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1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
#5390192
10/31/14 04:17 AM
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doogie
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1 st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday.
She's 10 and I haven't taken a kid deer hunting before. She did shoot a few coons this summer when we were setting up the feeders.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5390220
10/31/14 04:44 AM
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Luke27
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Same boat you are in, hope that I can get my daughter (7) on a doe this season. If not im sure we will have fun just sitting in a blind together.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5390223
10/31/14 04:54 AM
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Erathkid
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Earplugs, good binoculars, drinks and snacks, and patience. Enjoy your time together, then let us know how it went.
Life is too short, as is. Don't chance it. Don't text and drive.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5390238
10/31/14 05:17 AM
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davvy
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Took my niece on her first big game hunt a few years back my recommendations go as fallows. Don't make it a bring food, toilet paper, something to distract her when she gets bored "like a book" and don't forget she wants to have fun more than anything. Don't be afraid to let her get out of the stand after a few hours. Even at the risk of spooking deer.... Once it's not fun anymore you've lost the battle.
good luck!
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: davvy]
#5390279
10/31/14 07:18 AM
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Seadog
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Took my niece on her first big game hunt a few years back my recommendations go as fallows. Don't make it a bring food, toilet paper, something to distract her when she gets bored "like a book" and don't forget she wants to have fun more than anything. Don't be afraid to let her get out of the stand after a few hours. Even at the risk of spooking deer.... Once it's not fun anymore you've lost the battle.
good luck! x2
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390302
10/31/14 09:18 AM
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Rithy
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I can't wait till my little ones are old enough to go with daddy. Too my 4 year old dove hunting with me this season but she was more interested in picking up the spent shells but we had a great time and she couldn't wait to rip the birds open to see the berries
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390305
10/31/14 09:30 AM
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Western
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390334
10/31/14 10:31 AM
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stxranchman
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Just have fun, that is truly what it is all about. And take lots of
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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10/31/14 12:01 PM
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Radical1
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Just have fun, that is truly what it is all about. And take lots of I remember taking my son for the first time and I loved it. Remeber they are kids they are going to gbet squirmey. Point out all the cool things that we take for granted at time and above all HAVE FUN.
“Life is tough, but it’s tougher if you’re stupid.”
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5390433
10/31/14 12:24 PM
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hook_n_line
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Take a camera and binocs.
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390458
10/31/14 12:36 PM
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sloveless
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Like others above have said, have fun, enjoy the moment and make some memories. It's more about the good times than the actual deer hunting, though seeing a monster buck never hurts I second stx, takes lots of pics!
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390460
10/31/14 12:37 PM
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jdk1985
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390561
10/31/14 01:39 PM
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8pointdrop
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I never take food, games, or books. I take lots of kids out and biggest thing is keep them warm, cold kids don't have fun period. For entertainment they have binos. Keep the hunts short, say 2 hrs. If they can't sit still and watch stuff through binos for 2 hrs without eating or playing on an ipad, they are probably too young or hunting ain't their thing.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5390728
10/31/14 02:50 PM
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Weegs
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Anytime you spend with your kids is good time. One game that has helped me keep my children occupied AND helped develop their observational skills is "I Spy." Look around the area and once you see something, say "I Spy ......what ever" Then let the child find it. Then it is their turn to "spy." Start easy and make it fun. Also a great game to play at restaurants when the service is slow. Be Safe, Be Patient, Have Fun, Good Luck
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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10/31/14 03:01 PM
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redchevy
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Bring a picture of a broadside deer or look one up on your phone. Ask where the crosshairs go, when to shoot and not to shoot etc.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5390899
10/31/14 04:04 PM
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JRJ6
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Good luck! Like everyone else said, try to keep it fun.
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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10/31/14 07:11 PM
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TurkeyHunter
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Good luck! Like everyone else said, try to keep it fun. Hope you ll have a great time!
To be determined
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
[Re: doogie]
#5391259
10/31/14 08:26 PM
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ddmm
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lots of good info provided.....their attention span is minutes not hours. Keep it fun so they want to come back, constantly telling them to be quiet, you'll spook the deer, will turn them off after awhile. bring: camera \ phone \ book electronic game snacks small blanket
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Re: 1st deer hunt for my daughter this Saturday
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#5391839
11/01/14 05:53 AM
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