Opening Day Gobbler!

[John Havard]

Way to make it all come together Curt.  Congratulations.  I'm already looking forward to the follow-up story about your hunt with Cade.

[Guru]

Thanx so much for the kind words fellas      

We had a great hunt today....I mean a great hunt, but we didn't get a bird.....    :(    

Long story short....

....Took about an hour of following two hens, for "Bell Bottom", to get where he could see Lil' Floyd(strutting jake deke), and when he did, he left his hens and marched up the two track behind us headed for the deke's.  He came into site on Cade's side of the blind about 10yds from us....looking good so far....

But for some reason before he got the dekes' and good spot to shoot....and I have no idea why....he spooked and started to walk quickly away....

As I drew in an awkward spot(not where I was planning to shoot), my bow arm hit the back rest on my chair(lesson learned)....I'm very bummed to say that all I got was some back feathers.....I was sick, but Cade was quick to tell me......"It's alright Daddy..."

It was a great day....but I'm still a little bummed....but....

We have another great set-up tomorrow....

The hunt is on for "The Count"...he's got some serious hooks!

 

 

Got him roosted tonight , and Cade and I will be up and out early        

I'll get this done with Cade yet!

Thanx again guys

[Killdeer]

Sleep well, you two!

Killdeer  

[Shawn Leonard]

Just like Joe, I recieved the call bright and early!! Congrats again bud!! When ya want to call one in for me? Shawn

[DELTA]

Great job Kurt.          

[Santiam]

Congrats Curt...Can't shoot much better than that..

I like stories with lots of pics...It really helps in being there....Cool stuff!!!

[Shaun]

Nice shooting Curt. The string tracker may not be needed if you can center em like that. Good luck with your second hunt and number one son.

[Carcajou]

Curt~
As always, great shootin on them birds. I know how much work goes into it, and making it all come together...Excellent confidence in the shot near the waddles...most guys wouldnt pull it off...best of luck in the ensuing days...

[Huntrdfk]

Been a little remiss here, great job Curt!!!  Glad to hear Cade is going with you too, I'm sure you two will do well......can't wait till you connect when he's with you......

Good job!!!!!    

David

[homer]

Curt- great job! I figured nothing but excellence after all the great pics.  It had to be about as great as hunting bunnys when that arrow hit.  

Matt

[Missouri CK]

Awesome as always Curt.  Great pics, great story, and great shooting.  As for bird number two we will cut you some slack. I hope you and Cade can make it happen.

Well done!

Chris

[Stone Knife]

Can't wait till you share the story when Cade is in on the hunt, Curt are you letting him call?

[rice]

Congrats Curt!

CKR

[katie]

Congrats Guru!

[swampbuck]

Way to go Curt !!    

I wasn't surprised when Shawn txt me that you had gotten 1 on Fri after all "your" season started weeks ago and putting in the time pays off.

Good luck on tag #2

[larry]

now that's a heck of a shot      

[David Brent]

Congrats Curt on the culmination of preparation and anticipation. What a great bird, pics and story you've shared with us and I hope you can share the next with your boy. How I wish I could have had one of my boys in the blind this morning to witness gobblers in all their glory about to wreak holy h___! on ol" fake jake. How I love to turkey hunt! Man! Great Job and good luck.

Dave

[kennym]

Congrats Curt!! I've kinda been out of the loop and just now saw this!! Way to go bud!!

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Too deadly, Curt, too deadly! Well-done!

[DW]

CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY    That picture and text made our day.....