mmiley1040 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Her time had finally come. And it was a long time coming. Olivia hadn't shown as much interest in hunting as her older sister had. We were starting to get a little worried that she would not share our passion in hunting. But that all changed last year. We were elated when she began asking us to take her hunting. And as all good parents do, we put down our guns and start guiding our children. Olivia put in many long hours in the woods last season and even took a shot at a doe. The excitement probably got the best of her as she closed her eyes as she pulled the trigger. It was a clean miss, but a dissapointment to her at the same time. We were worried that she might not want to hunt again. Her older sister Mady got to start hunting earlier in the season this year when she shot her first deer with a bow. Then she followed it up with another doe at the beginning of rifle season. That really got Olivia excited. She put in a few hunts with no luck. Then came the evening of November 5th 2011. I was the lucky one to be joining her that evening. We set up in the hunting hut and it wasn't long before she had dosed off. I let her sleep for a little while till I saw some movement. I woke her and pointed out the deer starting to cross the pasture in front of us. It was a couple of does and yearlings. A spike ran into the opening fron the other side of the field and chased the does off. I was really getting worried about the amount of daylight remaining and told her that we may need to pack it up and try the next night. She was really sad and upset that we would have to let them go. Suddenly the deer ran back in our direction and there was a doe within range. She really wanted to take the doe. I asked her to find it with her rifle and see if she could see her crosshairs through the scope. She said she could see her just fine and asked if she could take her. I gave her the go ahead and it wasn't a fraction of a second later and I saw the doe hit the ground through my binoculars. Olivia put the rifle down. I tried to control my excitement as I whispered "you got her baby". Olivia broke down in tears. I asked her what was wrong and she replied, " I am just so happy". She took the words right out of my mouth. I had been a part of my young daughter's first deer harvest. We recovered the 1.5 year old doe less than 75 yards from where she was hit. Olivia helped her father clean her first dear and requested that we have her made into jerky. As parents of 2 beautiful girls, we couldnt be happier that they share in our passion for the outdoors and hunting. We look forward to many more memoriable hours in the woods with them in the years to come. Congratulations Olivia! We love you and are so proud of you. Love, MOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 That is awesome! Congrats to you and your girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Congratulations to Olivia and to you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Love that smile! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebohio Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 congrats to the both of you. my 9yr old got his first doe this year also. words cant describe the emotions you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 congats on her first deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Awesome!!! Congrats to Olivia and to you too dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Man, that's awesome! Congrats to the young lady! I'm sure you will both remember that moment for a long time to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 both did a good job! way to get out there and congrats to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 give her a big ATTA-GIRL from me, i'm hoping my girls switch to liking to hunt. I'm not holding my breath though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer slayer Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 congrats Olivia and dad good deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmiley1040 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Just for the record her mom took her and coached her. She deserves the congrats. Way to go Mandy on keeping your daughter interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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