Just be glad she's with you. I feel your expecting too much out of the situation. You already wrote how excited you were for her going with you.
You've already won, by just having her with you. Praise her for what she is doing correctly, and stop focusing on what YOU feel is going wrong. If you don't, your probably gonna lose a lifetime hunting partner.
Much like taking my daughter, just do what she wants to do, and appreciate the moment. The hunt isn't always about the kill.
At a later time, you can use those moments where the deer came out, and how to be better prepared, but not now, as she will feel you are being negative.
Just my opinion, from a slightly envious guy. I wish my wife wanted to go hunting.
God Bless,
David B.
Last edited by BOFF; 01/26/13 11:00 AM.
