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Zoë's first kill with new rifle.
11 October 2011, 13:57
ShonaZoë's first kill with new rifle.
A while back I posted some pictures of my little girl with a Dassie she shot as her first trophy using my grandfathers Winchester .22.
Since then she got a new little rifle that fits her much better. The rifle is a little Pink Cricket in .22
As the hunting season is winding down I finally had the time today to take her hunting with it.
The excitement on her face when she shot her first animal with it was priceless.
As things are progressing now you will probably see reports here in 15 years time of her guiding clients with a Pink Double .470 Nitro.
11 October 2011, 16:03
cameronaussieLove the head shot.
11 October 2011, 16:22
BwanamichHI Johann,
When I showed your previous post of your lovely daughter with her dassie to my kids (twin boys aged 5 and daughter aged 8 back then), they "forced" me to take them hunting as well. They all eventually "drew first blood" on a dassie and have urged me at every opportunity to take them again, this time for something bigger!
Ufortunately, in Tz one has to be 18 years or older in order to legally hunt.
"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa
hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset
11 October 2011, 16:26
Andrew McLarenI just LOVE everything about the posting! Just love the kid-sized rifle!
Can just think about the comments if I were to get a pienk stocked little rifle for one of my grandsons! Won't live that down easily!
In good hunting.
Andrew McLaren
11 October 2011, 17:58
Dutch44Wonderful head shot, no wasted meat. You should be very proud. Glad to know someone else has a safari outfit just like mine!
Dutch
11 October 2011, 18:22
Upton O. GoodWonderful.
11 October 2011, 18:46
vapodogTis better to go hunting with a kid than to go hunting for the kid.....an old saying....
That little girl is a darn lucky gal! Her smile says it all!
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11 October 2011, 18:55
D. NelsonWay to go...I just love it. A future big game hunter in the making!
Best regards, D. Nelson
11 October 2011, 18:57
adamhunter Good Stuff Johann!
30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
11 October 2011, 19:11
timbakileCongratulations!!!
My eldest daughter turned three this year, and when i asked her what she wanted for her birthday, her reply was a pink rifle!!!
She is still a little young, but no doubt i will be getting her one in the next couple of years!
11 October 2011, 19:43
Arild IversenLovely pictures, die baas and her pink rifle
Good to se that she follows your footsteps Johann
Arild Iversen.
11 October 2011, 20:50
HuttyGreat photos. I love the cricket rifle. Bought one for my daughter when she was 4. Guys at the gun store loved it when she came to pick it up.
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11 October 2011, 22:09
Bill/OregonJohann: I can't believe how much Zoë has grown! That's good shooting with the little Cricket. I am amazed you were able to fit a scope to it.
Say hi to Vera and your folks for me.
Bill Powell
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
11 October 2011, 23:31
Use Enough GunAndrew: They have them in black too. I have one in black and one in pink for my grandkids to shoot.
12 October 2011, 05:52
retreeverLove it. Showing a young child hunting and responsibility.
The best to you young Dad's,
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
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12 October 2011, 06:07
Greg BrownleeGreat shot! I love seeing kids getting into hunting, well done Dad!
I bought that same rifle for a client's daughter's birthday last year!
12 October 2011, 06:46
George WoodHi Johann and Vera,
Zoe's sure growing up to be a fine young lady and a great shot. Hard to believe it's been over three years since we hunted with you--time flies! Please give our regards to your folks for us. Cheers, George and Candy
12 October 2011, 07:19
NakihunterHead shot on a Ring dove! takes me back to my teen age days with an air rifle in India!
Really great to see a youngster getting into hunting!
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
12 October 2011, 10:09
dr_dog_guyMy goodness, Johann, your girl can shoot! Tell her congratulations and I hope she invites me to another tea party.
Chuck
12 October 2011, 13:37
David Hulme12 October 2011, 21:06
Jeff Wemmerquote:
Ufortunately, in Tz one has to be 18 years or older in order to legally hunt.
Do what??? To hunt anything???
Sounds like "Tanzi-fornia" to me!
Great shot Zoe!!! (apologize for thie hijack)
13 October 2011, 07:36
dla69She looks much older than when I saw her last.
15 October 2011, 02:57
Aspen Hill AdventuresI don't know how I missed this post until today but, I am very happy to see this, Johann! Fantastic, you are an awesome Daddy to Zoe!
Now, get Zoe's Mum out there! I bet she would like bow hunting! Jussssst saying!
~Ann
