Apatkelley Report post Posted October 15, 2010 This Jr only hunt was fantastic. Forrest shot a great buck on opening morning. I wanted to have Ashlen shoot first, but Forrest spotted his buck and wanted to take a crack at it. His pics are posted under "More success". Ashlen was happy for her brother, but she was ready for her turn. We didn't get a chance to hunt Friday evening but hunted all day Saturday. She had a tough shot at a nice buck but didn't connect. We thought she was done for the season because school for her started Monday morning. She wanted to get back out there bad, but my work schedule and her school made it difficult. My friend Kyle was able to break away for a couple hours on Wednesday evening and saw a small buck, but light ran out before Ashlen could find the deer in the scope. She wanted one more chance, so Thursday I picked her up as school got out at 3:20, and with Kyle we raced out to see what we could do. We ended up seeing 3 bucks together, but they must have caught wind of us as we were moving in. As we saw them topping out over a distant hill, my hope for success was dashed. We looked on another close by ridge and spotted another deer. It was a buck, so we slipped back over the hill away from his line of sight and moved in. When we peeked over, he was right where we had last seen him. Ashlen got set up and made a perfect 325 yard shot. He didn't go down right away, so she put him down for good with another perfect shot. Here are a few pics of her buck and one of Forrest's. I'm so proud of my kids, I can't put it into words. Next year, it will be Karlie's turn. Thanks to AZGFD for providing these quality hunts for our youth!!! My kids loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Buckwheat Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Congrats to you and your kids on taking a couple of nice bucks! Looks like Ashlen made a great shot too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Az_Outdoors Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Congrats! Way to stick it out on a fine buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Congrats on a great hunt with your kids! Life long memories there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Outstanding! Congrats on the Family hunting success!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coyotekid Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Good shootin at two Great bucks. Congrats to you and your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Congratulations on a great last day Buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Way to go Ashlen!!! You deserve such a great buck after all your hard work. Your smile says it all. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Congrats on two great bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Way to go girl! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Sooooo cool!!!!!!! Way to go Ashlen!!! Greta wants one now!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Very nice - I'm sure you're a proud papa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bow.hunter8971 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 nice job congrats nice buck started out good continue to hunt goodluck with the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted October 16, 2010 Awesome! Way to hang in there and get it done on the last day. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesBuckhunter Report post Posted October 16, 2010 congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
