HuntingInMaine Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 My 10 year old son Nick got his N.H. turkey this morning!!! I got almost the whole hunt on video (missed the kill shot though ) and it's at the taxidermist right now. We almost didn't even go out this morning because of heavy rain but it lightened up a little so we headed out. We quickly located two toms, got set up, and called for almost an hour before two very nice birds walked out from behind the stone wall and right towards the decoy. My son was going to shoot the first bird but he got scared and flew off. This had the other tom a little nervous and he stopped at about 40 yards out. It's a little longer shot then we would have liked, but Nick dropped him with one shot! It was a nice looking bird from a distance, but up close he was incredible! He weighed 20.5 lbs with matching 1.25" spurs and an 11.25" beard for a score of 68 points!!! The biologists at the tagging station wanted pics of Nick and his bird and I'm researching the chance of this being a state record book bird. The NWTF's website has him tied for third place in the adult catagory for NH so I'm very excited and proud about the possibility of that happening! Ok, I'm done bragging now, here are some pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! WAY TO GO NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very nice bird buddy!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! I bet he's quite tickled taking that monster!! WTG on a job well done Nick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! WAY TO GO Nick.... That's definately one monster of a bird... [ QUOTE ] Ok, I'm done bragging now [/ QUOTE ] Never stop BRAGGING,, that's what MOM'S and DAD'S do when thier kids do something great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Thats awsome..............could be he wanted the pics for next years hunting regs as well, that would be a proud moment for the mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Awesome!!!! That is a huge bird. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Alright then Nick - a huge "attaboy" for such a smokin sweet gobbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer huntin k-man Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Tell your son congrats!! I was out also this moring in New Hampshire. I was able to stick it out for 2 hours in the light rain before the skys opened up and it just poored. I wanted to head back out after it lifted a little but noon time came before the rain ever thought of stopping enough to get out. Congratulations again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! WOW!!!!!! Way to go Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! AWESOME job!!! I'm sure you're a very proud father. Congrats to the both of you. Great spurs on that gobbler too BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! I've said it on this board before, I can't wait to share that moment with my son (also 10). Congratulations to both of you. What a bird for the first one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Congrats to you both! I'm sure it wont soon be forgotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Way to go !! That a WHALE of a gobbler !! Looks a little wet there----lol Conglads on a nice gobbler! CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! ATABOY NICK!!! WAY TO GO! Congrats on that great looking gobbler! That will be cool to have your name in the record books up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! That is a great bird anywhere! Congrats to Nick! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! congratulations to your son on the monster bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Nick, that is one awesome bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Great bird Nick, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HONKERS44 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Awsome Bird....you could pick your teeth with them spurs......congrats....Honkers44!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Sweet! Congrats to your son.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! WOW! Super bird.... Way to go there Nick...Congrats to ya there buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Nick says thanks for all the congratulations....he's still glowing from that hunt! (and so am I! LOL) Now he's eagerly awaiting the half mount to be returned. [ QUOTE ] I've said it on this board before, I can't wait to share that moment with my son (also 10). [/ QUOTE ] It is great when it finally happens! I don't get nearly as excited when I shoot something as when he does. Best of luck to your son!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 Re: My Son\'s New Hampshire Bird!! Congrats to Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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