I had two of three sons draw this tag. I also helped a hunting buddy with his daughter on this hunt. Every hunt was awesome. Just spending time with a young hunter, experiencing the outdoors and teaching them so many things about hunting, outdoors and the animals, with or without a kill.
Every year was different. Elk, area and weather.
One son had a few close calls with brach antler bulls, but being young was not experienced enough to know what to do at the time it was right. That is what was awesome with his hunt. The experience and learning he took in on that hunt.
My other son missed a good branch antler bull, passed on a spike at 35 yards and filled his tag on an awesome 5x5 bull. Elk were very vocal on his hunt.
Friends duagther's hunt was hot, tough and no elk talk at all. Great time also.
Best advise I can give is be in hunting area a good hour early. Drive around and stop frequently and cow call and bugle. Listen for elk. We found numerous herds of bulls doing this prior to shooting light and then set up on best situation. The tough just hearing them bugle and talk is exciting.
Best of luck, don't stress and just enjoy your time with your daughter. Hopefully this is just one hunting experience she will remember for a lifetime of continued hunting.
