My 13 Year Olds First Antelope

[WSMNUT]

After 4 days and 28 miles of backpacking and hiking we finally got on a goat and she was able to harvest her first one at 405 yards with her 6.5x55 Swede Ackley that I built for her and @RiflePainter cerakoted the stock and barreled action for her.

It was a fun trip driving across country from VA to Wyoming stopping at as many attractions along the way. I’ve made the trip several times with buddies and we hardly ever stop and drive straight through so it was fun to take it easy on the way out because it was not an easy hunt when we got to Wyoming. She was a trooper the entire time and didn’t complain about climbing in and out of steep hills or fussing about the fact that we just wasn’t seeing a lot of antelope. We had a few opportunities the first couple of days but just couldn’t close the gap before they got on private land or couldn’t get an ethical shot so we kept hunting until this guy showed up.

In case you’re wondering she reloads her own rounds and has done very well in 600 yard competitions. She has now harvested whitetails, Roosevelt elk, fallow deer, and now an antelope. Now she wants a mule deer so I guess we will be planning a hunt for next year

 

[andym686]

Zack,
Congratulations to your daughter on her antelope. I know it must have been a great trip, and I'm glad you and the girls have more planned.
You have a family of shooters and hunters - Mom and Dad won't go hungry.
Andy

 

[akajiggs]

Congratulations to your daughter on the harvest. The big smile tells the whole story. You're a good dad.

 

[dthomas]

Love seeing kids getting started off right like that. I hope that they realize how fortunate they are to able to make those kinds of hunts.

 

[Bc'z]

Hell yeah!!!
Super excited for the both of you!!
Tell Kaitlyn congratulations for us she got a nice buck, plus she got you to slow down enough to enjoy some of the sights this country has to offer.
You guys have a safe trip home.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Fantastic. A trip you and she will treasure as the years flow by. A good dad and a good daughter. Time spent nurturing your kids is priceless.

 

[sandwarrior]

Ooutstanding! Safe travels home. Gotta admire a kid who sticks with a hunt like that.

 

[5spd]

Her smile says it all. Great going pops.

 

[thebeav]

WOW!
Congratulations on some fine shooting .......

 

[Rocky Mt High]

Antelope-my favorite hunt, my favorite meat.
Nice to see this post, thanks.

 

[wbm]

6.5x55 Swede Ackley

+1!

 

[Dgd6mm]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome... congratulations to your daughter and you. You sir are blessed.

 

[Bill K]

Fantastic. Great job young lady.

 

[CharlieNC]

Hopefully first of many enjoyable trips together.

 

[Bill Norris]

Way to go Kaitlyn and Zack. Fantastic job on the hunt once again and you as well Zack. Got to give it up for her. She is a lot different than most teenagers these days. Keep up the good work. You are building memories that will never die.

 

[6MMWASP]

Congrats to the young lady and you as well. Memories to last a lifetime. Happy for you both!

 

[RiflePainter]

Im so proud of her!! She is an amazing young lady and very talented! Youre doing a great job brother! I was very thankful to have a part in it!

 

[nakneker]

Simply awesome, good job Dad!

 

[Roe]

Lovely, congratulations!

 

[Pheasanthunter]

After 4 days and 28 miles of backpacking and hiking we finally got on a goat and she was able to harvest her first one at 405 yards with her 6.5x55 Swede Ackley that I built for her and @RiflePainter cerakoted the stock and barreled action for her.

It was a fun trip driving across country from VA to Wyoming stopping at as many attractions along the way. I’ve made the trip several times with buddies and we hardly ever stop and drive straight through so it was fun to take it easy on the way out because it was not an easy hunt when we got to Wyoming. She was a trooper the entire time and didn’t complain about climbing in and out of steep hills or fussing about the fact that we just wasn’t seeing a lot of antelope. We had a few opportunities the first couple of days but just couldn’t close the gap before they got on private land or couldn’t get an ethical shot so we kept hunting until this guy showed up.

In case you’re wondering she reloads her own rounds and has done very well in 600 yard competitions. She has now harvested whitetails, Roosevelt elk, fallow deer, and now an antelope. Now she wants a mule deer so I guess we will be planning a hunt for next year

Awesome keep up the good work