Well, I had never hunted before. This 2009 spring season was my first. I had gone out 6 times prior with no luck. I had heard Toms gobbling close by before, but never saw any. My father flew in from Florida to visit his new grandkids and I thought to myself, maybe I’ll take my dad hunting. He has never hunted in his life either, so I figured he would at least enjoy hearing or possibly seeing some wildlife. To make a long story short, we went out this morning, heard them gobbling from the car and headed down to the spot. Once I started calling they gobbled back right away. They never stopped gobbling, so I kept calling. 30-45 minutes later I had my first Tom! Dropped his in his tracks with one shot. His beard measured at 9.5 inches. Needless to say, I’m exited and totally hooked. My dad was also super excited and can’t wait to hunt again. Hunting is a great sport. Till next season!

Thats awesome. You will never forget your first bird or the hunt with your father. Congrats. Welcome to the awesome world of turkey hunting...

Good story, congrats on your 1st turkey!

Its a thrill alright! But the best is yet come,
Wait till you taste it

Congrats! Thats what it's all about man!! You've just started something that will give you memories for a lifetime.

Man, that is a great story...Congrats

congrats and welcome to the addiction!
welcome to the forums as well.

thats a great bird. congrats and nice job

Greta job and great story. Congrats on the awesome day you had with your dad.

Congrats on a great hunt. I'm sure you're inoculated with the turkey sickness now.

You don't have to be crazy to hunt turkeys, but it sure does help.