Heirloom Turkey Calls

[XiBowhunter]

I killed a nice tom this yesterday morning at 6:45am. 9 1/2 inch beard, 3/4 inch spurs, 20 pounds. I was hunting with my father (He has never killed a bird), and I called in this tom. I had a great view of the bird, but what I didn't know is my dad's shot was blocked by a fallen tree. I kept waiting for him to shoot, but he never did. The tom got past him and started to putt and turn around. I was afraid he was about to take off, and he started to act nervous, so I finally took the shot. This should have been my dad's bird, and I feel terrible about it. My dad says he is glad I took the shot, because he couldn't, but I could still see that he was disappointed. I just hope that we can get him to connect the next time around.

[Toby Benoit]

Fine bird! You still got any season left to go out and get one in for dad? If so, best of luck to him!

Yessiree, XI, that's a fine bird indeed! Congrats!

[XiBowhunter]

Yeah, we aren't even out of our first week of a three week season. But the pressure is on to help my dad kill a bird. He is getting frustrated and that is the last thing a hunter needs. I am trying my best to get him connected on a bird, and I am hoping this weekend will bring that prayer to life.