Ashley Douglas and her Claiborne County buck

Ashley Douglas got this great buck in Utica, Miss., on Dec. 7, 2024. This buck is extra special to her because she killed it with the rifle her grandfather purchased for her when she was a kid. He passed away in May 2024.

“On Dec. 7, 2024, in Claiborne County, a 5-year long dry spell (for bucks) finally came to an end! This buck is extra special to me because I killed it with the rifle my grandfather purchased for me when I was a kid. He passed away in May 2024. He was my best friend and best hunting buddy. Any time I killed a deer, he would ask if I killed it with the gun he bought for me and it would make his day when I told him “yes.” Then he would send pictures to all of his friends and family, even if it was just a doe. This was the first time I have shot this gun since his passing, and after I shot the deer I could hear him say “alright” in his cute little voice with a special little giggle he would always do. This buck will forever be my most favorite kill.”

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