Adjam5 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 You might have read Joes version under the "Canterlever Tom" title. This is mine. Last Saturday my oldest son(I have 3) and I were at it again... out chasing birds in NY's Sullivan county. From a fathers perspective...I could not have been made anymore proud, from a hunting partners perspective, I couldn't have been more happier. The set up was perfect and my sons masterful calling help create one of the most memorable moments in the field together. Joe was brought up in the outdoors and has shown me how fast he learns and gets better at it too. Joe was working 2 toms that were coming in from the front of us and we were suprised from behind by a Tom that came in silent but could not resist Joes love calls. He let loose with a gobble and gave himself away not 50 yards behind us. Joe wanted me to take him, he felt he had no shot, and the Tom was liking the Purdy custom slate call. I rolled to my right on my belly and got ready. The Tom walked down the trail I was 5 feet off of. He saw the dekes, relaxed his strut, to get under some brush. That gave me a op to move my gun and get a better sight path with less obstructions. I did. He was 5' away and I let him have it. I was lucky to have hit him at all with the shot not getting a chance to spread. I must have sent a golfball sized pattern at that bird. He went down and we were one happy father and son. It was 20lbs, 8 3/4"beard and 3/4" spurs. I have 2 more youngers sons that I can't wit to do the same thing with! The Lord has truly blessed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Congrats again. That is a great story about you and joe. I would not trade one minute in the outdoors with my father for anything and I am sure Joe feels the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 very good turkey, story, and memory, A great day for the two of you..Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 thats awesome, man that boy of yours is so grown up now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Congrats! Great to hear both side of the story! One you both will always remember!! Did Joe get paid his proper guiding/calling services? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Thanks for the congrats. Hot News!!!! Guys...Joe got himself a gobbler this morning! Thats my boy! This kid always seems to AMAZE me. I don't want to steal his thunder about this mornings hunt. Man this kids getting better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Thats great new. Cant wait to hear Joes story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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