willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Well after my dad not wanting to put in for 24A Turkey and me wanting too. When the draw results came out, low and behold we both got the ONLY 2 tags for the later hunt (May 3 to May 23). Now my dad has been Turkey hunting before but its been well over 20 years with only a hen taken (never a gobble) and this being my first time we knew we were going to have fun. I took off May 6 through May 10 and hunted every day waking up at 3:20 every morning . We heard Gobblers EVERY day but it seemed as if every other day they would answer you more than once. We called one in on Tuesday May 7 at 66 yards and he stayed out at that distance for 45 minutes and left. We knew we were doing something right but knew that something was wrong. I called Amanda and asked if she had any info and was very helpful in letting us borrow a few hen decoys since we already had a Jake decoy. We thought that may have been the reason he never came closer, he could not find the hen. Thursday May 9 we heard one in his roost so we got all set up and started calling. While our attention was on the one gobbling we heard one gobble to our right and knew he was coming into us. I had my dad set up for the take and I was behind the call and camera videoing the whole thing. When he got to within 40 yards my dad shot and was able to harvest his first ever Gobbler and to top it off he had a 10" beard. We could not believe it. Of course when he shot all I could tape was him shooting because the bird was behind a tree in my view, go figure. We continued to hunt every day we could and I had one chance when we drove up onto 2 of them at 50 yards last Sunday but of course I could not seal the deal. Every time I have been drawn for a big game critter I have harvested so for this being my first time not harvesting what I was drawn for I was a little disappointed but then look back at how much fun my dad and I had (some days my boy went of course that's when we would see Turkeys) and his harvest I believe it was as successful as you can get on a hunt. Thanks again dad and my son for the memories of a lifetime. Amada all I can say is thank you so much for all your info you were willing to share. You helped make this one fun and successful hunt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Congrats to your Dad Clay on his first gobbler! Sounds like you guys had a great hunt together along with your son, very cool. Here is a pic for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Yep thats us...LOL. Thanks again Sheldon for the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Congratulations to your Dad Clay and thanks a bunch for sharing your story and pics. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 25, 2013 Nice job, Clay. 24A is not the easiest place around to find turkey, as I'm sure you know. Way to get it done with your dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 25, 2013 Hey Congrats to your dad and to you for having a successful hunt even though you didn't get one. I know you guys put in a lot of days of hunting and I am sure you learned a lot while doing it, so next time you get drawn will be even better. I am so glad the decoy helped out! How great that you had three generations out on this hunt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted May 25, 2013 Great job Clay! I'm glad your dad put the smack down on that big ol' sneeeeeeeky gobbler! Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted August 5, 2013 Here is the video. WATCH IN HD!!! https://vimeo.com/71713528 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted August 5, 2013 Great video , that bird hung up for a bit . I didn't know if he was gonna make it in. Now lets work on that box call! Lol Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 5, 2013 Great video!! Looks like you had a better view than your dad! Nice teamwork guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 5, 2013 Nice job in the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted August 5, 2013 I wanted to get the shot on video but you guys all know Turkeys. This was not even the one we thought was going to come in. The first on we had talking was straight ahead on the hillside at the beginning of the video where the decoys are set up. Low and behold this one came in. I would have shot but I wanted my dad to harvest his first Gobbler. I tried with no success. That box call we used my dad has had for over 20 years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil Diver Down Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Good job on the video and sticking with the hunt! Dumb question from a total newb, but would most of you call that many times and that often with the tom close by? Is that what pushed him off his hang up or was it general horniness? I've not really hunted turkeys - tried to help my kids (no available mentors at the youth camp) without any success - but would be hesitant to call so often/much myself. Any advice is appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
