Turkey hunt

That rascle John Winn scored a nice turkey this season. He had gobblers all over him and his dad Danny Winn one the second Saturday. John loves to hunt and his Dad is a willing participant slaying many deer and fish, along with geese and turkey! In fact these guys slay more geese than anyone I know of, and are not shy to harvest a duck or two. John is an apprentice working on Nuclear powered aircraft carriers and is a leader in his class. Of course he also took second in the nation in the SKILLS welding competition last year. I am very proud of him  as you can see. So far I am without birds and am scratching my head as to why, They were just everywhere this winter on my property. I am seeing one fox on the regular, but I don't think he is hitting them that hard, maybe the Eagles are doing them in. I have, seen more deer than I have in a long time, and the old doe and monster buck made it through the winter. This will be the last year for them I am sure.

Youth Day Saturday

Okay Sat is youth day and if you have followed this blog you know how much I hate "Dads" youth day. You know the one where the 8 year old makes the 300 yd shot with a 7 mag and takes a 12 point monster, with a little help from dad. Turkey youth day is like that sometimes also but not always and when a kid bags a bird legit it is a great feeling knowing you had a hand in it. Personally I enjoy calling and watching as much as shooting. I take the neighbor boy occasionally and he is becoming a good and ethical hunter. Unfortunately he is being overcome by fumes and I don't give him much chance of hunting with me now. Perfume and gasoline are two fumes I cannot compete with  of course! Regular season begins on Monday which means many will not get out to the woods till Sat. Hopefully the bird you have been working and scouting will still be there for you when you get out to the woods. If you can find a kid and get him or her out this Sat and let them feel the excitement of having a full strut turkey almost in their laps!