There are some who may not like seeing a young girl shoot a deer and unfortunately that's all they'll see in this video. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE as seen on Parenting Done Right Outdoors
What's not shown are the hours practicing, studying deer, familiarizing herself with her bow, days, weeks, and months spent with her dad preparing for this moment. The emotion has little or nothing to do with the kill shot; it's the result of setting a goal (first deer), working hard (practice), perseverance (waiting many hours in a treestand), trials and tribulations (misses, near misses, busts), and doubt (from naysayers and anti-hunters). After several days of searching the deer was never recovered. It happens to the best of us. Fortunately Amherst, VA hunter Reagan Bryan, was undeterred and was able to shoot and and recover her first deer one week later. Persistence pays off...another good life lesson!
This story embodies everything that is right about hunting. In a time when kids expect instant gratification and have an over-developed sense of entitlement I think the world would be a better place of more kids hunted!
Happy Hunting!
-MJP
