colorado bob Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 We've got a single mom at work, she has a 14 year old who wants to go hunting. His Dad is a dead beat, so took him to the local NWTF banquet. He won the jakes's hunt for a guided weekend turkey hunt. Tonite I took him to the gun range so he could pattern his grandfather's Model 12. It's a full choke & shoots 2 3/4" shells. It patterns #6's at 40 yards pretty well-----as good as my 870----which kills them dead @40 yards. Going to use some old Activ 1 3/4 oz nickel plated turkey loads. Gave him my Lynch 1-sider "fool proof" box call to practice with. Showed him how to 'yelp'. I'm taking him out opening day-----told him to practice because he was going to call some. Big thrill to have a gobbling going off on the roost & then do some "soft yelps" & have him hammer back. I'll have him put it down & I'll take on the calling when the time comes. Gave him some camo gloves, head net, cap. Can't wait till 4/11------I'm having lots of fun with this. :) CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 BOB: Congrats on making that commitment to get him out in the woods. Kids are the future. I am sure that you will have a great time out there, especially when he hears that first gobble at 0:30 someting in the morning. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowetdogz Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Good luck! There's no better thrill than taking kids on some of their first hunts. And no better way to pass on the traditions we all love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Very noble deed. Preserving our hunting heritage one kid at a time. It is so much fun to take a kid out hunting. Great job Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 That is great news... memories will last a life time... This is the only way to give kids a chance :):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have helped my girlfriends son get into hunting.Watched him shoot his 1st squirel and his 1st deer. He won't forget those memories but his dad gets made at me.Says that is what him and is son should experiance.Well he never bought him a gun,cloths,boots,hunting license and would promise to take him but would just sit on the couch and watch t.v. This year at Christmas I got him a 7mm mag and we are going to go to Arkansas to hunt at my moms place at Thanksgiving. So if you can take a kid hunting that otherwise couldn't go sept up and do it.It makes my day to see a kid smile when they get outdoors:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchthedeerslayer Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thats awesome man!!! I love it when my dad or grandpa take me hunting i learn soo much from them!!! I can still remember the first time i ever touched a turkey call and heard my fisrt gobble!!! it was awesome!!! Thats what got me hooked on the bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Fantastic Sir..you are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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