Ohiobucks Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 We had some luck here in Ohio during the youth season today. A perfect day weather wise turned into the perfect day hunting wise as well. My 12 year old son Jake and I were late getting to the woods this afternoon, we were waiting on Jake's momma to get home from her last day of work, so she could keep an eye on the little kids. We exchanges hi's and bye's in the driveway and we were off. We had a 30 minute drive ahead of us and were fortunate that we didn't get behind any Sunday drivers. When we got to the farm we were still on the dirt road and spotted a flock of birds on the hillside. When we pulled in to the farm they turned and went back into the woods we were going to be hunting. We drove the truck up over a hill out of sight and baled out. Got our gear together and ran the length of the woods to get to our blind, which was set up on the opposite side of this woods. The run felt like a marathon, but was only about 350-400 yards total. When we made it to the edge of the woods, we caught our breath and slowed down for the final 20 yards to our blind. As soon as we stepped into the woods, birds started running down the hill away from us, they were right on top of our blind already. I thought to myself Game Over, but told Jake we needed to get low and get into the blind as quickly and as quietly as possible. He got into the blind and was pulling his face mask on while I set the decoys up just outside the blinds window. I got into the blind with him and got my mask on and made a few soft kee-kee calls. I was using the call that I had won in the bulldawg benefit auction that Andy had put up. Did I tell you guys that this call is simply awesome? Sounds as good as it looks, I love it. Anyway, the lost kee-kee call worked out as planned. *Maybe* 30 seconds total in the blind after one series of calls and I could hear the birds coming back to the top of the hill. Maybe another 30 seconds after that, I spotted the red and blue periscope peaking over the hill. At 20 yards, the big tom spotted the dekes and went into full strut. He came right in with his buddy in tow as well. The lead strutter went straight for the jake decoy and at 11 yards, Jake put the hammer down! The bird was out cold before he hit the forest floor. A few quick wingbeats, a kick or two and it was all over. Jake started crying with joy, which made me choke up as well. Our hug lasted longer than the actual hunt did. Thank the Good Lord for this great day, it is one that I will never forget. Thanks for reading this story, I am glad to be sharing it with you all. Jake's first bird ever is a good one, specs are: 8 1/2" beard, matching 3/4" spurs and approx 19-20 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Congrats to Jake on a GREAT first bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Great Story there Tom. Congratulations to Jake on a great first bird. Congratulations to you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Absolutely Awesome Tom and Jake! Turkey woods I assume? Looks like Jake can finally live the "TURKEY!!!" story down now, eh? Man, what a weekend huh? Weather couldn't have been better. You're mounting that fan, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thanks guys I was using the call that I had won in the bulldawg benefit auction that Andy had put up. Did I tell you guys that this call is simply awesome? Sounds as good as it looks, I love it. Look up our very own bowhunter56 (Andy) for a great sounding slate call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Congrats to your son and it shows never give up when things arent always going your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Great pictures and story, glad you like the call, and it worked well for you...thanks for sharing with us..Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I almost got choked up reading the story. Congrats to both of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Awesome Tom...and a big congrats to Jake on his first bird. Now that there is what it's all about. Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Congrats on your first bird!!! Great one at that! i know my first bird which was during the fall season, I balled my eyes out when I got it,lol. I'd hunted almost every day that season and finally one morning a jake came in and when I got it, I was overjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 That is a super story that warms my heart! Congratulations Jake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman2500 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 congrats on the bird. maybe two jake's can get a tom this year.-- Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerBuster618 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Congrats On A Great Bird!!! Always Nice To See Them Ohio Birds Bite The Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 congrats on the bird, but bigger congrats on the two of you getting to share that moment together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Congrats on your first turkey !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 ATTA-BOY Jake, good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 CONGRATS !! To Jake and you as well Tom .. :) That's sure one mighty fine looking Tom Turkey.... Is a mount in the works ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 CONGRATS !! To Jake and you as well Tom .. :) That's sure one mighty fine looking Tom Turkey.... Is a mount in the works ?? Yep, we're doing a fan and beard mount on a nice board for him. We just cut the breast meat out last night so, tonight, we dine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Cool .. :cool: Don't forget to show us the mount when it's finished,,,, and enjoy that bounty ... Again A BIG CONGRATS to both of you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Congrats on a great bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 That is awesome Tom! Congrats to you and Jake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 congrats to jake!! thats a great bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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