Reader’s Lens: Hunting Highlights

Donovan Delaney, 9, recently harvested his very first buck. "He was so excited," wrote Heather Delaney, who submitted this photo.

"Aiden Campbell, 11 years old, from Centralia, shot his first mule deer buck of his career this last week out of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area near Loomis, Washington. Aiden was one of five youths to be chosen for a youth hunting permit for this area and, with the help of his father, mother and grandfather, he successfully notched his tag." — submitted by Jennifer Campbell.

"Carter Smith, age 14, from Chehalis, got this four-point blacktail buck opening morning." — submitted by Matt Moses on Oct. 12

Chevelle Clark, 29, recently got her second deer — the first one with her grandmother's gun — in Littlerock, Washington.

"Abi Armstrong, 20, harvested on Oct. 21 in Loomis, Washington, with the help of Landyn and Jeff Brock." — submitted by Abi Armstrong

"My wife, Melissa, shot this buck on the 19th accompanied with our son, Hoss, in the St. Helens tree farm. It was a wonderful memory that our family will cherish forever. The Lord has truly blessed us." — submitted by Tristen Mitten

"Deacon Green, 15, of Pe Ell, Washington, with his general season blacktail he harvested on Oct. 19." — submitted by his parents, Mike and Kelli Green

"Barron Kaech, 11, Pe Ell, harvested his first buck this weekend, a nice 3-point blacktail." — submitted by Brittany Kaech on Oct. 20

Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 12:24 pm

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