Title: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 19, 2023, 05:20:58 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 19, 2023, 05:20:58 PM
Last week a fellow I'd consider one of my best friends, and the only man I turkey hunt with, was shot by another hunter. He was shot at somewhere around 35yds with 1.75oz of LongBeard #5s. When he realized what was happening he lifted his shoulder to protect his head and rolled onto his side. Most of the load caught him in that shoulder and on that side. By grace alone he's somehow okay. During the event his box call took about six pellets. Now here's where the callmaker comes in. Through the years I've become good friends with Anthony Ellis. So I go to the mailbox the other afternoon and see I've got a package from him. When I open it there's this heart pine and osage box call he's made with a note that it's for my buddy. There ain't many folks would go out of their way to do something like that and I know it'll mean the world to him. All that to say, there's some awfully fine folks involved in this sport we all love and Anthony is one of our finest. Safe hunting.
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Tom007 on April 19, 2023, 05:23:40 PM
Post by: Tom007 on April 19, 2023, 05:23:40 PM
That's what it's all about, brotherhood. Kudos Anthony, best wishes to your friend Dave!!
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: 3bailey3 on April 19, 2023, 05:28:29 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on April 19, 2023, 05:28:29 PM
Man I hate to hear that about your buddy David, So glad he is ok! That's is a Awesome gesture by Anthony.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: JeffC on April 19, 2023, 05:45:05 PM
Post by: JeffC on April 19, 2023, 05:45:05 PM
That is a incredible fine thing you did Mr. Ellis, hope your friend is recovering and able to get back out this season Chester, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Gooserbat on April 19, 2023, 06:09:06 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on April 19, 2023, 06:09:06 PM
Super nice
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Zobo on April 19, 2023, 06:39:56 PM
Post by: Zobo on April 19, 2023, 06:39:56 PM
So glad to hear your friend is doing ok after such a horrible experience, and wonderful of Anthony to once again help out someone who's hurting and recovering.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: boatpaddle on April 19, 2023, 06:51:18 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on April 19, 2023, 06:51:18 PM
Glad to hear your buddy is doing ok... I hope, he heals quickly...
Is Dave getting the guy, who shot him mounted??
Very nice gesture of kindness from a fine gentleman & callmaker...
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Is Dave getting the guy, who shot him mounted??
Very nice gesture of kindness from a fine gentleman & callmaker...
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: guesswho on April 19, 2023, 07:06:28 PM
Post by: guesswho on April 19, 2023, 07:06:28 PM
Tip of the hat. Glad your friend is on the mend.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2023, 07:21:52 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on April 19, 2023, 07:21:52 PM
Glad your friend is doing well... Anthony is an outstanding person and a fine call builder who cares about others ...
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 19, 2023, 08:18:45 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 19, 2023, 08:18:45 PM
Anthony is a very good man. Some of you may have read about what Anthony did for a fellow member and friend of mine. Not going into anymore details other than I called Anthony , wanted to get him to make my friend a trumpet and I would pay for it. A week later a trumpet showed up in my mailbox. I called to pay Anthony and he refused saying he was happy to gift it. Now my friend , Anthony and myself talk regularly. I have drove 10 hours to visit him at his shop. Anthony Ellis is a man I am proud to call a friend.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Mabren2 on April 19, 2023, 08:31:47 PM
Post by: Mabren2 on April 19, 2023, 08:31:47 PM
Best wishes for your friend's recovery. I have no doubts this wasn't a gesture for publicity, but kudos to Anthony for leading by example. Great story, and a nice reminder of the good that exists in this world.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Yoder409 on April 19, 2023, 08:33:58 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on April 19, 2023, 08:33:58 PM
Great to hear your buddy is doing well.
SOLID move by Mr. Ellis !!!!!!!
SOLID move by Mr. Ellis !!!!!!!
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: TScottW99 on April 19, 2023, 08:38:22 PM
Post by: TScottW99 on April 19, 2023, 08:38:22 PM
I saw your friend's post on FB, glad he survived. Mr. Ellis sounds like a stand up gentleman.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: runngun on April 19, 2023, 08:51:22 PM
Post by: runngun on April 19, 2023, 08:51:22 PM
Man, this is awesome. I'm glad to read this in the time we currently live in. We still have great people, especially around here, in our world. This story absolutely gives me chill bumps from head to toe!!! Please let your friend know that we're thinking about him and praying for him as well.
Have a good one, Bo
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 19, 2023, 09:02:48 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on April 19, 2023, 09:02:48 PM
Awesome!
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: aclawrence on April 19, 2023, 09:24:28 PM
Post by: aclawrence on April 19, 2023, 09:24:28 PM
Dang I hope your friend has an easy recovery. I love that box call. I like the domestic stuff.
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Wigsplitter on April 19, 2023, 09:29:23 PM
Post by: Wigsplitter on April 19, 2023, 09:29:23 PM
Very nice gesture there!! There are some great folks on this site!!
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 10:50:32 AM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 10:50:32 AM
That buddy of mine is obsessed with Model 12 Winchesters. I told him last night I was going to go hunt with a hundred year old piece of nickel steel in his honor. This morning before the sun ever crested the ridge...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230420/68a57d1dca397470586ddf4223c8c2d1.jpg)
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: FLGobstopper on April 20, 2023, 10:57:32 AM
Post by: FLGobstopper on April 20, 2023, 10:57:32 AM
Amazing pic! I have several 12's in the safe from my grandfather and I really want to do the same with his old 16ga full choke.
I had heard about your friend and seen pics of his call somewhere else. Glad he's doing well and great gesture by Mr. Ellis. Thank you for sharing that's a great story.
I had heard about your friend and seen pics of his call somewhere else. Glad he's doing well and great gesture by Mr. Ellis. Thank you for sharing that's a great story.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: mullet dredge on April 20, 2023, 11:42:39 AM
Post by: mullet dredge on April 20, 2023, 11:42:39 AM
Solid move by AGE.
Did this incident occur in southeastern NC?
Did this incident occur in southeastern NC?
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: JeffC on April 20, 2023, 11:55:35 AM
Post by: JeffC on April 20, 2023, 11:55:35 AM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 10:50:32 AMCongrats Chester, great picture.
That buddy of mine is obsessed with Model 12 Winchesters. I told him last night I was going to go hunt with a hundred year old piece of nickel steel in his honor. This morning before the sun ever crested the ridge...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230420/68a57d1dca397470586ddf4223c8c2d1.jpg)
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 12:32:10 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 12:32:10 PM
Quote from: mullet dredge on April 20, 2023, 11:42:39 AMIt did. We both live in the mountains, but he's always hunted a good bit early season down east.
Did this incident occur in southeastern NC?
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: greentrout on April 20, 2023, 01:24:30 PM
Post by: greentrout on April 20, 2023, 01:24:30 PM
First of all, glad your friend is doing OK.
It's really something to see how the community on this site and around turkeys in general is for the most part. Excellent looking call with a lot of meaning from friends behind it. It's bound to be blessed with some good mojo, hope your friend is able to get back in the woods with you and try it out.
It's really something to see how the community on this site and around turkeys in general is for the most part. Excellent looking call with a lot of meaning from friends behind it. It's bound to be blessed with some good mojo, hope your friend is able to get back in the woods with you and try it out.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: boatpaddle on April 20, 2023, 01:53:15 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on April 20, 2023, 01:53:15 PM
Chet,
Beautiful picture...Fine looking Mod 12 & that gobbler is a dandy, too...
Awesome way to start you day...
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Beautiful picture...Fine looking Mod 12 & that gobbler is a dandy, too...
Awesome way to start you day...
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on April 20, 2023, 01:58:49 PM
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on April 20, 2023, 01:58:49 PM
I'm sorry to hear he is your friend and glad he is alive. Sending prayers for strength and healing to all involved. I believe I saw the photo of this gentleman on FB. Scary Shtuff!
Thank you to the (great person) call maker for this great gesture.
Get Well to your friend. :cross2:
Thank you to the (great person) call maker for this great gesture.
Get Well to your friend. :cross2:
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 21, 2023, 07:10:10 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 21, 2023, 07:10:10 PM
Anthony is a great guy, very polite and gracious to his customers. I am not at all surprised to hear it was him that did this. I just say the pictures of your friend two or three days ago, he is very lucky, glad to hear he will be alright.
A very good friend of mines son was shot in the face and neck several years ago by his little brother on a youth hunt, he almost died, it is something I cringe to hear about whenever it happens.
A very good friend of mines son was shot in the face and neck several years ago by his little brother on a youth hunt, he almost died, it is something I cringe to hear about whenever it happens.
Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: sasquatch1 on April 21, 2023, 07:25:49 PM
Post by: sasquatch1 on April 21, 2023, 07:25:49 PM
Hope your buddy heals well.
Whoever pulled that trigger mistaking a person for a gobbler should never be able to buy a hunting license again!!!
It's time this stupidity comes with real consequences
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Whoever pulled that trigger mistaking a person for a gobbler should never be able to buy a hunting license again!!!
It's time this stupidity comes with real consequences
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Title: Re: BIG thanks to one of our finest callmakers
Post by: Cowboy on April 22, 2023, 04:15:29 AM
Post by: Cowboy on April 22, 2023, 04:15:29 AM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on April 20, 2023, 10:50:32 AMSweet gun Chester. Nice gesture to your friend as well. Hoping for a speedy recovery too.
That buddy of mine is obsessed with Model 12 Winchesters. I told him last night I was going to go hunt with a hundred year old piece of nickel steel in his honor. This morning before the sun ever crested the ridge...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230420/68a57d1dca397470586ddf4223c8c2d1.jpg)
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