild.

I’ve been there, that moment when the shot rings out and you know the animal’s down. There’s no greater feeling—watching a young one experience it for the first time. You’ll never forget it. And neither will she. That’s what hunting’s all about. Respect, patience, and passing down the fire to the next generation.

Congrats to Amelia, and to you, for making it happen. You’ll both carry that hunt with you, wherever you go.

 

[rbrage09]

Awesome story congrats!