Nothing like the first gobbler

YellaJacket · Post by **YellaJacket** » May 22nd, 2012, 5:27 pm

Hasnt been this special before. My 8 yr old daughter killed her first gobbler on April 7th this year with a 20 ga that I used to kill my first deer when I was 9. She passed up 5 Jakes and 20 minutes later two longbeards came into play. They approached from over her left shoulder and we were caught unable to move. The birds were approaching wary and I was praying somehow she could get adjusted for her shot without spooking them. They were about 60 yards when a blanket of fog eased across the ridge like a prayer answered. Visibility was half that and I got her to turn. less than 2 minutes later the fog lifted. The birds went around trees on approach as I asked her if they were clear yet. As they were getting too that "too close" range she said she was shooting the "fat one" she got a clear shot at 15 yards dead in front. The hammer dropped so did the strutting tom...one flew and she said "aww daaad, I missed"..turned around frowning..and I started laughing..NO YOU DIDNT GIRL! look there!... as she noticed a wing flopping the screaming commenced..and I was the happiest dad that day. The rest are just pics from this season.

Va gobbler (Daughter was with me took this pic)

Missouri gobbler

Arizona gobbler

Jimmy's Arizona gobbler

Gobbler · Post by **Gobbler** » May 22nd, 2012, 5:47 pm

That was a great hunt. And great pictures congrats on a fine year.

Jaybird · Post by **Jaybird** » May 22nd, 2012, 6:32 pm

now that'a great year right there. Congrats on a fines season, and especially being there with your girl on her first Tom.

guesswho · Post by **guesswho** » May 22nd, 2012, 7:02 pm

Cool stuff! Congrats to all, and especially to your daughter.

Grover · Post by **Grover** » May 22nd, 2012, 7:19 pm

That's awesome! Congrats to your daughter, and a great year.

GOLD HUNTER · Post by **GOLD HUNTER** » May 22nd, 2012, 11:13 pm

Looks like you had a great season this year jim !

Hognutz · Post by **Hognutz** » May 22nd, 2012, 11:15 pm

Way to go, Jim. The pictures are priceless. I really like the one with your daughter holding the empty. That is to stinkin' cool!! Well done, my friend...Mike

Turkey Talker · Post by **Turkey Talker** » May 23rd, 2012, 1:23 pm

Way to go! Great story! Beautiful photos! Congrats to you and your 8 year old!

Post by **CamoMan4025** » May 23rd, 2012, 9:40 pm

Awesome season, glad you're back around. Guess I need one of those WarBird calls!

Hognutz · Post by **Hognutz** » May 23rd, 2012, 10:45 pm

May I suggest the "Preacher Man" aluminun. Best pot call that I have ever used. No guff..

SpurHntr · Post by **SpurHntr** » May 25th, 2012, 6:58 pm

Outstanding!
Congrats!
Know the feeling.

hawglips · Post by **hawglips** » June 3rd, 2012, 8:53 am

Congrats on your daughter's first and a fine season!

devastator · Post by **devastator** » June 3rd, 2012, 11:12 am

congrats

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