Would you???

[jhoward11]

I'm going to be taking a first time hunter in the woods next season. It's my sister-in-law. Would you let her shoot a Jake if it came through? I really like to shoot Tom's off the property, but if it keeps her interested in Turkey hunting, I may let her take whatever comes through. Thoughts?

[guesswho]

Absolutely.   If she wanted to shoot one I'd tell her to drop the hammer and be proud.   And pictures would go in my album without shame.

[randy6471]

 Yes sir. You both will remember it forever.

[Dtrkyman]

100% her call if I were taking her.  Keep that in mind, my wife turkey hunted very little but had no interest in shooting jakes so she didn't.

Keep it simple.

[Greg Massey]

Agree, it's all about her decision ... shoot or don't shoot....  regardless you both will make some fun memories

[Wigsplitter]

Let her shoot if she wants too- will be a memory neither one will forget!!

[tal]

 Shoot first and ask questions later...   

[CAPTJJ]

First time hunter... definitely.

[zelmo1]

I guess I will repeat the others, her choice but shooting jakes is a personal preferance. My rule is that I dont shoot them, but if it was my grandchild and we could double, I wouldnt hesitate. Its the hunt and the memories for me. Plus, they are " bird veal", lol. Z

[Turkeybutt]

Yes! Get her involved and a taste for it. After that first one is in the book then she can be more selective.

[JeffC]

if your property holds lots of birds and you have a management plan going, explain the situation to her, her choice. 1st hunt I would pass on jake, 2nd hunt and things are tough, shoot the jake. But like others have said, if you call a jake in and he plays like a Tom, shoot him like a Tom. 

[silvestris]

It is her hunt and, if legal, it should be her call.

[Muzzy61]

100% would let her shoot a jake if you would like too.

[Sir-diealot]

I don't see why not.

[callmakerman]

I'm going to be taking a first time hunter in the woods next season. It's my sister-in-law. Would you let her shoot a Jake if it came through? I really like to shoot Tom's off the property, but if it keeps her interested in Turkey hunting, I may let her take whatever comes through. Thoughts?

This is a talk that you need to have with her. Ask her feelings and if she want to shoot a jake then welcome it with open arms. The smile on her face in the end will make it all worthwhile. Then to commemorate the hunt you have some great wing bones for making calls from. I did this for my daughter's boyfriend and he and I could not have been happier in the end. Awesome hunt and two wing bones made up by two different call makers.