snapper Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Well, today was the youth turkey hunting day in PA. The weather wasn't the greatest at 5am...little windy, raining, and a fog that wouldn't lift. My buddy Pete and I took out his son to try and get him his first bird. At day break...heard nothing...I decided to keep quiet for a bit, then I heard two gobblers on the other hill. They were way over on the next property...but sorta gave me the green light to try and fire up any birds in our area. Started with a diaphram and really didn't hear anything. It didn't look like it was going to be a good day. Finally thought I heard something...made a few calls and heard a gobble not too far off. Started to work this bird when I realized he wasn't far and not alone. In about 60 seconds we had 7 gobblers at the decoy. He had trouble waiting for the birds to split up...but at 6:50 am Devin had his first bird on the ground. Didn't have a scale, but guessed around 20lbs. When we got back to the truck...got the tape out and measured out a 9 3/4" beard with one 3/4" spur and 1" for the other. It all happened quick...but I think he's hooked. I took some pics...but you'll have to wait for the roll to finish. BTW, this early youth turkey season is prob. one thing I think the PGC has done right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gobblergetter15 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Thats awesome, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Thats great, congrats to yall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... That is awesome snap! Congrats to him. I can't wait to see the pictures. I got up this morning at 4:30 am with my daughter & we looked outside. We had planned on hunting about a mile from my house. The weather was horrible here in the am. Lots of wind, driving rain and a bit of sleet. She decided to go back to bed Not that I can blame her.....I did not protest much I'll get her a bird during teh regular season. In better weather. The PGC has really done a fine job with the youth hunts. We have taken advantage of the early deer & turkey youth seasons. What a GREAT idea. I'd like to see them offer a youth only buck hunt as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Congrats to Devin, sounds like an awesome bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaHunter Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Congrats on the bird, sounds like an awsome trip.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Sounds like a heck of a morning!! Congrats to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Congrats on his first bird!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Good deal snap!! Congrats to Devin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Wat to go Devin, can't wait to see the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Thats is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: PA youth day... Dang... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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