KidBowHunter Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Well I got my second archery turkey yesterday after missing one two weeks ago. Here's the story: We got in the blind about 4:45. We were at a water hole. Once it got light, we started calling a bit. Nothing. Then about 8:00, my Dad did a couple clucks on the call, and then GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE. There was a gobbler about 15 yards behind the blind. After a minute, he left. After a while, we called a little. Nothing. Then about 12:00, we were packing up to leave, and my Dad kept saying pack up quietly in case something came in. So I was packing up and I had my backpack on my chair, and my Dad said don't move. There were two gobblers. I had to make a real weird shot like half-squatting because my backpack was on my chair, and there was a branch in my way. I made the shot, and he took off full speed. I saw the arrow in him, so i knew i hit him. We waited a while, then went to where we last saw him. We find a little blood trail. Then we lost it. We were praying hard. Then, a miracle happened. I found the blood trail some 60 yards away from were we lost it. Then, we lost it again. We couldn't find anymore blood. Then, my Dad walked off about 20 feet in the opposite direction we had been looking, and found him buried under a log! I was so excited. He had about a 9 inch beard. Here are some pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Sehr Gut! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Wow, that's awesome!! Turkey with a bow is a great accomplishment! Congratulations! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Way to go, Troy! I am one proud papa! It was hard to find that downed bird, but the Lord lead us to him. I am amazed how you can sit still in a blind for 13 hours! It was interesting to see you get buck fever for the first time two weeks ago, I was beginning to wonder if you were normal! But you came back with a great shot! Dad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Troy you never seem to stop impressing me. You have had a great young hunting carrier. Keep up the good work and I have to admit, I'm glad to hear you chocked a couple weeks ago I was beginning to think you had nerves of steel Good luck on the upcoming draw and go get a Bighorn with your bow at what 15 now CONGRATULATIONS TROY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Congrats Troy and Mark!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Dude!!! That so freakin' ROCKS!!!! I know a lot of "well seasoned" verterans, who would love to pull off an archery turkey and you've got 2 now. Great job!!! And thanks for sharing the pictures and story with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Way to go!!!Just awesome!!! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Tremendous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Great job and really nice bird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Awesome job Troy! Congrats guys on another successfull hunt. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Congratulations Troy on your archery gobbler. That is amazing that you have shot 2 already at such a young age. Finding that bird sounded tough but you stuck with it and didn't give up. Sounds like your Dad has been doing a great job of making you into a great hunter. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Way to go Troy! You sure know how to get it done. Congrats to you on a fine bird! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rugerman Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Congratulations Troy! I too am amazed you can sit still for 13 hours in a blind but not for an hour in class :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June Report post Posted May 5, 2009 KidBowHunter, Way cool!!, and very, very impressive. Thanks for posting your story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
