My 13 Year Olds First Antelope

[Davidheart]

That's great! Congrats!

 

[nmkid]

Great going guys. That picture will bring back memories for years.

 

[65swede]

Good job Dad

 

[JackT]

Way to go, gotta love taking kids hunting, and antelope in Wyoming is like icing on the cake. Can't wait for my grandkids to reach that age!

 

[nrspence]

Congrats to you and your daughter. What’s your hunting load in your 6.5x55 AI? Building one on a Tikka action myself.

 

[stacy]

Awesome job keep up the good shooting young lady

 

[shooterjon]

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

Shot many a Antelope and tried many marinades BUT this one is my all time Favorite:
Antelope

Johnny’s Seasoning Salt - Get from Costco OR internet, Rub on Both Sides

Johnny’s Garlic Spread - Get from Costco or the internet, rub on both sides

Ground Pepper both sides

Olive Oil Lightly on both sides

 

[Steve h]

From a father of two grown boys, good job Dad and Daughter!!!

 

[JASmith]

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

28 miles in even four days is a long hike for some of us.

It sounds like she is indeed a real trooper. One hopes that her love of shooting and hunting will help her become a true leader in getting more people into our favorite sport.

Helping folks understand that firearms are very useful tools will go a long way toward keeping our right to keep and bear arms alive and meaningful.