MKJHUNTS Report post Posted October 25, 2011 I recently had the opportunity I have been waiting for since my daughter was born, and that was experiencing her first hunt. To parents who haven't experienced the joy of watching there child harvest an animal and the excitment it brings you are truly missing out. I have been lucky enough to shoot a substantial amount of animals in my life, and i can honestly say that nothing can ever replace the moment of joy when she made that shot. We took this buck about 15 minutes before dark on Saturday the 22nd, after a frustrating period of her trying to get on a spike we had been watching and debating on most of the day (I am very glad that he wasn't cooperating). My dad found this buck just before dark and he was extremely cooperative, i had just purchased the triclawps clamp system from Santana Outdoors and was able to get Rylee set up just over 150 yards. The product is an amazing addition and worth its weight in gold, Rylee was able to get in a comfortable position without having to fight the weight of her gun. With my father watching, she made an amazing shot, breaking the shoulder just as we had talked about. Watching this buck flip over backwards and her amazing excitment is undescribeable, needless to say there were some tears shed and lots of screams and hugs. To top it off, we were directly accross the canyon from where i shot my first deer, 22 years ago. The second picture shows the other two kids sharing in the excitment once we got back to my dads. I want to thank my dad Keith Johnson and my first daughter for sharing this with me, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 25, 2011 VERY cool!!!! Good for Rylee! So glad that you got to experience hunting with your daughter! No greator joy, IMO! Thanks for sharing with the site! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted October 25, 2011 Rylee.... That is a GREAT buck!!! Congratulations on making a impressive shot! I don't blame dad and grandpops for being proud, excellent job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvdemcoues Report post Posted October 25, 2011 That is so cool! Can't wait to do that with my kids starting in about 3 years! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted October 25, 2011 That's really awesome!!! Great job Rylee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Much congratulations! Way to get them started with success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Very cool. I too got a chance to use the triclops successfuly this week end. My daughter is only 3 but she lights up when we talk about hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Whoohoo! Awesome job guys! A huge heart felt congratulations to Rylee on a great buck. Way to get it done in a big way. I know how you felt and must still be feeling, it just doesn't get any better. Happy the triclawps worked out for you, it sure makes a world of difference. Great job and congrats again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papa Report post Posted October 26, 2011 I recently had the opportunity I have been waiting for since my daughter was born, and that was experiencing her first hunt. To parents who haven't experienced the joy of watching there child harvest an animal and the excitment it brings you are truly missing out. I have been lucky enough to shoot a substantial amount of animals in my life, and i can honestly say that nothing can ever replace the moment of joy when she made that shot. We took this buck about 15 minutes before dark on Saturday the 22nd, after a frustrating period of her trying to get on a spike we had been watching and debating on most of the day (I am very glad that he wasn't cooperating). My dad found this buck just before dark and he was extremely cooperative, i had just purchased the triclawps clamp system from Santana Outdoors and was able to get Rylee set up just over 150 yards. The product is an amazing addition and worth its weight in gold, Rylee was able to get in a comfortable position without having to fight the weight of her gun. With my father watching, she made an amazing shot, breaking the shoulder just as we had talked about. Watching this buck flip over backwards and her amazing excitment is undescribeable, needless to say there were some tears shed and lots of screams and hugs. To top it off, we were directly accross the canyon from where i shot my first deer, 22 years ago. The second picture shows the other two kids sharing in the excitment once we got back to my dads. I want to thank my dad Keith Johnson and my first daughter for sharing this with me, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papa Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Great RYLEE a very nice cow.The menories you made with family will keep you warm on cool night. I HAVE 3 YOUNG ONE THAT WILL BE HUNTING (CANT WAIT ) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Congrats to Rylee, Way to go!! Good shootin too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw789 Report post Posted October 29, 2011 That's really cool congrats to you guys Cole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 29, 2011 Awesome first deer! Congrats to Rylee. I can't wait for my two kids to be old enough to do more than just tag along on hunting trips! Just noticed that rack looks a whole lot like my first whitetail that's hanging on the wall here...killed it 23 years ago with a 20 gauge slug in a TN cornfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted November 9, 2011 That is super cool. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites