3whunt Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Here is a pic of my daughter and the hog we shot a week ago. My daughter, Debra Cassidy is 2.5 years old. She has gone hunting with me a few times in the past, but this time she finally got really excited about going. Her excitement really made my day. I have been waiting for that moment for 2 years now. What better way to get her into hunting than watching a corn feeder waiting on the piggies. On the way to the lease we stopped and bought her some candy and sprite to help her pass time on our hunt. Little did I know we didn't really need it. We got about two hundred yards from the feeder when I noticed the block blobs through the trees. They were there waiting for us the feeder already. We snuck up to about 75 yards and we had a clear shot at them. Me and her laid down on the ground and got ready for the shot. When they got in the opening, I didn't pull the trigger. She was having too much fun watching them and it was still early. I just picked her up and sat her on my lap. We watched them mill around for a few minutes before they finally eased off. We talked for a few minutes and the headed on to the blind (huntin' tent in her words). I could tell she was alert, but didn't really understand why: sure was funny watching her experience "that feeling". We spun out several pounds of corn and settled in for the evening. About two pink Starbursts later we caught movement to our southeast. Sure enough, the same litte group of hogs was headed back to the feeder. This time we were ready to "bring home the bacon". As they eased in, a reminded her to not talk though I don't think she needed it. She was standing up and watching them out of the biggest window in the blind. When I asked her if we should shoot one she nodded yes. When I put the gun out the window she sat down and covered her ears. We practice this every Tuesday and Thursday while watching the Outdoor Channel. One well placed .62 grain bullet from the .223 and the boar was ours. That placement was about an inch behind and below the ear and he didn't go far...another DRT. Here is a pic of my daughter and the hog we shot a week ago. What a blast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Congratulations bud! There's nothing like getting your kid involved in hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 excellent story. i hope she keeps on loving hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 That is simply awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Great story and pic. You are doing it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 my daughter is 3.5 now....having been taking her along since she was about 2.5.....its always interesting taking her along...but it sure is fun WTG dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Way to go, Dad! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Start'em young and keep them interested! Nothing wrong with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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