Taking a youth tomorrow!!

[Spring_Woods]

It's like opening day to me. I've been watching this big gobbler at his grandmas. I remember thinking "I can't wait to shoot him!" then I remembered promising this young man I'd take him this year. Idk, something inside me changed, I haven't killed a pile of birds or anything by any means I just love calling them up and sharing that excitement of the hunt behind the gun or not!

So tomorrow I introduce a youngin to this great sport of turkey hunting!

[TauntoHawk]

Good luck spring! Hope you hook him for life

[ttcustomcalls]

Good luck. No better part of hunting than helping a youth bag their first turkey!

[tomstopper]

Good Luck. I am taking my nephew out with me on the first of May. He is not old enough to hunt yet but he sees how excited I get and he wants to experience the hunt first hand. There is nothing better than introducing a youngster to this great sport. I am usually more excited for them than I am for my self. God Bless you for taking the time. They will appreciate it.

[wisconsinteacher]

I have not shot a ton of birds either, but I have taken 8 kids on their first turkey hunt.  All but one loved it.  I know I get more excited then them and I put more pressure on myself to get them a shot.  Go out and relax and teach the kid how to have fun even if you don't get one.  If you do that, he will be hooked.

[dirt road ninja]

Good luck to y'all!

[Spring_Woods]

Thanks gents! We are hunting out of a blind. I don't know if he can sit still yet, I've never hunted with him.

I do know he killed a squirrel last fall and was super excited. He's not really old enough to deer hunt yet but I think turkey hunting is a great way for him to learn big game. I hope, I really hope he gets the whole show. From what I've seen from the woods lately, there should be some super lonely toms out there.

I was thinking of using a jake and a hen decoy setup. It will give him something to look at if things get boring. I figure he's good til about 9 or 10.

[TauntoHawk]

Im taking a blind along too, i dont really use them ever but with some rain in the forcast I thought he isn't going to last long if he gets all wet.

Used a blind last year on a youth hunt and it worked out great, 2 jakes pitched right the the decoy and I was able to talk him through it and move around a little so he could have a good shot with a rest and not worry about getting busted

[lohaus]

Way to step up and take a kid hunting.  I only wish someone offered me when I was that age.  I had a blast last season helping my son get his first bird, my friend's son get his first two birds, my friend get his first bird, and my buddy get his first 2 birds on a double.  Overall, it was definitely my most memorable season so far that involved a lot of good jobs, a few back slaps, and watching a father/son embrace after his son killed his first bird.