I had to chuckle when I read this story from Heather Johnston, who sent in several shots of her daughter, Victoria, after Saturday’s youth day:

“Her very proud grandfather, Eddie Caldwell, took her hunting on Saturday evening for youth day.  She bagged her biggest buck yet and they were both very excited.  And I am very proud!!!

She used my rifle of choice, a 243, and had a perfect lung and heart shot.  Last year, she got a pretty nice buck but decided to wait for something bigger for her first shoulder mount.  As soon as she saw me, she said ‘Mom, I think this one is the shoulder mount.’

So, to the taxidermist we will go!!  My only complaint is that I let her take my stand for this hunt!  :0)  If it gets her excited about hunting, then I guess I will just have to share and let it slide.