ready2hunt Report post Posted October 7, 2012 I need to first start this by saying this was a true blessing and it will forever bring a smile to my face. Having been fortunate enough to draw elk tags for the same unit my father and I felt that it would be fun to put in for turkey in the same unit to give us another excuse to get up and go scouting for the elk hunts to come. Well as luck would have it we were both drawn for turkey as well and I decided that it would be a good time to let my oldest little one come on the hunt with us. (I have never even seen a turkey while turkey hunting, much less have I ever killed one) It was my first time having one of my own children with me to share a hunt and the first time my father had one of his grandchildren accompany him. Needless to say we were all very excited, so excited in fact that my daughter got up several times the night before the hunt to see if it was time to go haha! Well opening morning found us on the edge of our unit and as luck would have it we were running late. To add insult to injury we got caught in construction traffic. As a joke (and to keep the mood positive) I told my little girl "this is actually a good thing. Since we are stuck we will now see some turkeys we would otherwise have missed. 20 min. later traffic began to move again. We finally reached our destination and no sooner had I exited the vehicle and taken 3 steps down our trail did 8 turkey run right past us! None of us were ready for the shot though! To make a long story short we circled around them and 45 min. later I dropped my first turkey at 7:40 am opening morning! In light of all that had happened I can truly say that having my little one with me was one of the best experience of my life. I have never had so much fun during a hunt as I did watching my child love what I have grown to love. I often joke with my father that we would not have a close relationship were it not for the time we shared together hunting. Those who oppose hunting do not understand that it is so much more than taking an animal. I am truly grateful for this experience, hunting and for family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Woo-hoo!! that's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critter Report post Posted October 7, 2012 Nice job man - and also nice job bringing your girl with. That is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Well done so nice your little one could tag along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted October 8, 2012 That's awesome Congrats! Good luck with your elk hunt also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 8, 2012 20 years from now you'll be glad you took those pictures. I cherish the pictures of my kids when they were little. It must be the weekend for traffic. My son and I went up to 6A via Clints Well on Friday and sat for 1/2 an hour in road construction. Good/Bad news is was were first in line. LOL Never saw a turkey but came home with a few squirrels and a lot of memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 8, 2012 What a great outing with your daughter and father. You'll never forget that turkey hunt and i'm sure she wont either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the words. Thanks Brian for the advice! PRDATR- you must have been in the line just ahead of me haha!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcubed Report post Posted October 8, 2012 Congrats on having the family with you. What a special moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted October 8, 2012 So glad I could help out, all worth it with a picture like. Not sure who has the bigger smile you or your lil one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 8, 2012 True dat! She woke up today asking when we will go again haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted October 8, 2012 That picture is priceless man. Your little girl is adorable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Awesome story and Bird Chris! Thats a great thing you got going on taking the kids out into the woods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted October 10, 2012 Awesome - great time of year to be in the woods with the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Great story congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
