Fullfan Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Since the day Austin was born 13 years ago I have dreamed of the day we would take a double on longbeards. Well this morning at 0624 we both pulled the trigger within a fraction of a second of each other. Here is how it went down, Last night I roosted the birds and with Austin off school I knew it would be the best chance we had prior to the weekend hunters filling the woods. We were setting side by side and at 0544 Austin said did you hear that? It was the first gobble of about 50. The birds flew down and with some very light calling, I received a double gobble. Austin just kept looking at me smiling... I think I told him to set still about 147 times, he sure fidgets a bunch. The turkeys gobbled about 65 yds out and I knew we were in for a show. I just hoped that both birds would come together. I whispered to Austin, if they both come "you take the one on the left". About 20 seconds later Austin said I hear something walking. And then I saw the two fullfans coming and then the white heads. I could hear Austin's breaths getting deeper and I could see his gun shaking. I had set out a B-Mobil decoy and they came right at him. I have never seen a gobbler strut like these birds did!!! I asked Austin if he had a shot? He said no. This went on for about a minute. All the time I had my bird in the cross hairs with the slack out of my trigger, waiting fot him to shoot. He whispered " dad I have a shot" I told him to shoot. At the moment his gun roared so did mine. He beat me to the birds and said "we did it" After a bunch of hugs and high fives we picked up and started for the truck. After a short stop at the land owners home to say thank you. We came home to show the girls. I have done a bunch of things in my 43 years that I look back on and smile. But I know I will never forget the sound of my son saying. "Dad I hear something walking". What a rush.... Oh ya Austins was 23 lbs and mine was only 19. I am never going to hear the end of that one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 That is awesome. GREAT GREAT GREAT story!!! Congrats to you both! That story brought goosebumps to my body and a tear to my eye. Reminds me of hunting adventures with my dad and future hunting adventures with my hin and my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Now that there is what it's all about. Way to go!!!! Congrats to both of you on 2 nice birds and a great, memorable hunt that you'll talk about for the rest of your lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 AWESOME! Congrats on a great hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman2500 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 awesome looking pictures there. i enjoy every timer my dad and i spend together. i know your son does as well. you should take those pictures and frome them babies up. great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5SHOT Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 That is the greatest feeling! Congrats to you and your son and I hope you both have many more! Absolutely beautiful birds! Congrats again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Great hunt, pictures an story, that's what life and memories are all about...well done..Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Congrats. That must make a daddy proud. Awesome pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Awesome story and pic's as well!! WTG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 congrats Buddy, thats one special hunt there, 2 beautiful birds, definetly a moment you'll both cherish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 man that brings a tear to my eye.........thats awesome......thanks for sharing, congrats on the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Wow what a story i have tears in my eyes reading it. You'll never forget that moment ever. Congrats on your double turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 one word to explain my reaction..........AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatherBowHunt Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 probably one of the best stories i've heard yet...congratulations to you and your son: ) awesome job guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutter10x Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 great birds.....fullfan.....congrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoppeMan Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Congrats on the hunt!!! I love the story, sounds like a real classic! And that's exactly what my Dad said about turkey hunting when he got his first bird this year..."What a rush!" Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 that is totally awesome. I am so happy for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckslayer Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Wow I knew you had one down from your post in our team thread, but both you and your son??? A double??? That is truly a moment to cherish! My dad and I hunt together only a few times each year these days and I miss the everyday afterschool hunts from my younger days... Congrats once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Awesome job to you and your son on the fine birds! I guess they should make one of those shirts with Turkeys showing "My bird and then "My dads bird". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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