My Baby’s First

[BigBrother]

I haven’t hunted much this year. My boy is growing up. He’s in school working a job, and will drop anything and everything if it involves women. Thus, his time is limited and I’m last on the list.

Also I lost both my dogs in less than a year. One to a gator the other to a car. My daughter isn’t into as much as the boy…plus we’ve had no birds to really hunt. Christmas break was hot. Then Covid went through the house, knocking me out for a week then getting the wife. Just no fire in my belly to go.

I got her excited over youth day it being a day set aside for kids and all. I even promised her she could take “her” dog. Her dog is an 8 year old rescued Drahthaar who was never hunted. Like I said she was all in and excited. I anticipated disaster, but it was just a sublime and delightful day that’s going to cost me a lot of money I’m happy to spend. I don’t think she will be after it as hard as her brother but she’s competitive enough to go enough to keep me happy. The first thing she did when we got home was take her duck to compare it to her brother's first. Yes, it was bigger and we're going to get it mounted. I might even consider getting a puppy in the spring.

Anyway, enough about me. This was her day…and her first bird. No waders, and a pump. She got cold feet, and she shed a couple of tears when she didn’t put the gun on her shoulder right. We tried wing shooting first but quickly moved to a water swat to seal the deal. “Her” dog even “retrieved” her duck. I’m a proud dad. Will be looking for a gas auto loader for next season.

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[murraywader]

Great stuff Justin!

[BCR3]

Best thing I've seen today. Congrats to both of you on making some memories.

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[mello_collins]

damn right!!!!

[HERRINGBONE]

good job J!

[WoodieSC]

Great job, Pop!

[wskinner]

Congrats. That’s a great looking spot.

[justhuntin]

Good times ! Soak em up .

[jws]

Excellent

[Black Bart]

Well done, BB. And Little Daughter as well.

[BMAC_ducks]

Feet on the air vent is a great pic. Hahaha done that a time or two.

[Shallow Minded]

Awesome job !!!

[ersepton]

That’s awesome all the way around!!

[bitesize]

Awesome!!

[Carolina Counsel]

Great story and pics.

[Rubberhead*]

I'm convinced that we, as fathers, are the ones that set the standard by which are daughters will judge every man in their lives. BB, you are setting a very high standard...good for you.

When I hear a guy complaining that his daughter continually taking up with total schmucks, twerps that abuse or ignore them, I always think that these girls are just dating the closest reflection of their dad they can find. I'll bet most of these "dads" would find that same guy staring back at them for any mirror.

There was a time or two when my wife and I were a little worried about a guy my daughter was interested in but I never had to lift a finger or say a word - she put these schmucks in the road quicker than I could have. She's married now with a kid and her husband is not only a great and attentive to her but a great and attentive father too. If anything, I worry about him having to put up with the little spoiled princess that I handed over to him...haha.

Again, great job BigBrother.

[FishSticker]

Yessir...good job Dad and Miss Addie

[Smilee]

Awesome buddy!

[dmatheny21]

Yep! Good stuff!