Turkey hunting pioneer passes

[barry]

It is with sadness that I convey the news that long time family friend, Mr. John Byrne, passed away yesterday.
Mr. Byrne was a well known Bedford area cattle farmer and the breeder of the Appalachian Turkey Dog.
He was also one of the finer gentlemen that I ever had the pleasure of knowing.
R.I.P. my friend and may you and your dog Junior team up once again to chase endless flocks of turkeys along fall colored hardwood ridges.


Mr. John Byrne with some turkey dog pups


Mr. John Byrne, front center, after a successful fall hunt at Turkey Trot Acres in New York

Above photos courtesy of Turkey Trot Acres and Mr. Pete Clare.


Following is a link to one of many articles about Mr. Byrne and his turkey dogs.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/kentucky/2006/11/confessions-turkey-dog-addict?photo=2

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R.I.P Mr. Byrne. My condolences to his family and friends.

[captin_hook]

R.I.P Mr. Byrne

[TRKYHTR]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

TRKYHTR

[savduck]

Hate to hear that. We lost some good ones over the last two years.

[tomstopper]

My condolences to you and his family.

[Turkey Beard]

That's a name that every turkey hunter will recognize as well as his advancement that he's made to the sport.  May he rest in peace.

[captin_hook]

Hate to hear that. We lost some good ones over the last two years.

X2!