I have really enjoyed reading this thread! I was born in 1984, and didn't start hunting turkeys until after the 21st century was upon us. Growing up, we went squirrel hunting a lot, dove hunting sometimes, and rabbit hunting even less frequently. My dad had never hunted "big game", and I didn't have access to land with turkeys, anyway.
I had always been interested, so places like this, and the Huntingnet forum provided plenty of reading for me to do. I read all I could, watched videos, and started practicing on calls that were readily available.
I was blessed to have a good friend who grew up hunting turkeys since the early 80s, and he passed his ways along to me. He didn't pass his spots along, though! I still learn from him every time we go out, which isn't as often as I wish it was.
While I never got to hunt in that older era, I greatly appreciate listening to and learning from those that have! Anytime I meet an old school turkey hunter, I try to engage them in conversation if they're willing.
Thanks for all of the stories, and keep them coming!
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