KidBowHunter Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Hey everyone, You may remember me from my post on my Javelina, but this time I am posting something different. I am posting my story about my Spring Turkey Hunt, Unit 22 around Payson. It was about 3:30 a.m. opening day last Friday, when my dad told me to wake up. I had a hard time waking up, but I finally did. We finally took off, and hiked to spot a half-mile down the road. We finally got there and set up in the blind. I stayed awake for a while, then dozed off, occasionally waking up and looking around. At about 6:30 I woke up. The sun was shining through the blind netting, so I could see absolutely nothing. I told my dad "If a turkey comes in right now, I won’t be able to see him!" All of the sudden, my dad points right to a gobbler outside. Oh, crap I thought. The funny thing was, a coues doe came in at the same time as the turkey! A few minutes later, the doe winded us, and then a distant truck starting up sent the gobbler off. I went back to sleep. Then, at about 8:15, I felt a sharp banging on my knee. It was my dad, who pointed outside the blind. I knew it was a gobbler. I had a clear shot. I was breathing so hard, and I couldn’t get my legs to stop shaking. Finally I calmed down, and pulled the trigger of the 12 gauge shotgun. I hit him in the head clearly, and he fell right there. He twitched his wing once or twice, and then was dead. I HAVE to thank my dad, bowsniper, for helping me, putting in a lot of time and effort, and for dragging me out to the desert for shotgun practice. Thanks, dad, I couldn’t have done it without you! -- Troy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted May 1, 2007 I want to thank Mike (TreeStandman) for helping us to find a great spot to hunt turkeys. Thanks Mike! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron G. Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Congrats on a nice bird! Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Congrats on a great turkey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted May 1, 2007 +1 on a nice bird! Your story sounds like a lot of my turkey hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 1, 2007 OUTSTANDING TROY!!! Congratulations on your turkey and thanks for sharing the story! My son Erik and I are heading-up to the Kiabab this weekend for a turkey hunt, and we can't wait. Best regards to you & your father on your future hunts!!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Way to go Troy. Your on a roll Thats a great bird you got there I enjoyed your story. Maybe a deer tag for you this fall Remember!! Write it down Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetmule Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Right on Troy, great story and a beautiful bird. Good job grasshopper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Congrats Troy on an awesome bird. Thanks for sharing your story and pictures with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted May 1, 2007 outstanding Troy! Big congrats to you and your father! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted May 1, 2007 You are off to a great start Troy!!! Keep up the good work and good luck this next season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Great Job on the bird! PS - Your dad gave you a great name. Troy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Congrats to Troy and Mark!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 1, 2007 Way to go Troy! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and the awesome pictures! A huge congratulations to you and your father! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted May 1, 2007 great job. jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
