ALABAMA SUCCESS

■ Getting your first deer of the season is always memorable. When that deer is a 10-pointer shot while hunting with your grandfather, the event is even more noteworthy.

In late November 2022, Daniel Marshall, 13, was hunting during the firearms season with his grandfather Tra Cosby on family land in Elmore County, Alabama.

“We watched a number of deer come in, including some smaller bucks,” Cosby said. “When this one came out right before dark, it was one we agreed would be a good deer to shoot. We had to watch the deer come from about 250 yards to 150 before we felt comfortable making the shot.”

Daniel steadied his .308 and fired. The deer fell on the spot.

“We were both very excited, especially to watch it drop in its tracks,” Cosby said. “He’s a good young hunter. Early in the season, trying to get your first deer of the year, it was a great feeling to make a quick kill on a nice buck. Neither of us will forget it.”

Daniel killed another 10-pointer during January 2023 while hunting with his father. And he also scored a turkey during Spring 2023.

“He loves the outdoors and hunting,” Cosby said. “He’ll hunt any time someone will take him.”

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