but never really knew why until I found my ole hunting journal full of pics last night. I was a little confused on when I really started turkey hunting. I knew it was either 93 or 94, but it was definitely 94. I was so relieved I found this. I've been looking for the journal for quite some time. It had a lot of photos of my grandpa and it was driving me crazy not finding them

Anyways, here's a photo of the first ever bird I harvested. It was a nice Tom and to date, the biggest weighted one I've ever shot. Specs say he was weighed in at 25 1/2lbs, 1 1/4 " spurs and an 11.5 beard. Back then everything was done at check in stations and this was done at the station. I briefly remember the cat and mouse game with this Tom that mid October. I would have sworn my first bird was during the Spring, but nope it was during the fall!!!!
I don't recall why I wore this funky looking hat for, but I sure look funny

By the way, that's my best friend who is also my cousin. He's the crazy one that I blame for my obsession with turkey hunting!
