Coach Report post Posted April 23, 2012 We've had a great time on the youth hunt so far. My youngest son, Josh, was able to take his first javelina back in Feb, shortly after turning 10. Yesterday, he took his first ever turkey. It was an awesome but tough hunt - just an amazing experience. I had a long, detailed story planned, but hey, what do we really want to see??? Pictures! It was a great hunt - classic turkey calling with lots of gobbling and strutting at the decoys, followed by a one-shot kill by a first timer. Josh with his first turkey... So, today we headed back out with my two older boys. This time my middle boy, Nick, was in the "shooter" seat. Poor Matt, sucks to be the oldest - lol. After a weak start on our first set-up, we got a gobbler talking across a small drainage. No time to set up decoys or blinds, I had them lay behind a log near the edge of the cut. This tom was close and looking for love. I backed off and started calling. He gobbled twice, then shut up. I wasn't sure what to do next and as I was watching Nick, I see him raise his gun and fire. "I got him" he shouts....LOL. That tom came in quiet but walked right into the boys. Hope you enjoyed the story and pix. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Congrats to Josh and Nick on some nice birds. Jason you sure have raised some nice hunters, you must be a proud father. Good luck to Matt, I'm sure he'll connect soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Awesome job on the toms! Congrats to both boys! The smiles says it all! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Awh, good times. Congratulations to both he boys on a couple beautiful birds. Nice work dad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your kind words. I really have to give these young guys the credit. When I was that age, I couldn't "keep my cool" as well as they have been able to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 23, 2012 You guys rock!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 I haven't been on here in a week and what a way to start my viewing. Congratulations to Josh on his first bird and a great one at that. Another congrats to Nick with a beauty as well. Good luck to Matt. Hunting as a family can't be beat and thanks Coach for sharing some of it with us. That Josh is going to catch up to his older brothers real fast the way he's going. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Whoohoo! Awesome job boys on a couple of great birds! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brian390 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Congrats on the bird. Would you mind sharing what unit you were in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Huge congrats to the Little Big Men that are taking down the thunder chickens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couespatrol Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Congrats to all. Nothing compares to hunting with your kids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koury Guide Service Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Awesome job. Nothing better than hunting with your kids. It is even better when the turkeys follow the plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Congrats on the bird. Would you mind sharing what unit you were in? Sorry for the delay, Brian. They were both taken in unit 1, very far apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted April 25, 2012 Awesome job. Nothing better than hunting with your kids. It is even better when the turkeys follow the plan. That's for sure, Shane. I wonder why they never come in to my calls when I have the tag, lol. Seems they always go the opposite direction when I'm hunting them, but come in on a string for the kiddos. I can live with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
