Colorado deer down

[Chad44]

I had a hard time finding deer scouting this summer. Finally found a group and decided to hunt them. This is my second mule deer since I was 13 years old. I'm 34 now. I have always been more into elk hunting but this hunt was special because I took my 13 yr old daughter. She was a trooper! Parked the truck at 8500 ft and camped at 10000 ft. Killed the buck at 12300. She was with me on every step. Even pack out some meat. I had planned on staying 7 days but she started fading fast on day 3 so this buck got the hammer. I couldn't be happier.

 

[Brock A]

Nice buck!

 

[digger]

How cool is that,,Thanks

 

[Shrek]

Congratulations on the buck and it's real cool your daughter came along. Maybe next time it will be her buck , I promise you that would be even sweeter than you getting the buck.

 

[Chad44]

Congratulations on the buck and it's real cool your daughter came along. Maybe next time it will be her buck , I promise you that would be even sweeter than you getting the buck.

That's no joke! She shot a fork horn last year with me and it seemed like a 200" deer to me. So cool. I was shaking more with her deer then any other animals I've shot. I think we have an addition to the hunting world with her. Lol

 

[Eric Bailey]

Great buck and great grins!

 

[PhillyB]

The story behind that buck makes it a true trophy! I have girls myself and hope to have similar experiences.

Hopefully you can have that bad boy mounted and keep it as a reminder of that trip.

Congrats.

 

[Shrek]

Chadd44 , I hope she stays with it. So many girls start with their dad but as soon as they get a little older they drift away. My friends have daughters who hunted with them when they were young teens but by the time they graduated high school they had quit. I think a lot of it is peer pressure that says hunting isn't what girls do.

 

[30338]

Definitely a cool pic. My daughter is a senior in high school this year and while she has two tags, she seems less interested than previously. Perhaps peer pressure. I am pretty sure if she meets a guy who hunts, then he will have a great hunting partner. Regardless, precious times in the field with kids and always great to record it with good pictures.

 

[Evan Williams]

That's AWESOME! Congrats! My daughter turned 18 mo on Sunday and I can't wait to have her at my side in the outdoors!

 

[Foldem]

That is sweet! She's a trooper. Was this an archery hunt or early rifle?

 

[realunlucky]

My daughter is seven and said she wanted to go next year. Congratulations quality time with your daughter will be remembered by both you. Nice buck

 

[In God We Trust]

Way to get your daughter involved and sweet buck

 

[Chad44]

It was an early rifle hunt. She did so great. I'm a proud dad for sure.

 

[arffdog875]

Congrats to your daughter! Nice buck!

 

[Muledeernv]

nice buck. this oneno matter how big will stay in your memory for ever sharing it with your daughter

 

[Kevin Root]

Getting out on hunt like that with your daughter surly was an awesome memory and hunt for you Chad44. What a blessing! Congratulation to you both!

 

[a3dhunter]

Awesome, and nice buck too!
Good on you for taking her along, way to go!

 

[7mag.]

Way to go. Nice buck and an unforgettable memory for you both.

 

[unm1136]

My daughter is 13, and we are getting her rifle zeroed for her mule deer tag. I am actually more excited for her hunt than for mine. Nine weeks from now and into the rut....


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