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2004 Youth Turkey Hunt

Hosted by Bell Wildlife Specialties
April 8-10

On Thursday, April 8, 2 matches and 4 waiting Littles traveled to Harveyville, KS to hunt turkeys during the Kansas Youth Turkey season as guest of Dan Bell and Bell Wildlife Specialties. Byron Schrag, host of the Diamond Adventures outdoors show, was along to film the event for his TV show later this year. John Moore, Kansas State Chairman for the National Wild Turkey Federation, was along as a volunteer Big for the Hunt.

An early-to-bed crew was anticipating a great hunt for Friday. Stories were told of all the birds that had been seen and all were anxious to head to the blinds early in the morning and everyone watched video of the exciting hunt from the previous year, just to get the blood pumping! For some of the crew, the 4:30 AM wake-up call couldn't come early enough! A quick breakfast and everyone hustled to the field to be there well before sunrise.

The hunters were divided into 3 groups and taken to different locations near Harveyville.

Little Eric was the first to bring home a bird, bagging a young jake on the Friday morning hunt. Volunteer Byron did the calling and brought the jake within range. Eric did the rest, shooting his first turkey!

That afternoon, Little Ron, accompanied by his Big of eleven (11...!!!) years, got his first turkey as well. Ron shot a nice 2-3 year old bird with an 11" beard, weighing a little over 18 lbs. John claimed that you could see the smile beaming on Ron's face from over 300 yards away!

The Saturday morning hunt didn't yeild any birds, but everyone enjoyed the time in the field with great companions!

Dan Bell graciously invited us back again next year!

Some of the Littles excitedly discussing the plans for the coming hunt.	Byron (in the middle) is discussing who's going where with guides Dave on the left and Josh on the right.
Little Eric with his first turkey, with Byron looking on.	Big Rick Penner and Little Ron with Ron's first turkey!
As you can see by the smiles, everyone had a great time!