Hey guys,
Thanks for allowing me to join. I've never been part of the contest n actually didn't see this til now so I'll be learning as I go.
Been hunting turks since the 80s. Back than my state was very restricted. We'd get a permit once every 3 years on average.
I'd practice w a mouth call all year n many friends would draw the permit n couldn't call, fortunately for me I could. The experience doing so helped tremendously since back than in my area no one would help you.
During the same time frame or shortly thereafter I began to hunt NY. The first bird that came tip toeing down a Catskill mountain will always be in my minds eye. I was elated n couldn't wait to get home to tell everyone. It was a longbeard to boot, I couldn't be happier.
In time as, in NJ, our permits would last only a week, I'd tag out first 45 mins of morning n look for someone to call for. We had tons of birds around here than.
Mentoring is something very dear to me, I've often said I'd rather call for a kid or newbie just to see a successful smile or the look in their eye as a gobbling bird approached.
I'm pretty competitive n this contest already has me fired up for spring.
I'm a hunter ed instructor, archery instructor, was a full time taxidermist and volunteer time at jakes days , disabled vet hunting/fishing events, family fishing events.
Glad to join your team n hope I can help out.
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