Got one this morning

catcher · Post by **catcher** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:32 pm

Well I have wanted really badly to take my oldest son with me this year. He is 7 years old and really wanted to see one up close and struting before I shot it. No presure right. So I roosted some last night and we were up at 4:15 and out the door shortly after that. After a twenty five minute walk. We were set up to them about 90 yards away with one hen decoy about 30 yards behind and out from us. 5:40 he started to gobble and around 5:50 I gave him so soft tree calls which he responded to. At around 6:00 I gave him a fly down call which he double gobbled to. Then he flew down and gobbled on the ground. I knew he had some hens with him because I heard them come down as well. So I knew to kill him I had to get his girlfriends over to visit my decoy. So some light calling and content purring he was on the way. But no gobbling. I thought they were close and it was killing me so I gave him a loud cut. And he gobbled and was only about 40 yards but I could not see him do to the brush. Then I saw the boss hen walking at a quick pace to check out my decoy. I was praying that the gobbler would show him self. Then about 30 seconds later I saw him and he was struuting with 3 other hens with him. He was about 25 yards and walking with the hens to check out my decoy. I said to my son do you see him? And he said no. I could not beleive it because he was so close. So I took a glance at him and he was looking at the decoy still. So I said no not there look to the left. Now they were 15 yards and broadside full Strut. I said is that good enough for you. He said ya shoot him. So off went a load of #4's. My son almost beat the shot to the bird. He had a hold of his leg while he flopped before I even had another shell chambered. It was an awesome experience to have your son right beside you at that moment. I would not trade it for the world. So details on the bird are. He weighs 19.11 lbs and had an even 10 inch beard and 1 1/8 spurs. An awesome opening day for me and my son.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:54 pm

Congratulations and a great picture too! It's a nice memory you've given you boy, I know you'll both cherish the moment forever.

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:18 pm

Congrats on a great morning. Glad to see your son is so enthusiastic about it. Must have been quite a thrill for the both of you.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:19 pm

Way to go my brother,Thats a fine turkey,I know you are proud.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:26 pm

Very nice indeed! Great story and a Boss Bird. Congrats.

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:34 pm

Great story, nice bird

dick195252 · Post by **dick195252** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:30 pm

Congratulations on your bonus {Turkey} The Day with your Son in the Woods is Priceless

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:37 pm

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:02 pm

Congrates to you both.

8up · Post by **8up** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:51 pm

Great Memories, Great story, and a Great bird Congrats.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:16 am

Congrats, good stury, great bird.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:38 pm

Beautiful Bird. Congratulations!!!

Fishn-Hunter · Post by **Fishn-Hunter** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:02 pm

Congrats man great bird, great job by your lad to stay still, calm and silent to get the bird close. He is a hunter for sure showing that much patients at that age and a great teacher your are. I am a firm believer in teaching them young, I tip my hat. I can't wait till my girls are old enough and get them in the field.
Fishn-Hunter