tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Every year I get to hunt with my Dad I can't help but to think back when I was just out of diapers and tagging along in the woods hunting rabbits & squirrels back in Ohio. As the years go by it is a pleasure to pay back for all he has taught me. Opening day was to fall on my weekend to work but I wasn't going to let that get in the way. With some vacation scheduled I was on my way with my wife, two dogs, and Dad following me down the Houston Mesa Road towards a camp I have been using for more than 20yrs now. It was Thursday afternoon and the snow was coming down as hard as I have ever seen it but ended as quickly as it started with 27deg. temp. My wife says she isn't getting up no 3:30 in the morning to hunt birds. I had other plans for her but didn't want to ruin her evening. As we roll in to camp Dad saids he isn't getting up in the morning either. The alarm goes off at 3:30 am and now I have my work cut out for me. It is 24deg. A little help with some coffee, they both finally start to get dressed but it isn't going fast enough for me. We still have a few miles to go and then the walk in to our separate hunting spots. I take the quad ride out of the morning by hauling them by trailer to our starting point which they appreciated. By the time I get the bikes loaded we no longer need our flashlights and the birds are on the ground. Dad is having problems getting his muscles to work but he manages to get on the quad and I send him on his way. By the time my wife and I get to our hunting area it is 5:30 and we set up for me to call. I get a response right away from two gobblers. I call again and one seems to like what he hears and starts our way. After 20 minutes he is within 40 yards but we can't see him for the brush. I tell Peg to get ready and don't shoot till we make sure it has a beard. I call one last time and in he comes and I loose it. I get to shaking and I look at Peg , with her gun up, me holding on to her pant leg waiting to give the signal to shoot. We let the bird reach 13yrds and she successfully fills her tag for the second year in a row. After a few pictures and a radio call to Dad we head for camp. Dad strolls in to camp at 8:30 and tells us how he shot his turkey. After many pictures I head out at noon to finally get some hunting in and finish my hunt when two gobblers head my way after I make a series of calls. I take the biggest of the two and we are done by 1:10pm. Peg and Lexie Peg & I with her turkey Dad & I with his bird. Me & Lexie with mine Me, Dad, Peg Lexie Mae thinks she owns this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Awesome!! Congratulations on some fine turkey hunting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 3, 2010 WOW TJ!!!!!! Great hunt!!!!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!!! :) S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted May 3, 2010 great job TJ and family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehunt Report post Posted May 3, 2010 3 birds, That is awesome!! Great Job!! Is that a lab puppy? Great looking dog! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Congrats TJ on all the family success!!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken Wheels Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Well done sir and good to see your Father out there enjoying life to its fullest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 3, 2010 TJ, You are da man!!! Awesome job on an amazing hunt! I just got back from helping my dad this past weekend so I can relate to what you described! Congrats to you three on a great accomplishment and great birds! JIM> I love the pic with Lexie owning that bird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Congrats TJ on all the success. Its got to be a lot of fun hunting with your father and wife. Thanks for sharing the nice pics and story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palivs2hnt Report post Posted May 3, 2010 congrats TJ, what a great hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewp45 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 That is awesome. Congrats on a great hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Excellent! what a great experience!! congratualtions to all. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 4, 2010 Very nice indeed! Congrats TJ on a great hunt and some beautiful birds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125coues Report post Posted May 4, 2010 great job Tom,and give Peg a great job also, by the way in the pic with all of you I say you look alot like Jerry P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 4, 2010 great job Tom,and give Peg a great job also, by the way in the pic with all of you I say you look alot like Jerry P. ehunt.......yes that is a yellow lab by the name of Lexie Mae. I'm hoping to get back into duck hunting this next year. She already has the run of the house and sleeps between the wife & I. We're in trouble! Kathi.....it is Jerry. I had him feel in for me on the hunt but don't tell anyone. Thanks everyone for the kind words. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
