Coach Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Yesterday I took my oldest son Matt out for the Jr. opener. We had a good opportunity at first light as I called a young gobbler in to our decoys. He came in on a string but kind of held up at around 40 yards. I messed up and told Matt he should shoot a little too early, but I've seen him kill a turkey at that range before. Unfortunately, it was miss, and one more young tom has gotten an education. Today was Nick's turn. We got up at 3, ate some breakfast and headed to a spot a buddy of mine had gotten into some birds and left his blind set up. Not knowing for sure if we'd find his blind, or even make it that far before we heard something I packed in my blind as well. After a long hike we finally found his blind and got set up before light. It was a really quiet morning with no wind - perfect for calling. We called, waited and listened for about 1/2 hour and heard no gobbling or even hens. Nick was getting really cold despite lots of layers. I'm guessing he got a little sweaty on the hike in, so we decided to work our way back to the truck and look for a new spot. On the way out, we stopped and called. About half-way back to the truck, hit the slate call and immediately got multiple gobbles. They were close, so we had to set up really fast. Nick put out the decoys while I set up the blind - turkeys gobbling the whole time. We got in the blind and started some light calling. The gobbling had stopped for a short time, but the next response was even closer - we knew they were on their way in. Within a few minutes we could see two toms working their way toward the decoys. Sure enough they kept moving closer. I picked a tree I knew was within shooting distance and told Nick once they got past that point, pick an opportunity and let 'em have it. The bigger of the two was in front and got to that tree and started moving a little off to our right, still approaching the decoys. Nick waited for him to clear a deadfall and BOOOOM! I didn't see the impact because I was trying to cover my ears, but Nick says - "He's dead!". It was a great shot with multiple hits in the neck and head. This was Nick's second turkey. Now it's time to get Matt back out there for another whack at them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Congrats to Nick, way to get it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Awesome!!! Way to getrdone Nick and dad. Was it a pop up blind you used? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 17, 2011 It was a double bull Matrix. When things go right, they set up in a minute or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted April 17, 2011 WAY TO GO NICK! Now it's Matt's turn. Best of luck to him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Awesome bird Nick! Way to go!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Great job guys!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Sounds like a good couple of mornings spent together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Great job Nick! Great bird! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Sweet! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Congrats! Good luck to Matt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koury Guide Service Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Congrats on a great bird and a great adventure calling turkeys. When it all works out it is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Congrats Nick, that is a nice lookin bird and the smile is priceless......good gobble!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues.300 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 Congrats Nick thats awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
