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best hunt ever- my kid's first buck

Posted By: lunkerm

best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:12 PM

My daughter drew a youth hunt at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge this weekend. I drove down last weekend and drove thru, and was disappointed to not see a SINGLE DEER anywhere.
When we came down this weekend, we figured it might be slow, but we had no idea. We didn't see anything. We were entertaining ourselves (and everyone on facebook) in the popup blind making hunting videos. We went out this morning with the assumption we'd strike out again, and head home around 9-9:30. Boy, were we wrong.
At 6:55am, she hit her walmart doe bleat a couple of soft blows, and her buck walked out at about 80-90 yards. He looked good, nice rack, broadside, and I told her to shoot him when she got ready. He was watching us, but she eased her .243 up, took one shot and dropped him in his tracks.
He's a 10 point. 6 on one side, 4 on the other. He kind of has a third main beam or something. Would probably gross score around 130, maybe.
The deer is cool, but what was really awesome was 3 days with my oldest daughter- hunting laughing, talking, eating- the whole deal. She's sixteen, but this was her first buck. We hunted a spot that she picked. She grunted him in. We won't have too many more times like this. She's a jr in high school, will head for college before I know it. We've always had a very close relationship, but this is just one more great memory we'll both share- the time we beat the odds at Balcones NWR.
Posted By: alsaenz

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:15 PM

Congratulations to your daughter. Awesome story--you'll never regret the time you spent with her. Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: dkershen

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:24 PM

Way cool and great job on both your parts! up
Posted By: tdecker22

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:26 PM

cheers
Posted By: don k

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:28 PM

Very Good.
Posted By: Jkd106

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:33 PM

Awesome job
Posted By: KennyLee

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:36 PM

Sitting in a pop up with my daughter right now. Very cool story.
Posted By: SapperTitan

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:38 PM

Hell of a buck with awesome character. Congrats
Posted By: DQ Kid

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 09:39 PM

Cool old mature dude and story, congrats to your daughter.
Posted By: LandPirate

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 10:17 PM

That's awesome. What a cool trophy and great memory.
Posted By: ken starling

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 10:23 PM

I know this guy and follow his videos on Facebook. They are hilarious, these 2 definitely was just having a great time as father and daughter.

Good job JP.
Posted By: lunkerm

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 10:44 PM

Originally Posted By: ken starling
I know this guy and follow his videos on Facebook. They are hilarious, these 2 definitely was just having a great time as father and daughter.

Good job JP.

HAHA Ken- they don't know how crazy we really are! Don't tell 'em!
Posted By: lunkerm

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 10:49 PM



Check her million watt smile! how we really get down in picture #2!
Posted By: Mr. T.

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 11:05 PM

Great buck and a great memories that will last two life times! Congratulations to the little lady.
Posted By: Lazyman

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 11:08 PM

Originally Posted By: Mr. T.
Great buck and a great memories that will last two life times! Congratulations to the little lady.
Posted By: ken starling

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 11:39 PM

I'm not, but y'all could post a video. The one where she couldn't hardly talk banana2
Originally Posted By: lunkerm
Originally Posted By: ken starling
I know this guy and follow his videos on Facebook. They are hilarious, these 2 definitely was just having a great time as father and daughter.

Good job JP.

HAHA Ken- they don't know how crazy we really are! Don't tell 'em!
Posted By: TexFlip

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 11:43 PM

Good stuff!! cheers
Posted By: Booner1

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/13/16 11:43 PM

Totally awesome!!
Posted By: txmudder

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 03:18 AM

Greatness. That's what it is all about. cheers
Posted By: lunkerm

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 01:00 PM

Originally Posted By: ken starling
I'm not, but y'all could post a video. The one where she couldn't hardly talk banana2
Originally Posted By: lunkerm
Originally Posted By: ken starling
I know this guy and follow his videos on Facebook. They are hilarious, these 2 definitely was just having a great time as father and daughter.

Good job JP.

HAHA Ken- they don't know how crazy we really are! Don't tell 'em!


let's see if this facebook link to one of the videos will work...

https://www.facebook.com/johnpaul.plemons/videos/vb.1301315421/10210973875205125/?type=3&theater
Posted By: lunkerm

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 01:06 PM

Here is the video from right after she shot her buck. I underestimated the distance. it was more like 80+ yards.

https://www.facebook.com/johnpaul.plemons/videos/vb.1301315421/10210979533706584/?type=3&theater


Originally Posted By: ken starling
I'm not, but y'all could post a video. The one where she couldn't hardly talk banana2
Originally Posted By: lunkerm
Originally Posted By: ken starling
I know this guy and follow his videos on Facebook. They are hilarious, these 2 definitely was just having a great time as father and daughter.

Good job JP.

HAHA Ken- they don't know how crazy we really are! Don't tell 'em!
Posted By: Texas Dan

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 01:09 PM

An excellent first buck for a kid plenty old enough to lift her own weight and hunt them the old fashioned way. I applaud you for being such a great leader for her.

The both of you have even bigger bucks and greater times ahead.

Congratulations!
Posted By: ChrisMorris

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 01:56 PM

Very cool!! I got to experience the same thing with my son this weekend! Congrats to the both of y'all!!
Posted By: TEXASLEFTY

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 02:16 PM

Awesome
Posted By: Buddy

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 04:14 PM

that is a great read and way to spend time with kiddos
Posted By: RightTurnTaxidermy

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 04:48 PM

I was there when you dropped him off with Larry Green This deer is amazing to look at in person!! Congrats again!!
Posted By: gary roberson

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 04:51 PM

Beautiful buck and my congratulations to the hunter! Great job!!!
Adios,
Gary
Posted By: Buzzard Breath

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 05:02 PM

clap
Posted By: Txduckman

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 05:08 PM

Congrats!!

We have a deer with the same 3rd beam but not as big as yours in the same place.
Posted By: spro

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 07:00 PM

Very cool! Congrats! Love the video and story. Doesn't get any better than sharing the outdoors with the kids.
Posted By: hunting_guy

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 10:00 PM

Just experienced the same thing with my son. Awesome feeling. Great job and fantastic buck.
Posted By: ntxaviator

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 10:07 PM

looks like a great hunt! I wish my first buck looked half that nice. cheers!
Posted By: lunkerm

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 10:28 PM

Me, too!
No one in my family hunts, and I didn't have any interest until I was in my early 30's. I shot my first buck when I was 32. I've had to try to learn about deer, guns, leases, feeders, etc all on my own, and what little I know (I'm barely an amateur) I'm trying to pass on to my kids.
Posted By: jeh7mmmag

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/14/16 10:42 PM

Great story and write up. Your beautiful daughters smile really tell the story. Lot of great memories to last a long time for all of you. Congrats and thanks for posting and sharing your time with her. Hard to beat the first deer hunt. cheers
Posted By: MikeC

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/15/16 03:41 AM

Her smile tells the story. Congratulations to the young lady up
Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: best hunt ever- my kid's first buck - 11/15/16 12:58 PM

Wow, nice buck! Love the pics and story. Congrats to your daughter on a great buck! cheers
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