My daughter has always accompanied me on various hunts over the years but today she let know next year she will be more than just a tag along. A few weeks ago she went along with me checking trail cameras, anytime I'm out checking cameras I try and work in a little stump shooting too. Well she expressed some interest in my bow and even tried taking a few shots with it. I decided it would be best to fuel the fire while the spark of interest was still hot so I ordered her a bow a few days later, she only had 2 requests, it had to be pink and it couldn't be hard to pull back.  Well the bow showed up last night and after getting it set up she shot a few hours in the backyard under the patio lights. Then today as soon as it warmed up she wanted to head out and do some shooting at the farm.  I can't tell you how much fun I had watching my daughter launch arrow after arrow with her new bow. We shot for a few hours, I gave her some general safety rules and fought the urge to start teaching her proper form because I didn't want her to concentrate on any other then having fun with her new rig. I was the one that finally had to call it a day so that we could get home and get a few things done. On the way home all she wanted to talk about was hunting with me next year. She kept asking me what I was smiling about and I just said that today was a good day to be a dad.  We are now heading up to my father-in-law's place so that he can see her shoot, and she reminded me grandpa has a lot of squirrels running around the back yard. Even if it turns out to just be a passing interest I'm going to get my little girl and her bow in the field with me every chance I get.  

It doesn't get any better than that! You're a lucky Dad without a doubt.            

There is nothing these days - no huge trophy kill, no hunt in some exotic location, nothing, that gets me psyched as much as seeing people her age carrying on the tradition.

That's a great day for both of you!

     A good day to be a Dad indeed. Congradulations to the both of you,  you are in for some memorable times.

Good deal,nothing better,congrats.      

There simply isn't a better hunting partner than a "homegrown" one. Lots of memories to be made that will last beyond your lifetime.

Winterhawk1960

It's always nice to start a new hunting partner especially one of your children.   Just make sure they fully understand the the picture of what happens when arrows are shot at live animals. I found out a little late that one of mine wasn't ready for the circle of life. Now she is only target and 3d with me

That is way cool!

you ever get that warm fuzzy feeling          

Very cool!!

Thats excellent that she wants to hunt with you,keep the fire alive,congrts.

Very cool

   

I wish you and your daughter the best of luck and the best of times!

That is great!

Enjoy your times together!