WHALE Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Emmy was able to tag her first tom this morning at 6:30. The birds were right where I had seen them yesterday. We got within 150 yards of him early. We set up and called to him very subtle on the slate for 45 minutes. He actually passed by us at 70 yards or so and sounded like he was leaving. I told Emmy we need to get up higher on the ridge. I decided to call loud and aggressive with the diaphragm. He let out two loud gobbles and I told Emmy to get ready he is coming. 5 minutes later we see him full strut with wings dragging the ground. When he reached a clearing I told her shoot. She made a perfect 21 yard shot. I am a proud papa. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats! What a great memory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Congratulations to Emmy on a bird as big as she is. There is no doubt you're a proud papa. Great job on getting Emmy in on that bird. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the memory making moment. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Fine bird, Fine moment........BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted April 18, 2014 That's fantastic! Congratulations on her getting her first bird and on sharing an incredible experience you'll both cherish forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Nice! Congrats to both of you!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrk2Hnt Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Good for you guys. I love reading the stories about everyone taking the kids out. It just makes me even more anxious for the day my son is old enough. Congrats on her first bird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Great job Emmy, congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Awesome...congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Great Job Emmy! Nice of your dad to bring him into range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markgann Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Great job Emmy and john you are the man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted April 18, 2014 awesome tom congrats ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted April 18, 2014 That's great,I love the second picture with the bird on the fallen down tree, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites