The turkey's Friday morning were very boisterous on the roost. I had gotten setup in the blind with my buddy Dave and not long after (615) we heard our first gobble of the morning. Shortly thereafter we had 4-5 birds gobbling. Each one taking a turn after the first one finished. We were fairly close to the first bird, but the others seemed a distance off. Around 630 we had a hen(who I have no idea how she didn't bust us getting in!) take off out of the pine trees next to use and land in the adjacent field. I figured great she'll lead the toms away! I was right except for one tom. This one had heard my calling and was working in quickly. Dave and I couldn't see the bird, but he had boomed a gobble not far away! We knew he had to be close! I glance to my right and what do I see? TAIL FEATHERS! He's here! I sit up a little and see his giant white head fixated on my jake and hen decoys in full strut! I grabbed my bow and readied for a shot. When he started to come out of strut and go after the jake decoy I let the arrow go. It was a perfect shot somehow as I was shaking like a leaf! The tom didn't go another 5 yards and laid there. My first turkey with a bow! I was beside myself! So awesome. Can't thank Dave enough for his help and being there for the moment. He isn't a heavy bird at only 18.5lbs, but has the longest spurs I've taken with 1-1/8" hooks and a 10-3/4" beard. Thank you lord! What a great morning! It would have only been better had there been two toms strut in!
Congrats on your first Bow Bird. I'm hoping to get my first as well this season. My season starts this Thursday, can't wait.
Thank you all very much! It was a great moment. Yes, Kade was very excited to get the bird and the blind with me. He had to pick up feathers the broadhead cut off, a couple of wild violets, and a dandelion that he put by his seat in my truck and took home. We actually heard a couple gobbles also while we were packing up. He said, ''OH! Daddy I hear one!" Maybe if it all works out I can take him with me next year. He went deer hunting with me last year when we rattled in a 10 pointer that wouldn't come all the way in for a shot. He was psyched about that too.
I agree,nothing like having our youth along for the trip, I get to take my grandson in another 4 years, congrats on the bird. Rocky
