Congratulations!
What a thrill!
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WilcoKen
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Great story Adam! I particularly like that your first turkey was taken with a special gun. Its always fun when they come in strutting! Congrats!
TheLBLman
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That's very special!
I killed two of my 1st 4 turkeys with 16 gauge guns, one belonging to each grandfather.
One was a Browning Sweet 16, the other an old Stevens side by side.
Three of my first 4 turkeys were taken with 16 gauge "bird" guns.
And an arrowhead too!
He was so excited, and he told me all about your day.
Ya'll did good.
But I did have to disagree with SCN about the 1st turkey being one of life's Top 3 events.
Maybe yesterday ranked in your Top 10.
That is awesome man congratulations!!!
You won't find any finer men than Steve.
You won't find any finer men than Steve.
The first thing he did when he picked up the arrowhead was hand it to me and say "give this to your son" which I did. My son was thrilled and luckily is at school now because I have had to tell him repeatedly since he got it that he can't lash it to a stick and use it as a spear in the yard.And an arrowhead too!
He was so excited, and he told me all about your day.
Ya'll did good.
But I did have to disagree with SCN about the 1st turkey being one of life's Top 3 events.
Maybe yesterday ranked in your Top 10.
It definitely makes the top 10. The bird was missing all of its feathers along its breast. Steve explained that this is from the bird breeding hens. He got a real kick out me telling him I was going to try to rub the hair off my chest on my wife yesterday evening. I didn't have the chance but perhaps I will on my birthday in August
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DoubleRidge
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"Arrowhead Bird"...that is so cool!! What a fantastic story!!....thanks for sharing!! And congratulations to you both!!
Awesome
bigtex
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Awesome story and awesome hunt, congrats on your first bird.
Union Co. Boy
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Great experience and hunt! The arrowhead is a killer bonus! Also, love the Browning. My favorite gun.
Awesome story that neither of you will ever forget.
Now you know what sets turkey hunting apart from any other pursuit.
Now you know what sets turkey hunting apart from any other pursuit.
bowhunterfanatic
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Way to go fellas! Fantastic all the way around.
TheLBLman
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AND, you can appreciate the differences between the more classic "run & gun" traditional turkey HUNTING vs. simply setting near a decoy (other hunters' use of which I have no problem).
Speaking of "appreciating", it is a blessing for those of us who have private properties of large enough acreage to actually "hunt" turkeys in the more traditional art form. To me, it is the most fun way to enjoy hunting the wild turkey. Even more a blessing, still having the physical abilities to do it.
CHRIS WILSON
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Sounds like an amazing day. Congrats!
tree_ghost
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CONGRATULATIONS! This is what makes this place so great! Thanks for sharing fellas!
Awesome story! Congratulations!
Man that's great and kudos to @scn for keeping the true meaning of a Sportsman alive.
Wrangler95
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That is great,glad you got one and many more I hope,congrats!!
tdt5446
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Several pieces of history here! An ancient native American point, first ever gobbler, the Browning, recounting the hunt to your Grandfather, and most important, a first time hunt with your mentor. Great story, great bird, congratulations!
SCN is good people…no doubt!
