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Life lessons come at strange times

Started by tradhunter, April 14, 2014, 10:42:00 PM

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tradhunter

April 14, 2014, 10:42:00 PM
So I was driving the back roads with the kids today when we came on a young jake turkey in the road at the top of a hill. Now the encounter kind of surprised everyone involved in the scenario, but the poor turkey seemed to take it the worse. He spooked real bad and flew in to an old chicken wire fence. As we drove past I saw that the durn thing had gotten tangled up, so I pulled over a bit, turned on the flashers, and walked over and helped the poor fella out of the tangle ( now it seems that turkeys don't much care if you are helping them or not, they will try to spur you! ).
As the turkey flew off, I returned to the truck, dusted myself off, checked for any blood ( my own ) and hopped in. My son asked me why I didn't just kill it, I had a turkey tag in my pocket. Now leaving the legalities aside, I just asked him back why he thought I didn't kill it. After a few seconds he said because it wouldn't be fair. I told him that that was the best answer he could have given!
The wishbone will never replace the backbone.

stykbow67

#1
April 14, 2014, 10:47:00 PM
Absolutely perfect!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    

Steve

Steve Jr

#3
April 14, 2014, 10:56:00 PM
Smart little man you have there.    :thumbsup:
Steve Jr


Stalker Coyote FXT LB 58" & 48#@26"
Compton Traditional Bowhunters Life Member

Pat B

#4
April 14, 2014, 11:01:00 PM
See, they do listen to what we teach them even if they normally don't want us to know. d;^)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
TGMM Family of the Bow

Orion

#5
April 14, 2014, 11:28:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Redfeathers

#6
April 14, 2014, 11:46:00 PM
Job well done    :thumbsup:

timbermoose

#7
April 15, 2014, 12:47:00 AM
:clapper:   well taught.
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Jayrod

#8
April 15, 2014, 05:56:00 AM
Good boy! It's all about the thrill of the chase
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T-Bowhunter

#9
April 15, 2014, 06:18:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
William

JD Berry Valor 66" 45@28
Great Northern Bush Bow 62" 47@28"
Traditional Bowhunters of Florida

Igor

#10
April 15, 2014, 07:03:00 AM
Raising em right!

Congratulations Dad!


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glenn
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding In all your ways submit to him and he will direct your paths

Cyclic-Rivers

#11
April 15, 2014, 07:42:00 AM
:clapper:  Great Learning experience.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

Eric Krewson

#12
April 15, 2014, 08:23:00 AM
I too decided long ago that I was a hunter not a hit man.

MCNSC

#13
April 15, 2014, 08:36:00 AM
Good for you! It is hard for a lot of non hunters to believe that hunters care for the same animals they hunt.
"What was big was not the trout, but the chance. What was full was not my creel, but my memory"
Aldo Leopold

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limbolt

#14
April 15, 2014, 08:42:00 AM
Smart young man,sounds like you're doing a great job Dad.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

KYFOXSTICK

#15
April 15, 2014, 09:16:00 AM
:clapper:
Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one. -- President Thomas Jefferson

Roadkill

#16
April 15, 2014, 10:12:00 PM
He learned that by watching your integrity, and it got passed down. Congrats
Cast a long shadow-you may provide shade to someone who needs it.  Semper Fi

Butchie

#17
April 16, 2014, 08:34:00 AM
Great!     :clapper:
"Don't worry about the old blind mule, just keep a load in the wagon!"

mgf

#18
April 16, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
Sometimes when I go out to the barn to kill one of our chickens or rabbits I get thinking that it really isn't fair. LOL Sometimes it's just about getting something to eat.

I don't think that's wrong, especially, if you're hungry.

tradshooter

#19
April 16, 2014, 09:10:00 AM
It reminds me of the old saying.  "I can't hear what you're saying, because your actions speak louder than your words".  You taught him a great life's lesson by your good and ethical example.  You and your son are fortunate to have each other.  To many people think hunters have no compassion for wildlife, way to go Dad you did good.
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