** Back from Oklahoma -- Daddy's bird

• Apr 29, 2013

• #1

Kevin Farr

Senior Member

Well, it was a looonng trip and an even looooonnnnngggeerrr hunt to put it mildly. Things were not even close to being as expected. We were very fortunate for my daddy to get a bird, which was the #1 goal anyway. My daughter was the #2 goal, but even though she was close, it just didn't work out. She had the safety off and was about to pull the trigger on 2 longbeards, but it just didn't happen. 40 mph winds, extreme cold temps, massive hail storm (my truck is a victim), etc. etc. It was definitely not an experience that I was wanting for my daddy or daughter. She can go back, but my daddy can't. This was his only chance to get a Rio and again, I'm so thankful that he did.

Even though it doesn't look like it in the pic, he is happy as can be. The Parkinson's pretty well keeps him from having any expressions. And it was COLD as you can tell.

 

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• Apr 29, 2013

• #2

trkyhntr70

Senior Member

Great pic! Congrats on a fine gobbler!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #3

ADDICTED2HUNTIN

Senior Member

Congrats to you and your dad!!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #4

turkeyed

Senior Member

Congrats to your father Kevin. I wish you all could have limited out but conditions across that part of the country were tough to say the least. Several members here have been hunting out that way and seeing it first hand. Sorry to hear about your truck but the most important thing is that every is back safe. Three generations hunting together will make for great memories.

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #5

sman

Senior Member

Still a successful trip. One bird or 10! Those conditions plus your father's can make any hunt tuff. Congrats!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #6

BASS1FUN

Senior Member

Congrats

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #7

Burney Mac

Senior Member

Big congrats to you and your father. I know what it's like hunting with your father who doesn't get around quite as well as he used to. It makes every hunt that much more special!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #8

Luke0927

Senior Member

That's a picture worth framing, congrats.

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #9

M Sharpe

Senior Member

Congrats to your father Kevin. Those are memories you won't soon forget.

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #10

Gut_Pile

Senior Member

Awesome picture. Congrats to your Dad Kevin

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #11

Canvasback27

Senior Member

Congratulations on a fine bird for your dad.

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #12

Pneumothorax

Senior Member

Man, sounds like some tough conditions! Congrats on gettin' it done anyway! The warm, sunny, easy hunts aren't necessarily the best ones. Pretty bird!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #13

Michael Lee

Senior Member

Awesome job, glad you could do that for him, and hope the young one gets hers next time!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #14

Perkins

Senior Member

Man thats awesome! congrats to you all!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #15

FMBear

Senior Member

So glad your dad was able to get him one! Congrats! Sorry about your truck though.

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #16

ryanwhit

Senior Member

Congrats to both of you!!!

 

• Apr 29, 2013

• #17

BgDadyBeardBustr

Gone But Not Forgotten

Glad your Dad got him a Rio! Your Daughter will get another chance one day! Congratulations on a great hunt for your Dad! I wish I could experience another hunt with my Dad! Way to go Kevin! Remember these times forever!
Tim

 

• Apr 30, 2013

• #18

GADAWGS

Senior Member

Congrats to your daddy Kevin. That is a memory you will keep for a very long time.

 

• Apr 30, 2013

• #19

albridges

Senior Member

Man that is a great story! I would say that your little girls smile say it all for your dad as well!

 

• Apr 30, 2013

• #20

Kevin Farr

Senior Member

Thanks everyone.

Grace did have a chance at 2 longbeards our 1st day right at lunch time. I had called them to 30 yds and they were in full strut. She had the safety off and was waiting for them to raise their head for the shot when the guy drove up to check on us and ran them off. He didn't know we were in the woods and didn't realize what he did. So those 2 longbeards caught a break that would have been different in literally a few more seconds. Oh well. Memories ........

It was a special hunt, as they all are. But each one is more special now because I can see that Daddy's turkey hunting is about over. He enjoys it to the utmost and turkey hunting and grandkids are what seem to motivate him the most. Sad to see that he is losing one of those things. But we are squeezing all we can out of it for him. ....... But who knows, he could still be turkey hunting 10-15 years from now.