90% Of The Fun...

For me, (and this holds true of any species) is the preparation, getting ready, packing, scouting, setting up, all that is part of the magic for me. Pulling the triggers, that's gravy, I enjoy the work that goes into each and every hunt.

That being said, I have started to yank out the Turkey Gear, and get ready. I was into it for all of 3 minutes, when something hit me, shoved my stuff aside, and ran up into Myles room. I am more excited to get him ready!

Grandpa put out the blinds and we have a few fields to take him to, he still doesn't know he's coming on the trip, let alone coming out for a hunt, it'll blow his little mind.

I have been putting stuff aside for him since before he could talk, stuff I outgrew, replaced with new, etc... This 4 year old has more in his kit then other grown men.

He's got bino's, deekes, camo clothes, calls (fowl, turkey, deer), scent stuff, packs, bags, cushions, etc.

Just gotta get him a pair of small gloves, and he'll be ready to rock.

His pack, duffle bag, and outfit, ready for the hunt!

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My stuff can now wait, it seems, unimportant in comparison.

Just getting him out on a Turkey hunt is a success, if I can just get him to see a bird out there, whether it comes in or not, is the trips trophy for him, me, us.

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

For me, (and this holds true of any species) is the preparation, getting ready, packing, scouting, setting up, all that is part of the magic for me. Pulling the triggers, that's gravy, I enjoy the work that goes into each and every hunt.

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X2. I hope you guys have a great hunt with your boy.

That's just great that you have all this stuff for your little guy! While I do like to fill my tags, my priority is having the guys that go out with me fill theirs. I hope you and your son have a great opener!

Good stuff man , Luck

TR you are the one of the coolest Dads around! I wish you all the best in your turkey adventures this year.
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I have more fun taking the kids and young guys out for turkey then I get from just shooting one myself ,that first gobble always gets them excited .good luck TR and hope to see some pics of your little guy with a bird over his shoulder ,lol Dutch

Myles is one lucky little guy to have you as his dad! Nothing better than to enjoy the great outdoors with family. Regardless of the harvest success just getting him out makes the hunt the most successful hunt you will have. Enjoy the time as they grow up so fast

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

stuff I outgrew

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Ahem.... when exactly did you fit in those duds?

lol

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Originally Posted by Oddmott

Ahem.... when exactly did you fit in those duds?

lol

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What? those were my going home from the hospital clothes when I was born ;)

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Originally Posted by Oddmott

Ahem.... when exactly did you fit in those duds?

lol

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That's what happens when you finally decide to wash your hunting stuff!

Good luck TR, you're going to have the best hunt ever with Myles with you in the blind.

I'll add my 2 cents though, from 2 years in the woods with Wesley, bring snacks, drinks, if he has a portable game, not a bad idea. But the most important thing to bring is toilet paper and wipes for your hands. Kids seem to pick the best times to announce that they need to poop. We've left at least one pile in the woods courtesy of Wesley....

Have fun and be safe, can't wait to see the photos,

Oh yeah, pack your Turkey Tuques....

Turkey John

couldn't agree more.. have been scouting the past few weeks and it's just as exciting to sit there and hear the forest come to life with all those thunderous gobbles.. i am ultra pumped this year, as my 11 year old boy will be joining us.. he is studying in preparation for his apprenticeship license and will be out with us for a few hunts.. can't wait.. last weekend scouting he joined us, sat with a very very proud grandpa, and it was a great day.. he got to hear a ton of gobbles, even saw 4 toms and a few deer about 60 feet from him.. it's not even hunting season and he's hooked big time.. all the best to all who venture out..

Don't forget to use face paint on him. Nothing like face paint to make the little guy feel like a predator......

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Don't forget to use face paint on him. Nothing like face paint to make the little guy feel like a predator......

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Yes don't forget this very important part of the hunt. My youngest (we call Mickey Mayhem) made sure we had the face paint as it was to be stored in his turkey hunting pack. He is going to do the turkey course tomorrow evening in Lindsay.He is excited to know that come MONDAY APRIL 27th he will be applying the face paint for what we are hoping to be his first turkey tipping experience. Cherish these days TR as sooner than you think Myles will be doing the same. Good luck to you fine folks and may the turkey gods be good to ya's.

outback

Yep, he's probably got more turkey gear than I do!

Good luck to you guys! You're going to have a lot of fun. Enjoy the moments.

My most memorable bird was the one taken with my son beside me. For three years it seemed that I could never connect with him with me and would fill the tag when I was solo. He was starting to blame himself for our lack of success when together. 2 years ago I shot a Jake with him and while it wasn't a huge bird, his smile and the memory made has made that one must favorite. He did his course two weeks ago and will be holding the gun this year. Hope we make another memory.