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Post by JD on Oct 4, 2011 15:04:00 GMT -5
Well, it is official, I have a new hunting partner. I got Momma's approval and this year our daughter (8) will be going out with me archery deer hunting! She is so excited, and so am I.
Realistically, I do not expect much. Archery hunting, from a ground blind, on public land. Yeah, that is not the recipe for success. However, I am really looking forward to teaching our daughter all things that are deer hunting. She is really into wildlife, and animals in general, and she will be amazed at watching them in their natural setting doing their thing.
I have a question though. Anyone know of a good place online to buy inexpensive kids camo? Looking for jeans, and long sleeve shirts, or sweatshirts preferably. I am not willing to sink much money in them as she will grow out of them pretty quick. Not to mention that she will be in a blind, just thought she might like to match Daddy.
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Post by allhunter on Oct 4, 2011 17:49:17 GMT -5
Thats great ill send ya a pm
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Post by buckeyehunter on Oct 4, 2011 22:03:41 GMT -5
My daughter hunts with me to, she usually brings good luck when she goes. Hope yours does to!  |
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Post by machette on Oct 4, 2011 22:18:18 GMT -5
Congrats. Good luck to yall.
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Post by passinthru on Oct 5, 2011 4:16:28 GMT -5
Congrats on the new partner. As for cheap camo good luck. I think they charge more for kids. Hope she has some luck.
BTW my wife hunts stateland from a ground blind and does quite well. Dont give up hope on her seeing some deer.
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Post by deerslayer on Oct 5, 2011 9:51:47 GMT -5
WOW thats awesome, i can still remember the first time I took my daughter hunting. Cherish the memories your about to make!
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Post by mrdlschmidt on Oct 5, 2011 11:24:11 GMT -5
Awesome deal. My little hunting buddy is what makes me look forward to hunting now. Even done went and purchased a couple of hunting blinds so its easier for us to hunt.
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Post by jtrtmt on Oct 5, 2011 16:37:32 GMT -5
Thats sounds like it should already make for a great season regardless of the outcomes. Im already planning mine and hes still 2 months from being born so I still have a ways to go till then. Im sure they will be memories she will never forget with daddy. I hope you guys have a blast
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Post by JD on Oct 6, 2011 18:54:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Got a lot to do in a little time. I still need to see about getting my bow in the shop for a new string/cable. Season opened on Oct 1, nothing like putting things off till the last minute! lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2011 20:04:13 GMT -5
JD, Ive been puttin together a group hunt here in Illinois. We're gonna shoot for the first weekend in Nov. You & your youngin are more than welcome to come along. We'll be stayin at Sand Ridge State Park. They have 6,600 huntable acres. Here's a link to Sand Ridge State Park @ IDNR. dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/hunter_fact_sheet/R4hfs/snr.htm |
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Post by JD on Oct 6, 2011 21:16:42 GMT -5
Thats only about 100 miles from me. I really appreciate the offer, but that is my daughters birthday. Otherwise I would be very interested. I've never been there before. Might have to check it out some time.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2011 22:59:21 GMT -5
Sand Ridge is a great park to hunt. There's really no pressure to speak of. Just a few local fellers.
If ya ever decide to get down this way let me know. Its only bout 17 miles from our place.
We have bout 30,000 acres of huntable public lands in Mason County.
Even if it's not campin weather, we'd be happy as heck to have ya stay here with us.
Plenty of room my friend.
That goes for any of you folk that want to hunt Illinois.
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Post by Predator on Oct 7, 2011 6:11:13 GMT -5
Wal Mart has cheap camo. You should be able to outfit her for less than 50 bucks, including a coat. That's where almost all my clothing come from, and the deer have never complained about my lack of style.
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Post by JD on Oct 7, 2011 10:19:14 GMT -5
On Point, thank you much for the offer. I'll have to check out the area sometime.
Predator- Going to check that out this weekend. I found some camo cargo pants for $15 and a long sleeve shirt for $7, both on Amazon. Probably get those ordered, and then try to find a jacket at Wally World. And I will definitely get her a pair of rubber boots there as well. The pair she had now are too small, and she only wore them for 10 minutes. LOL
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Post by JD on Oct 8, 2011 12:30:02 GMT -5
All we have left to get for her is rubber boots. We bought everything else last night, and bought bigger sizes so she can wear them for 2-3 years. She is now outfitted from head to foot in Realtree AP. Spent more than I wanted to, but once Momma was doing the shopping my input was not wanted or needed. lol
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