coues.300 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 My 11 year old daughter Jordin killed her first big game animal this last weekend. We started out earlier this year on an archery cow elk hunt with no success after 9 days of hunting. We ended up seeing a lot of elk but because she is still only able to shoot up to 40 yards we could never get her a good shot on the nervous cow elk. We followed up this last weekend on an Unit 27 rifle whitetail tag. She ended up getting this deer opening afternoon after hiking through some steep and rough terrain. We glassed this buck up at about 0800 and it took us about an hour to get within shooting range and set up. Luckily we had Jordins Papa Will and Uncle Tom to keep eyes on the buck while we snuck in. Jordin ended up shooting this buck with her .243 at a distance of 320 yards. To say she was excited is an understatement. She couldn't believe that she made the shot and finally had some success. The buck scored 82 4/8 which is awesome for a first deer/kill ever! The buck is awesome but the memories made on this hunt are the icing on the cake. There is nothing better than getting kids involved in the outdoors and animal conservation. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Great buck! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brent Report post Posted October 30, 2013 wow, nice deer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Man - I'm finding it hard to put to words how exited I am for Jordin. As as a dad with boys all over, I have friends who are taking their daughters out for hunts .Honestly, I've seen the youth girls just downright putting the boot down and getting it done. I couldn't be happier for Jordin, and could't be prouder of her dad getting out there and connecting on a way not many kids get to connect with their fathers these days. Congrats to Jordin, thank-you dad for making it happen. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElkyG Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Congrats on a very nice buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Man - I'm finding it hard to put to words how exited I am for Jordin. As as a dad with boys all over, I have friends who are taking their daughters out for hunts .Honestly, I've seen the youth girls just downright putting the boot down and getting it done. I couldn't be happier for Jordin, and could't be prouder of her dad getting out there and connecting on a way not many kids get to connect with their fathers these days. Congrats to Jordin, thank-you dad for making it happen. +1000 couldn't have said it better. Congrats! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Jordan, that is a great buck! You have a great start into the world of hunting. You are fortunate to have such a dedicated dad. Congratulations to both of you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Awesome job Jordin and Dad. Way to shoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Yeah what Coach said . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntjunkie Report post Posted October 30, 2013 That is soooo cool!!! Congrats to the both of you! Great job and on heck of a buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted October 30, 2013 She hunted hard - you should be proud! Great job! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Awesome job. In tough country even. Hunting with a kid is magical. I'm glad you guys were able to connect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Congrats, no 27 deer is an easy one for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Congrats, Jordin! I can't wait to take my daughter out next year for her first hunt! Beautiful buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Congratulations to Jordin and you dad on a great buck. The time spent in the hills with your daughter is priceless and I applaud you both. It just doesn't get any better than that and to top it off with a great buck and a great shot. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
