My 8 year old Grandson took his first turkey today during the Florida youth hunt weekend. It was a nice 8 3/4 inch Osceola. I was using Mike's Purple Slate on black cherry pot. After the hint I dated the call and gave it to my Grandson he was ecstatic! I texted Mike told him about the hunt and ask the the next Purple slate he made I wanted him to sell it to me. Mike wouldn't let me pay for the call. With all the bad we see and hear anymore it sometimes is hard to see all the good there is in people. Mike makes a damn fine call but he's a better man than his calls and that's a tall feat. Thanks Mike!
Congratulations to the youngster. Mike is a real nice guy.
That's Awesome!
Awesome , congratulations to you both for making great memories ... Mike is one fine gentleman ...
Awesome story, congrats and yes, Mike is a real stand up guy!
Awesome story, Mike is a awesome guy. Always carry one of his calls with me.
Mike's calls are awesome. I have a copper from him, a crow call, and a grunt tube. They are all fantastic!
And, obviously, Mike is awesome.
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Nice gesture by Mike, he's given calls away on this forum too.
Congratulations, You have added a new member to the legion. That was a gift from you to your grandson and from Mike to you. I don't have any of Mike's calls but that is the kind of guy with whom I want to do business.
congradulations. Mike makes some nice calls.
That's awesome, congrats and kudos all around!
Congratulations go out to you and your grandson. A memory you both will never forget.
My dealings with Mike have always been awesome. Mike's a good man to do what he did.
Congrats to your grandson!! And thank you to Mike, great guy!
Quote from: Palmetto Pirate on February 26, 2023, 09:43:54 PM
My 8 year old Grandson took his first turkey today during the Florida youth hunt weekend. It was a nice 8 3/4 inch Osceola. I was using Mike's Purple Slate on black cherry pot. After the hint I dated the call and gave it to my Grandson he was ecstatic! I texted Mike told him about the hunt and ask the the next Purple slate he made I wanted him to sell it to me. Mike wouldn't let me pay for the call. With all the bad we see and hear anymore it sometimes is hard to see all the good there is in people. Mike makes a damn fine call but he's a better man than his calls and that's a tall feat. Thanks Mike!
hey Russell
again Congrats to u and grandson on his first turkey Thats for some great memories , was great seeing the pics and u handing the call over to him ,, and no problem on the call u been a great guy deal with over last couple years Its great always seeing them kill pics weather my calls was involved or not thats whats keeps me going in this small hobby and the turkey are the true judges on how call sound
Good Luck Rest of Season
Big congrats to your grandson, and a tip of the hat to Mr. Yingling. The turkey hunting fraternity has its share of jerks, but it also has its share good ole boys. Well done by all, and may the turkey Gods continue to shine on y'all.
Congratulations. Thanks for sharing
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Sounds like a stand up guy!!
OP where are the hero shots of the young man and his bird? Any with the call in the photo?
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He makes some beautiful calls for sure. He's definitely talented.
Have a good one and May God bless, Bo
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