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Post by wtlhaven on Apr 21, 2007 11:52:43 GMT -5
Got out this morning with my oldest for the youth hunt not expecting much, but the birds were on fire. Well, for a while, but then things went to pot. They hit the ground and clammed up. Did some walking trying to shock one, but no luck. About 8:30 I decided to go set up on a food plot with a couple decoys out and do a little calling to see if one would come thru. After about 15 minutes, one started answering. While on it's way, this bird started hammering, pops over the hill and runs up right in front of us. Too bad the gun was pointed to the left and the bird stopped to our right and strutted his stuff @ 10 yds for around 10-15 minutes. After a lot of pleases and c'mons, he finally moved to our left toward the other decoy and Tristan put him down @ 14 yds.. It was an awesome hunt. The best turkey hunt I have ever been on and to top it off with it being his first. Don't think it could ever be beat even if I tried!!!! He pulled it off, did a GREAT job, and I couldn't be happier!!!! 25 lbs 10 1/2" beard 18 mm spurs
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Post by gobblerfreak on Apr 21, 2007 11:59:52 GMT -5
WAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO There ya go little Man!!!! Thats AWESOME Super good bird to boot, man Ya gotta be one proud papa So where were Ya'll huntin at? Its a gorgeous day to be out huntin em today, wish my opening day was gonna be this pretty.
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Post by JohnSmiles on Apr 21, 2007 13:18:57 GMT -5
OUTSTANDING!
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Post by dec on Apr 21, 2007 13:23:07 GMT -5
That rocks! Congrats to you guys!
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Post by bsutravis on Apr 21, 2007 14:28:47 GMT -5
That is AWESOME!!! Congrats to Tristan! That's a great photo (the one where he's by himself, you totally ruined the photo that you are in wtl! LOL/jk) I bet his heart was about to jump out of his chest! Very cool.....congrats to the both of you!
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Post by oggie on Apr 21, 2007 16:35:07 GMT -5
Nice, Very nice Bird.congratulations to you both.
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Post by Decatur on Apr 21, 2007 17:00:49 GMT -5
Great job to both of you! Congrats!!
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Post by Hood on Apr 21, 2007 17:59:30 GMT -5
Well Done! Congrats to both of you!
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 21, 2007 18:07:01 GMT -5
Good job guys on a team effort to down an excellent bird.
My congratulations to all.
The smile says it all....
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 21, 2007 19:37:05 GMT -5
Congratulations to Little Man on a fine bird. h.h.
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Post by duff on Apr 21, 2007 21:38:40 GMT -5
Give that boy a pat on the back for me. Good job guys!!!
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Apr 21, 2007 21:44:39 GMT -5
Awesome bird..Congrats to the hunter..
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Post by cambygsp on Apr 22, 2007 4:59:19 GMT -5
Great Job!
We had fun but didn't score a bird!
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Post by Mark T on Apr 22, 2007 7:00:28 GMT -5
That bird is bigger than that boy!!! Great photo's and bird!! Congrats to both of you!! Mark T
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Post by nsporleder on Apr 22, 2007 8:16:41 GMT -5
Great job!!! ;D Congrats to you both on a great hunt and bird!
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Post by jstalljon on Apr 23, 2007 6:41:25 GMT -5
Now that's what I'm talking about! Congrats to the two of you...
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Post by wtlhaven on Apr 23, 2007 7:20:50 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. He is still smiling from ear to ear!!!!!!
Gobblerfreak, this bird was taken in Dearborn county. It was definetly an awesome day and weekend for the hunt!!!!
BSU, thanks for letting me know about the pic with me in it. Didn't mean to scare anyone!!!! LOL
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Post by featherduster on Apr 23, 2007 7:44:04 GMT -5
He is no little man now. He is a big man. GOOD JOB DAD.
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Post by mullis56 on Apr 23, 2007 10:24:32 GMT -5
Awesome....good one!
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Post by RJ on Apr 24, 2007 22:39:59 GMT -5
Sweeeeet ! .... beauty bird !! Congrat's
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