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Author: | vabirdhunter [ Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Jake for a Jake |
Zach and I got a late start this morning. I sat the clock for 4:00. But it was pm not am. Some how I woke up at 5:00 and was going crazy. After a little excitment of running out the door and maybe breaking the speed limit ....just a little, we got to the farm. At 6:05 we were headed for the woodline. Half way there I made an Owl hoot and got three bird to gobble. All three bird were a good ways off. We put a hen and jake decoy out got sat up and waited about 10 minutes later and I started to call a little. Right away the bird that was behind us to my right sounded off. a few more calls and a other bird right behind about 100-200 yrds gobble. all together three birds were interested. I started using my Cane Creek Slate call doing clucks and purrs. The birds were not gobbleing as much and the last time one did it still sounded pretty far off. I went quite on the calls and about 5 minutes went by and I heard something coming in right behind me and Zach. We were backed up against an up rooted tree so we had good cover. All of a suudden I hear this bird and it only about 4 feet to my right. I'm trying not to shake to death. Zach on my left.The bird stop and I thinking it has seen me or something. At this point I had no idea if it was a hen ,jake ,or Tom. The bird started moving off to my right and I was able to turn my head just enough to see it was a Jake. I told Zach to get ready . The bird eased his way around a tree and made his way to the field. He went right for the decoys. Zach eased the safety off the 20 gauge when the bird came in site. I told him to shoot. 17 yrds and the young bird went down for the count. We looked like a couple of crazy fools in that field jumping around, giving each other high five's, hugging each other, tears , you name it. Zach said this was the happiest day of his life. The bird weighted 14lbs 4oz had a 4" beard and 1/4 " spurs If I never take another bird thats okay. This was a great day. God Bless you all Tim |
Author: | Doug [ Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:45 pm ] |
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Great job Tim and Zach.. It is a great feeling when your son gets his first bird. Enjoy every minute with him b/c it don't last long. Shane is 17 now and still hunts with me but i see him wanting to hunt more with his friend. But thats O.K. i know he wants to get his own hunting buddy now and if they are hunting it is better than being out on the streets. I hope you all have some more luck this season!!! Doug |
Author: | Rhino [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:51 am ] |
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Great story Tim. Doesn't get any better does it? |
Author: | barry [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:18 am ] |
Post subject: | jake for a jake |
A GREAT DAY indeed!!! One you both will treasure forever. barry |
Author: | JayMc [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:18 pm ] |
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Congrats! I can't wait for my son to be old enough to go. |
Author: | Earl [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:59 pm ] |
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Great story.. congrats to both of you!!1 |
Author: | TK582 [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:15 pm ] |
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I think we have a New Turkey Addict with us here... Way to go.. Tom |
Author: | Dale [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:18 pm ] |
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Congrats on a fine hunt! Thanks for sharing the story. It will be a lifelong passion for you now! |
Author: | vabirdhunter [ Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:16 pm ] |
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Someone help!!! Zach's face has been stuck like this since last Saturday! |
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