ID Thunder Chicken

[Muley Crazy]

Nothing better then a quick turkey hunt before kindergarten! took over 1.5 hours to call this bird in, due to all the hens. With so much strutting and gobbleing the little man could not stand the excitment and fell alseep. Once the tom crossed the 100 yard mark had to wake him up in order to watch the final play of the game. Best beard to date, taped out just over 11 inchs. Couldnt ask for a better hunt buddy. Shortest season ever (hunted just over 2 hrs total this year but by far the best hunt to date in so many ways)

 

[fishing4sanity]

I sure wish I had turkeys in my fields! Maybe I'm growing the wrong corn variety? Congrats on a great looking bird and on it being a family event.

 

[wyoming556]

Looks like some quality time with your son. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jryoung]

Nice, just saw this recipe the other day for thunder chicken parmesan....wishing I had a bird to try it out on.

http://honest-food.net/2012/05/15/turkey-parmesan-recipe/

 

[Wally Dog]

Great bird and experience for the youngen!!!
WD

 

[shoots-straight]

Nice bird. Looked like a great time spent.

 

[putm2sleep]

Excellent work. My son is jealous. I am too. Thanks for the post.

 

[idnative1948]

Just guessing at that age what he talked about all day..... That is some quality time!

 

[Brentster7189]

Nice bird, congrats! Only a few more days left in the season.

 

['Ike']

Excellent job Dad!

 

[breaks hunter]

Way to go!! I cant wait to take my kids out with me

 

[Muley Crazy]

Here is a pic I couldnt get loaded yesterday. Didnt make a big deal out of the beard infront of my son. Trying to show him that any harvest is a trophy as long as it is legal, you walk away with all the meat and good memories. So far Mom made turkey nuggets and turkey casarole both have been WAY better then expected. to be honest the nuggets were great!

 

[pointingdogsrule]

congrats!!!!

good luck to all
the dog

 

[spook12]

Sweet bird! Nice job bringing that boy up right. Cool that you guys get to hunt them this late in the year,a guy working for me said he saw a hen with poults on tuesday.

 

[mdunc8]

Beautiful bird. You sure did a number to his head.

 

[Cctaxidermy]

Awesome story and great pics it is a moment I am sure both you and your son will never forget!