Son's first box call, big thanks to Al and Josh Shoemaker

[earl9932]

I'm fairly new to turkey hunting and got at it later in life after putting my last GSP down and pausing my chapter in life hunting upland birds.

This Spring I got my 11 year old out and all most closed the deal on his first bird but came up short. I think he is gonna be a good one as he is already critiquing my calling and now trying to use a mouth call. I figured one way to keep him engaged during the off season was to get him a box call of his own so I contacted Al Shoemaker at S&S Custom Calls after reading many of the fine reviews of Al here on the message board and ordered the boy his first call. Al helped me out with the wood choice and most importantly penned an personalized inscription on the box for me. And man this call talks mature hen like Al said it would. And I love the cedar aroma when running the call. Can't wait for the boy to call in his first bird with his first box. A big thanks to Al and Josh. 

[SteelerFan]

THAT is super cool... well done Dad! Can't wait to see the hero pics with his 1st!

[bbcoach]

Beautiful Walnut (sorry Kwila looks like Walnut) over Cedar box from the Shoemakers.  Great wood choices.  My Best to your son as he starts his hunting career and my Best to both of you as you spend many Quality hours together.

[SS Calls]

It was an honor for us to build this box for your Son!!! I look forward to seeing upcoming pictures of him with his first bird using it.  From what you've told me, he's well on his way!! That's awesome!! You've got many memorable hunts in store for the future. 

[Bowguy]

Very cool and you got a great box from a great maker!

[mossyhorn2]

Well you've started him off on the right foot, with a box from Al and Josh. He'll be talking turkey with that one in no time. Great to see young kids interested in turkeys and turkey calling!! Good job Dad!!!!

[Greg Massey]

Great looking call and tribute to your son...  i'm fixing to order a call from SS calls myself...Great job SS ...

[outdoors]

YOU GOT A GOOD ONE .GREAT CALL TO START OUT WITH
BEST OF LUCK ..........

[3bailey3]

Awesome job Al and Josh and I can't wait to see your boy with his first with that box!

[vt35mag]

 

[fishr64]

Good job Dad and nice work Al and Josh!

[Coop1082]

Gorgeous call and wording!  Your much better than I am. Just ordered one from Al and Josh for me/ for my son when he comes of ages. He's only 2. It reads and I quote.." For Nick and Ridge Cooper"....I think you might be a better wordsman then this fella haha! Once again just plain awesome!

[Chris O]

Thanks you just gave me a great Christmas gift idea.See Grey Owl there are plenty of excuses for more calls lol. That is an awesome gift and I'm sure your son will cherish it.

[mgm1955]