GHOSTLUVR Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Hi Guys. My daughter Kalyn often visits this site with me. Having seen the photos and success stories of your children, she asked me to share her story with you. She drew an October whitetail tag this year at the age of 9. This was our only obstacle. She needed to complete the Hunter Safety Program prior to opening day, and after turning 10 (late July). Our local AzGFD Officer worked with us and scheduled a local class in September. Thanks Jarrod! Opening day found Kalyn out of school and in whitetail country. She had brought an MP3 Player (whatever that is) in case she became bored. Didn't happen! She glassed with me all morning. She even spotted what she thought was a bedder deer (Mickey Mouse cactus pad in the shade). I spotted a spike bedded down and showed it to Kalyn, asking if she wanted to shoot the buck. She stated, "No, dad. I'd like to find something bigger." Knowing that the buck was probably not alone this time of year, I picked apart the brush surrounding him. I spotted a 2X2 about 30 yards from the spike with only his antlers visible. I was amazed when Kalyn told me she could see the deer using my 15Xs. She said, "Dad, I'll shoot that buck, but maybe there is another with them." At about 1030 and with the sun on the bucks, they stood up and started to feed. Kalyn's buck was with them. She said, "Dad, thats the buck I want to shoot." I was undecided on what to do. The bucks were 450 yards away, and I knew that they would soon bed in thicker cover due to the heat. The Power of Prayer and Devine Intervention is a wounderful thing. The bucks began moving in our direction. Kalyn had practiced hard, and I knew if the deer were inside 300 yards, she would be comfortable with the shot. We built Kalyn a prone rest without leaving our vantage point. The bucks continued to come, 350, 300, 250. I asked Kalyn if she could see the bigger buck in her scope. She said, "Yes dad. He's the one raking the tree right?" Sure enough he was. The bucks continued walking straight at us. I was laying next to Kalyn and could hear her whispering, "Come on. Turn broadside! Come on!!" Talk about patience. She had it, I did not! I was ready to throw myself off the mountain! At 150 yards, the buck finally turned and started to feed. All I said was, "Take your time baby." Boom!!!! What I had waited for since the day she was born was a done deal! I hope all parents felt or will feel what I felt at that moment! Congratulations Kalyn! Oh, I drew a late bull tag and was waiting to see how Kalyn did before I signed it over to her. Done Deal!!! Thanks for reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted November 4, 2008 OUTSTANDING!!!!! Way to go!!!! Great story & pics! Sincere congrats to your daughter! I've got three children that are just coming of hunting age. You are absolutely correct that there is NOTHING like being with your child when they hunt. The rewards are far greater than anything I've experienced on any of my own hunts! Best to you & your daughter in the future! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted November 4, 2008 That is awesome!! Congrats to both of you! Great story and great pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Way to go Kalyn! VERY,VERY nice buck! Congrats to you both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntaholic Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Great job Kalyn and thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a Ghostluvr on your hands Ghostluvr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Great story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommat Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Super Duper!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newazhunter Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Congrats on the great buck! What a great father and daughter story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Whoah! GREAT first buck! Awesome work putting your daughter on a nick buck, and great job Kalyn on the shot! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted November 4, 2008 That is absolutely great story. Congrats Kayln! I can't wait to share that with my girls...... Congrats again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Contrats on your first deer Kalyn. What a great buck, hes a bruiser. My first was just a spike but happy to have him. Dad you must be so proud. Good Job Guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Wow tears of joy must have came from dads eyes. That is just awesome. Congrats on a great first buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted November 4, 2008 that is, as they say, totally awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Way Cool!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted November 4, 2008 SUPER BUCK!!!! Congratulations Kayln, sounds like you practiced hard and deserve this buck, its a beaut!! Ghostluvr thanks for the story, makes me real jealous and anxious for next year when my daughter gets try her luck. -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
