Tanner had the chance to take Hunter Safety in February, which made him eligible to hunt small game. He was so excited to go on his first Turkey Hunt in April. The hunt was a couple of weeks long and so I thought he and his Dad would hit the hills a couple of weekends before he got a shot at one. I was wrong.
Kory, Tanner, and RJ left here Saturday Morning at around 5-5:30 and they were back home by about 10 with a turkey in hand. 
Unfortunately it was super cold that day and so he didn't get the full experience of getting out of the truck and getting to call the Turkey in. They were just driving along and saw the Turkey on the road.
Unfortunately it was super cold that day and so he didn't get the full experience of getting out of the truck and getting to call the Turkey in. They were just driving along and saw the Turkey on the road. When he shot it, it flew off the road and tumbled down a big long hill. So he did get the chance to hike a bit as his dad sent him down the ravine all by himself to retrieve the bird.
RJ was just as excited as Tanner was and his retelling of the story to Luke and I when they got home, had Luke and I rolling on the floor with laughter. He had all the squawks and flapping of wings and gobble, gobbles in all the right places. (according to his memory).
The only bad thing that came out of this is that we have officer "know it all" at our house now. When it comes to hunting or guns or gun safety, Tanner is the master of all. Who knew a Turkey could do this for your ego!
