Kentucky Youth Turkey Season Starts with a BANG!

Well, we just got back from our youth turkey hunting adventure in Kentucky, and let me tell you, it went GREAT!

Dave took his 7 year old daughter Hannah with Brian on the camera, (Brian's boy Drake tagged along too). Just a couple of Dads with their kids. Hannah had a big tom fly off roost and come within 19 yards. We think that maybe she got a little "turkey fever" because she just couldn't seem to pull the trigger. After coming back for lunch, the crew set out again for the same location, (Imagine, all 4 in one blind)! After sitting for a long while, 2 jakes made their way to the decoys, and after a few tense moments, Hannah had her first turkey on the ground. I'll let Dave and Brian fill in all the small details. I couldn't be happier for Dave and Hannah. Its a rare moment to capture these firsts on film and Brian did a great job filming the hunt. Congratulations Hannah! Now she will be hooked for life!

Well next, I took my youngest boy Austin along with Scott Rennirt on the camera. We chased turkeys for most of the morning with very little luck. We came back for lunch and Scott decided to go with his boy Taran and my oldest boy Kurtis to try to film them. Austin and I decided to hunt an elevated blind overlooking a food plot for the rest of the day. Austin was the hunter with old fat Dad on the camera. We put the decoys out and settled in. I yelped 4 times and a tom gobbled about 100 yards away. Austin and I switched seats, and about 5 minutes later the big boy was within sight walking down an old logging road right toward us. At about 25 yards, Austin took aim, and his first Kentucky bird was on the ground, all on film. I couldn't tell you how proud I am of Austin. God has sure blessed me with some great kids. It never gets old to me. Making these memories with our kids is what its all about.

These times where the Dads and their kids get to spend quality time together are just priceless. I have 2 great kids, a great group of friends, and a great brother to share these times with, ...............I am certainly blessed.

Scotts boy Taran had several opportunities at jakes and decided to pass. We'll be working hard to get him one in a couple of weeks!

Anyway, I would like to thank Scott Rennirt, Kevin Deaton, Dale and Mike for letting us tag along and film these hunts. Your generosity is appreciated more than you know.

I would most certainly like to thank God for giving all of us the opportunity to spend quality time with each other in the great outdoors.

Just a great way to start the season! Stay tuned, hopefully there will be a few more exciting hunts this season!

Stay safe, and remember, there is no such thing as a bad day hunting!