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A few weeks ago, someone here mentioned getting his wife to join him in deer hunting. I said mine never would and had no interest. She had hunted a few squirrels and rabbits, but never shot a centerfire gun. But, when we got to deer camp this year, she saw the overpopulation conditions, coupled with a severe drought and decided to have a go. (She'd said, "NO," when I asked her just before we left if she were going to hunt.)
She got her brother's gun out of storage (he lives out of state) and I coached her in how to use it and where to aim. After a couple of shots to verify zero, she was ready.
She got 3 does her first day! And completed her license a few days later with a broken-horned buck. Four shots; four deer! I asked her what she'd do for an encore?
She was very pleased and proud and I'm very happy for her. We have a new hunter in our ranks.
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