A special turkey hunting gift for Christmas

[Tail Feathers]

My oldest grandson (13) killed his first turkey this past spring, a jake.  I took the wingbones to a good friend who is a fellow turkey hunting addict and a master jeweler.
He made two wingbone calls, one a silver edged, scrimshawed presentation grade call and one a field grade call.  I gave them to my grandson at Christmas.
I could tell by the look on his face the boy realized how special they are.  After a few minutes practice he was making as good a turkey sound as I do.  That means he still needs to practice but he proved to be a fast learner on the wingbone call.
I sure wish I'd taken a picture of the calls before I giftwrapped them.

Did anybody here get any special turkey related gifts this year?

[coyotetrpr]

I love reading stories like this and love more the fact that the meaning of the gift was not lost on the boy. Thanks for sharing.

[tomstopper]

Great gift that he will remember forever.....

[Gobble!]

Thats a great idea.

[Bennett]

That's a great gift and one he will appreciate more as he gets older. I had Mr. Billy Buice make me and my two sons matching box calls for Christmas. Hope we make many memories with them as they get older.

[dfresh55]

thats awsome!

[GSLAM95]

Would have loved to have seen pictures of how they turned out.  Great Christmas gift indeed and good luck to you and the grandson this coming spring with the new wingbones.

[mgm1955]

Fantastic gift, great memories!! Thanks for sharing.

[flintlock]

 :agreed:now that is good stuff. 

[Gooserbat]

Well Played.

[VA_Birdhunter]

That's a great gift and an awesome way to preserve the memory of a lifetime!!

God bless


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[slamman]

Great idea post some pics when you can.

[firedup]

Nicely done Sir!!  I am sure your "friend" did a fantastic job and that your grandson was thrilled!! 

[hookedspur]

  Love that idea.

[2eagles]

Being a Grandpa is one of lifes great rewards! Looks like you are doing it right.