My defination of a successful WI Turkey hunt..( LOTS OF PICS)

frassettor · May 07, 2011, 11:22:00 AM

I have been trying for 5 years now to get a turkey on the ground with a stickbow. I have had birds that were way out of range and never close enough for a shot, and if I'm not mistaken, I even heard a hen laughing her tailfeathers off when I tried my hand at calling them in with a diaphram call, which sounds more like a sick chicken then a Turkey..

What makes this season so successful in my eyes? I got to spend it with my daughter "lilsqurreltracker". She had passed her hunters education 3 weeks prior, and wanted to tag along to "see what all the fuss was about with Turkey hunting". That way she can decide if she wants to hunt herself next year...

After a 3:30 AM wakeup call from yours truly, we headed out to my favorite spot. I hunt my Uncles land for Turkeys which holds alot of birds, IF I am skilled enough to call one of them in..

"lilsqurreltracker" trying her hand at calling....

A view from the blind..

After a while with only hearing a gobble, and no sightings, a quick pic..Notice her eyelids, the more time that passes, the heavier the ol eyelids get...

frassettor · May 07, 2011, 11:26:00 AM

Down for the count..

A short time after that we packed up and headed for home..A little chilly, and tired, but smiling from ear to ear.. Even though we did not harvest a Turkey, I have something that will far outlast leftover Turkey in the fridge..MEMORIES!

Thanks for tagging along..

Dirtybird · May 07, 2011, 11:37:00 AM

Great time spent with family outdoors is always a blessing.

SEMO_HUNTER · May 07, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

Good stuff!

Arkansaslongbow · May 07, 2011, 12:24:00 PM

Bow......400.00 plus

Broadhead and arrow...in the range of 20.00 for both

Other accessories......around 100.00 & up

What you just showed and the story behind it..... well as they say,....PRICELESS

pauljr · May 07, 2011, 12:50:00 PM

Very cool, i was privilaged to spend a similar morning myself

cacciatore · May 07, 2011, 02:28:00 PM

yuo are both blessed to enjoy such experience,I really hope to see more pics of you together.

moththerlode · May 07, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

Man what a way to spend a morning with a child

frassettor · May 07, 2011, 05:08:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dirtybird:
Great time spent with family outdoors is always a blessing.

You bet ya, Looking foward to when she takes to the woods with me this deer season

A.S. · May 07, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

Looks like a great morning!!

Three Finger · May 07, 2011, 06:41:00 PM

Great pic's thanks for sharing. There's nothing better than being in the woods with your kids.

JParanee · May 07, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

I got 3 daughters and to have them with me would make me thrilled

BRONZ · May 07, 2011, 07:34:00 PM

Very nice!

GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN · May 07, 2011, 07:51:00 PM

Richard, that is pretty awesome. Looks like she had a great time. That bow looks really good also.

maineac · May 07, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

That is indeed a great hunt. Memories last much longer than turkey!

GRINCH · May 07, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

I't doesn't get any better,congrats.

DannyBows · May 07, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

Excellent! Congrats to the young Lady on completing her Hunter Safty Course. I'll bet getting to spend more time with Dad was a great motivator! Thanks for sharing such precious memories with us.

rastaman · May 07, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

"Lucky" Dad...."lucky" daughter! I hope you guys have many more hunts together!

ti-guy · May 07, 2011, 09:43:00 PM

That IS a succesful hunt!!! Congrats

Whip · May 07, 2011, 11:41:00 PM

Special times indeed! Good to see you both enjoying it - those memories will last a lot longer than some tough old turkey breast!