Post by: bearpaw on February 20, 2025, 04:09:21 PM
(Enter by 11:59PM March 14)
There will be TWO WINNERS, each winner will get one of the following packages!
YOUTH TURKEY HUNT PACKAGE #1 (for Noah) -- Approximate Value $2083.00
1. Guided 2-Day Youth Turkey Hunt for 1 bird, includes lodging and meals for child and parent/guardian. (value $1450)
2. Box of TSS Turkey Loads (valued at $50)
3. TSS Turkey Choke Tube (valued at $60)
4. Four Boxes Practice/Field Loads (valued at $60)
5. NWTF Branded: Alps Backpack, Neck Gator, Cap, Gloves, Diaphragm Call, School Supplies (approx $240)
6. Primos Trigger Stick (valued at $54)
7. Jake/Hen Decoys (valued at $60)
8. Walker Electronic Shooting Ear Muffs (valued at $43)
9. Fan Mount Kit (valued at $13)
10. Box Call, Slate Call, Crow call, Owl Hooter (valued at $53)
YOUTH TURKEY HUNT PACKAGE #2 (for Trinity) -- Approximate Value $2083.00
1. Guided 2-Day Youth Turkey Hunt for 1 bird, includes lodging and meals for child and parent/guardian. (value $1450)
2. (1) Box of TSS Turkey Loads (valued at $50)
3. (4) Boxes Practice/Field Loads (valued at $60)
4. NWTF Branded: Alps Backpack, Neck Gator, Cap, Gloves, Diaphragm Call, School Supplies (approx $240)
5. Compact 20 Gauge Shotgun (283.00)
THANKS TO THESE MEMBERS FOR THEIR DONATIONS:
NWTF, Russ and Michelle McDonald
wadu1
Karl Blanchard
Bob33
Turdle
cem3434
HUNT INFO:
- Bearpaw will send driving directions and additional info for the hunt
- The Hunt will be two days scheduled between April 1-4 (during the Spring Youth Hunt)
- Lodging and meals are provided by bearpaw for each youth and their parent or guardian
- Must arrive by 5pm the evening before the hunt, welcome to stay until the morning after the hunt
- At 5:30 PM the evening before the hunt the youth hunters will shoot at targets
- Bearpaw Outfitters can provide certain items for the hunt if needed
- Bearpaw Outfitters prefer to do the calling when hunting
- One bearded turkey may be taken by each winner
https://bearpawoutfitters.com/washington_turkey_hunting.html
CONTEST RULES:
- Must be under 16 years of age at time of license purchase (WDFW "Youth Hunter" requirement)
- Any H-W member may enter any youth who meets license requirements and has parent/guardian approval
- Any H-W member may enter more than one youth hunter
- Youth members may enter themselves provided they have parent/guardian approval
- Must arrive at Bearpaw Outfitters near Colville, WA by 5 PM the evening before the hunt
- Hunt dates can be scheduled between April 1-4, 2025 "during the Spring Youth Turkey Hunt"
- Do not enter the contest if dates and times don't work for you
- Winner must be accompanied by parent or an adult guardian with written parental approval
- By participating you are agreeing to allow promotional use of any photos/video
- By participating the youth hunter is agreeing to post "a follow up story" on the forum
- Winner will need to share email and phone information with Bearpaw.
- Contest is open for entries until 11:59 PM, March 14, 2023
- A number generator will be used by a forum moderator to obtain a random 4 digit number
- The two entries with the number closest without going over are the winners
- If more than two entries have a winning number, the two participant(s) who entered first win
- Contest entries must include: Youth's first name, age, and a four digit number between 0000-9999
- SAMPLE ENTRY: John / age 14 / 6789
IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE LIMITATION?
"If the child has parent/guardian permission, can hold up the gun, hit a target, and has hunter education or a deferral, they can be enter the contest!"
Good Luck To All!
(photos from previous youth hunts)
Post by: bearpaw on February 20, 2025, 04:50:48 PM
sample entry:
John / age 14 / 6789
Post by: kweeks2933 on February 21, 2025, 09:59:54 AM
Wesley/ age 12/ 0411
Post by: hunterednate on February 21, 2025, 10:31:54 AM
Calvin/ age 7/ 8601
So cool you do this every year. Thanks to Bearpaw and all the others who donate.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 21, 2025, 10:41:36 AM
Post by: medic6 on February 21, 2025, 10:48:29 AM
Post by: HikerHunter on February 21, 2025, 12:48:40 PM
Thanks for doing this again Dale!
Post by: CamoDup on February 21, 2025, 01:14:23 PM
Post by: VickGar on February 21, 2025, 02:24:05 PM
Post by: buglebuster on February 21, 2025, 02:34:48 PM
Rylee / 11 / 2127
Post by: High Climber on February 21, 2025, 05:53:41 PM
Jackson/ 14 / 7113
:tup:
Post by: treefarmer on February 21, 2025, 05:59:10 PM
Post by: Not selected on February 21, 2025, 06:03:48 PM
Hadley/15/8888
Post by: high_hunter on February 21, 2025, 06:39:53 PM
Owen / 11 / 4282
Post by: sagerat on February 21, 2025, 07:18:52 PM
Post by: cougkilr on February 21, 2025, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 22, 2025, 06:43:39 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 24, 2025, 04:31:03 PM
Post by: Kkylek311 on March 05, 2025, 07:16:29 AM
Mason / 10 / 2251
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 05, 2025, 08:09:50 AM
Post by: WACATHUNTER on March 05, 2025, 12:32:46 PM
Post by: Fatherof5 on March 05, 2025, 01:39:59 PM
Post by: Coltsdad on March 05, 2025, 02:12:42 PM
Post by: Dr. Death on March 10, 2025, 08:52:13 AM
Zane / 14 / 9100
Post by: builtfordtough on March 10, 2025, 10:13:50 AM
Post by: Aburger on March 10, 2025, 08:03:00 PM
Post by: actionshooter on March 10, 2025, 09:46:06 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on March 11, 2025, 08:52:51 AM
Owen- 11- 3376
Post by: jaden.marvin on March 12, 2025, 07:31:18 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 13, 2025, 01:04:14 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 13, 2025, 10:52:01 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 13, 2025, 10:58:09 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 13, 2025, 11:03:39 AM
Address still the same Dale? I owe you some money.
Yes sir, thanks again for donating! :tup:
Post by: Turdle on March 13, 2025, 08:51:14 PM
Trinity-14-7775
Post by: huntallyearlong on March 14, 2025, 06:49:38 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 14, 2025, 08:00:43 AM
Post by: locdown21 on March 14, 2025, 10:12:52 AM
Rocco / 14 / 3500
Paravel / 12 / 7200
Post by: jtan881 on March 14, 2025, 02:22:55 PM
Noah/10/0194
Post by: stickbuck on March 14, 2025, 03:39:06 PM
Avery / 14 / 7286
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Post by: adamR on March 14, 2025, 08:45:29 PM
Molly / 9 / 3440
Post by: The scout on March 14, 2025, 09:17:44 PM
Parker/12/500
Post by: Crowns on March 14, 2025, 09:45:01 PM
Post by: OltHunter on March 14, 2025, 11:26:59 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 16, 2025, 08:32:21 AM
Noah 7799 posted by @millerwheeler
Trinity 7775 posted by @Turdle
If we missed anyone please make a post and let me know, thank you.
I can fit the winners for their hunt anytime for two days from Apr 1 to Apr 5, please let me know which two days you would like to hunt and send me your email address? If preferred my text/phone is 2088526494. You will need to arrive by about 5pm the evening before the hunt so you can get settled in and your child can shoot a target. If you can't make it for the hunt, please let me know so I can line up the next closest number/child for a hunt.
Thanks to everyone for everything, and thanks to the members below for sending extra donations to make this event even better, as soon as all the donations arrive, I'll update/add to the list of what both winners will receive.
wadu1
Karl Blanchard
Bob33
Post by: High Climber on March 16, 2025, 09:54:32 AM
Post by: jaden.marvin on March 16, 2025, 11:42:14 AM
Post by: millerwheeler on March 16, 2025, 11:53:52 AM
Post by: cem3434 on March 16, 2025, 02:21:56 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 16, 2025, 04:45:32 PM
I haven't been on here in awhile as life has been hectic, but I'm also good for a $100 donation to help out. Let me know who to send money to and how, preferably PayPal or Venmo.full moon Friday was in full effect at work and I wasn't able to get to the post office Friday. If you wanna paypal me I can send a check for both amounts tomorrow. Dale may have paypal or venmo though. Either way we can get the money there.
Post by: cem3434 on March 16, 2025, 06:25:13 PM
Post by: Turdle on March 16, 2025, 07:00:07 PM
Will send her over with her dad for the hunt. When her and dad figure work and school will let bearpaw know and get them set up. Thanks to all who make this happen.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 16, 2025, 07:08:05 PM
Sent the money via PayPal to you Karl, thanks for taking point on this! :tup:got it. Guess my busy Friday was destiny :chuckle:
Post by: hunterednate on March 17, 2025, 09:18:58 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 17, 2025, 09:57:11 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 18, 2025, 04:32:33 PM
Check went out this morning @bearpaw @cem3434
You guys are awesome. :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on April 03, 2025, 06:14:28 AM
YOUTH TURKEY HUNT PACKAGE #1 (for Noah) -- Approximate Value $2083.00
1. Guided 2-Day Youth Turkey Hunt for 1 bird, includes lodging and meals for child and parent/guardian. (value $1450)
2. Box of TSS Turkey Loads (valued at $50)
3. TSS Turkey Choke Tube (valued at $60)
4. Four Boxes Practice/Field Loads (valued at $60)
5. NWTF Branded: Alps Backpack, Neck Gator, Cap, Gloves, Diaphragm Call, School Supplies (approx $240)
6. Primos Trigger Stick (valued at $54)
7. Jake/Hen Decoys (valued at $60)
8. Walker Electronic Shooting Ear Muffs (valued at $43)
9. Fan Mount Kit (valued at $13)
10. Box Call, Slate Call, Crow call, Owl Hooter (valued at $53)
11. NWTF Jakes Membership
12. First Turkey Certificate and Pin
YOUTH TURKEY HUNT PACKAGE #2 (for Trinity) -- Approximate Value $2083.00
1. Guided 2-Day Youth Turkey Hunt for 1 bird, includes lodging and meals for child and parent/guardian. (value $1450)
2. (1) Box of TSS Turkey Loads (valued at $50)
3. (4) Boxes Practice/Field Loads (valued at $60)
4. NWTF Branded: Alps Backpack, Neck Gator, Cap, Gloves, Diaphragm Call, School Supplies (approx $240)
5. Compact 20 Gauge Shotgun (283.00)
6. NWTF Jakes Membership
7. First Turkey Certificate and Pin
THANKS TO THESE MEMBERS FOR THEIR DONATIONS:
NWTF, Russ and Michelle McDonald
wadu1
Karl Blanchard
Bob33
Turdle
cem3434
Post by: bearpaw on April 03, 2025, 06:16:39 AM
But it's hunting, things happen, birds could go the wrong direction and not even come in, you never know!
Post by: bearpaw on April 03, 2025, 06:52:05 AM
Post by: bearpaw on April 03, 2025, 07:29:01 AM
Post by: elkrack on April 03, 2025, 08:16:43 AM
Post by: bearpaw on April 03, 2025, 10:46:59 AM
Post by: actionshooter on April 03, 2025, 07:20:02 PM
Post by: bearpaw on April 04, 2025, 12:33:29 PM
I'll let Trinity tell her story.
Post by: elkrack on April 04, 2025, 01:48:33 PM
Post by: bearpaw on April 04, 2025, 08:03:44 PM
Post by: Dan-o on April 04, 2025, 08:18:42 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 04, 2025, 08:23:57 PM
Post by: wadu1 on April 04, 2025, 09:08:51 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 05, 2025, 06:37:32 AM
Post by: blazincrf on April 05, 2025, 08:50:31 AM
Post by: millerwheeler on April 05, 2025, 07:07:45 PM
Post by: millerwheeler on April 06, 2025, 08:52:57 AM
Day1
Well we started out the amazing adventure sitting in the blind listening to the birds gobble and talk up in there roost they flew down and started working. We could hear them on and off. We had an amazing group come in we watched for some time and let Noah get comfy, right when he was ready for a shot AN EAGLE SWOOPED IN AND TRIED GRABBING ONE OF THE JAKES!!! We watched out side of blind eagle chased and screamed at the turkeys was WILD! The turkeys hung in the Hawthornes for time until they felt safe. When they finally fed out never could get right angle for Noah to take his shot. Some hours later after a nice lunch from the lodge and a much needed power break as Noah called it. We headed back out. That evening. Was quiet. Well we’re quietly telling hunting stories and Noah telling us joke after joke some birds moved in Noah was trying to get comfy while listening to his guide. He rushed the shot and missed and then his gun jammed so no follow up shot. I did some red neck engineering and got the shell free! Now in his words “ dad this is the biggest moment of my life I need to chill” while funny I know how hard he is on himself the guide and I shared all the times we missed. Hell last year I forgot to load my gun deer hunting lol. We went back at dark for an amazing RIB dinner and some rest. DAY 2
Started off in the dark and a coyote decided he wanted to hunt birds when they pitched off the tree which some
Flew back up some fled and it split group into a few groups.
Mornin was quiet and guide decided let’s try something different he went and scouted and made a plan we did hiking seen a few birds but didn’t get in range
Had a good lunch and Noah got a message from his older brother that he just got his first Tom while with his grumpa. He was very happy but said he was getting nervous and beating himself up on missing night before. At lunch the other contest winner came back with her bird he love seeing everyone work and take care of the bird. We also got to watch some huge Tom’s battle outside the cabin which Noah says was the coolest thing he has seen in a long time. We headed out the guide and I talked to Noah and said it ain’t over till the fat lady sings ! Well we hiked got on deer, found a very relaxing spot to watch, made a few failed sneaks and Noah asked we go back to the the blind which we had moved to a trail. Set up some
Decoys. We heard a gobble here and there. Well was decided to spin blind around cause turkeys were gobbling behind us. We forgot about decoys. Guide asked Noah to sneak out and grab them. At that moment he stuck his head out a few Tom’s had come in silent!!!! He goes TURKEY!!!!! We slightly panicked was really unexpected. Guide and I knew we goofed! Noah says dad there on the ridge! We see them strutting on and off working down hill. Guide says let me make a sneak with him cause they weren’t moving too us. Noah and guide sneak off. We have about 45min left. There sneaking away from blind and I can see more birds and them I’m watching and watching I see Noah get his 20guage into his tripod but don’t here a shot. I didn’t know what was wrong ! I was saying about 2 prayers a minute at this point. NEXT THING I KNOW I SEE A HUGE GROUP FLY RIGHT INTO IN FRONT OF THE BLIND ! And go blazing right towards them!!! I’m screaming On the inside and laughing at this point. They v line up the hill towards doe
Other birds kittt corner to Noah and guide. Then I lost site of Noah , guide and all the turkeys. I can hear them on and off . We have about 7min to shooting time. I sat down and just prayed and closed my eyes all of a sudden BOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMM !!!!!! I just up and look at my phone guide texted GOT IT! My big butt took off jogging towards last direction I saw them I get up too too often hill I see Noah raising his hands and the guide laying on his back smiling huge! He said Noah your one stressful turkey hunter!!!! I guess most birds moved off. Noah caught 2 toms coming straight too him guide was “putting “ o think he called it and Noah took his shot at 17yards. Noah loves bird hunting he has gotten a few hens, grouse , pheasant, and a doe but a big Tom has been his dream. I walked up too him and he said dad that fat lady ain’t singing tonight I got em!!!! Snapped some pics and headed to the cabin. Guide took bird and we went to change. He told me he has another shot but he wasn’t confident cause he could only see head. I told him i was proud he stuck with his gut and never gave up. He shared he was happy we pushed him to be positive! We at a wonderful spaghetti dinner which was his favorite. It was late by this point we had a long drive too do we left around 10pm he talked on the drive about turkey hunts, dreams , and how this was the luckiest greatest hunt ever until about 1230 when he powered down. He woke up in the morning refreshed to see his brother and Bill and story time between the two brothers was amazing.
Bearpaw and the group made this a memory Noah and I will never forget. Thank yous aren’t really enough was so special.
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 05:04:36 PM
Trinity's story,
When I first found out about the turkey hunt, I was really excited. It meant I would get a
break from school and sports, and do something with just my Dad. We packed up to get ready
for the six hour drive to BearPaw Outfitters. I fell asleep on and off on our way there, but the
long drive was definitely worth it. When we got there, everyone was kind and accommodating.
Two guides took us to practice shooting the shotguns to really get a feel of how they shoot. After
some practice, they took us back to their property where there were some tacos waiting. They
were really good. Everyone was planning excitedly about what we would do the following day. I
then took a picture next to another kid, also turkey hunting, as we were given hunting tools. I
went to bed in a nice, clean cabin with a bathroom, towels, two bunk beds, and a heater. I got
some much needed rest before our early morning hunt.
DAY 1: At 3:30 in the morning, my Dad and I woke up for our first day of hunting. We put
on some layers and met up with everybody for breakfast. We left at around 4:30 AM with one of
the guides and they brought us to a giant field. Quietly, we set up a blind and waited. It was a
cold morning, but it didn’t take long for the toms to start to gobble and all the birds started flying
down from their roosts in the trees. When I glassed the field with my binoculars, I saw an albino
jake! It was a gorgeous bird. It was really cool to see, since this was my first ever turkey hunt.
When I did some research, I found out it was extremely rare, a one in one hundred thousand
chance to have this opportunity. I decided that I would be keeping my eye on this bird.
Once the turkeys were all down from the trees, we counted about ten toms, twenty jakes,
and several hens, too many to count. They started to mosey on over to where we were in the
blind. Even though some toms were in the shooting range, I couldn’t get a decent shot. The
toms were puffed up, or had hens too close to them. We remained patient, and stayed there
until lunch, around 12:00 PM.
When we got back, the turkeys were far away from our spot, and none in the field.
Eventually, the flock started to move back to the trees. They were still too far from the blind to
shoot. Suddenly when our attention was on the flock by the trees, the albino jake went by our
blind on the right hand side. Unfortunately, we were facing the wrong direction, and there were
other jakes and hens too close to the albino. I couldn't get a clear shot on him. It was frustrating,
but I was told to continue to be patient. We waited for more to come, and when they didn’t, we
left for the property for the night.
For dinner, they gave us delicious ribs, which I thought were really well made. I was
really grateful, and they treated us as nicely as I thought humanly possible.
DAY 2: The next morning was a bit foggy and cold. We got up and left at the same time,
and moved the blind a little closer to where the flock was the previous day. However, the flock
had plans of their own and ended up going a different direction. Because of this we thought we
needed to move so that we could intercept them. After setting up our blind in a new spot, we
waited. A few hours had gone by, none of them came over. Our guide saw a tom in a different
section of property so we decided to move again. When we got there, we walked for a bit, and
set up a blind. Then, the guide started calling, and soon, we heard a distant gobble. I was
hopeful. Maybe this would be my chance. The guide lured and lured. He was persistent! He was
standing on a clearing above us. My Dad and I decided to gear up with camo from head to toe.
We climbed a bit higher up toward the tree line. I sat leaning against the tree, shotgun ready,
just waiting for the tom to show up. I stayed silent and still. The guide continued to call him over.
Our plan was working, and soon, the tom appeared and he was not far away. I was shaking. I
needed to get this shot. I managed to aim and steady myself. I slowly pulled the trigger until I
felt the recoil against my shoulder and a loud shot that rang through the trees. I wondered if I
had got it. My Dad kept repeating, “Good job!” which affirmed that I had indeed taken down the
tom. A flood of emotions came over me as I came to the realization that I had achieved my goal.
I had taken it down. I was thrilled by my accomplishment, and my Dad looked proud of me as
well.
The guide came from his calling spot and took pictures of my very first turkey. I was still
in shock, but very excited. After the rollercoaster of emotions, the let down from the first day,
and finally getting what we came for. I was really grateful for everybody planning this trip.
We packed up, went back to the truck, and drove back to the property. My guide even
cleaned the turkey for us. He gave us some tips for taxiderming the wings, tail fan, and feet. He
also gave us some tips on how to safely transport it back to our house to survive the six hour
drive. Everyone said goodbye and we left with a turkey, ammo, some supplies, more hunting
knowledge, and some new memories.
On our way home, I thought about how my Dad and brother have gone on a few hunting
trips with and without success. This was my FIRST hunting trip with just my Dad and me, and it
was successful. I could not be happier about the outcome. I now have my own story to share. I
am forever grateful to be able to have this experience with my Dad as it meant a lot to me.
Bearpaw and our awesome guide is what made this all possible. I will never forget their
hospitality and patience with a newbie like myself. They made this trip extra special for all of us.
Post by: High Climber on April 06, 2025, 05:07:09 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 06, 2025, 06:55:46 PM
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 07:24:58 PM
There are some details Trinity left out that I'll put into my story.
First off all I would like to express how thankful I am for everyone at Bearpaw outfitters for giving kids the opportunity to learn and experience a hunt like this. They were amazing from start to finish! I would also like to thank my dad, (he goes by Turdle on here) for always looking for amazing opportunities for my kids. He has put both of my kids in for this hunt for multiple years now, last year was close for Trinity I believe she was runner up and this year she got it. My parents made sure to drive down and deliver the news in person, when it was announced Trinity's number had won her a hunt. When my dad said well Trinity you won a turkey hunt she was in a bit of shock and disbelief. " Are you sure" and when reassured she was quickly excited and making teenage girl shrieking noises.
The next few weeks consisted in planning and making sure she was ready. We purchased her license and tag I dug my old 410 that I got when I was 12 or 13 from the back of the gun safe. With a box full of shells and my best hand drawn turkey target we headed out to make sure she understood how a shotgun worked and what to expect. She shot a full box of shells through the old single shot and decided her shoulder had enough and I was confident she was going to make a good clean shot.
On the day before the hunt we made the long 6 hour drive to Bearpaw outfitters. When we arrived we were greeted by our guide Daniel he showed us were we would be staying and got Trinity ready for some target shooting with a 20 gauge they lent her to use. We took a short drive to an area to shoot and they set a target for the kids at 20 yard both Trinity and Noah were hitting pretty good so they bumped it back a little further. This time Trinity shot one of the bigger hunting loads and got a bit of a surprise with a little more recoil, and decided that was enough practice for her... When we got back to the lodge dinner was waiting, we ate and planned and the kids were given their prizes. I've got to tell you its a humbling experience. The prizes were amazing, so a huge shout out to all the amazing donners!! You guys rock!!
The next morning started bright and early with some breakfast and an short drive to a nearby property. Our guide Daniel led us out through the dark and set up the blind. It wasn't long and the birds where singing,(turkeys gobbling) and Trinity lit up with excitement. When the birds started dropping from the roost she quickly picked out that there was an albino Jake with the flock and set the hunt for him. Even naming him Kyle 2.0 ( that's a bit of an inside joke). When the bird came in she had a short window when she probably could have made a shot on a nice Tom but wasn't confident and decided to hold for a better shot. Throughout the morning we watched several groups of birds wandering in and out of the fog and when everything settled down we went back to the lodge for lunch. When we got back the birds where just starting to move around again. We chatted and watched them mill around feeding and strutting all around us. Then to everyone's surprise we spotted a cougar in an adjacent field bringing in a whole new level of excitement, It was pretty cool to see. The rest of the evening was exciting as well as birds made there way back to roost giving us several close calls on getting a shot but the turkeys just never put themselves in range and to Trinity's disappointment Kyle 2.0 never game her a shot. The next morning we started out in the same blind and with the turkeys unpredictability they decided they had other plans and completely avoided our field. Our guide said he knew of another place we could try where he had seen a nice Tom so we set out for another hunt. It didn't take long and we were set up and listing to a bird just a ridge above us. Our guide Daniel called and had the Tom excited and strutting but he hung up on that ridge and wouldn't budge. We came up with a plan and he snuck us up to a spot on the edge of the ridge where Trinity had a big pine tree to sit up against and some shooting sticks to steady her aim. I was able to tuck in next to her and he stepped over the edge and started to call. It didn't take long and our plan was working the bird strutted his way into range, and after a few exciting moments he made a fatal mistake gave Trinity a shot. She whispered to me she wasn't sure if she could do it and then boom. Dead bird!! You could feel the emotion in the air as she took it all in! The excitement, the planning, and practice. It all paid off. We celebrated, took pictured and discussed how it all went down. I couldn't be more proud. After we got back to the lodge our guide showed so much patience answering all of our questions and cleaning the bird for us. He set us up with all the feathers as per Trinity's request. After loading our stuff and saying our goodbyes we started our long drive home. The drive home sealed what was an amazing bonding experience for Trinity and I. Discussing all of the events and how she felt about it all. It was really good to spend some one on one time with her away from all the normal activities and learn something new together.
Again I would like to thank everyone from bearpaw outfitters! The lodging and meals were outstanding the guides were patient and knowledgeable and went out of there way to make sure the kids were comfortable and successful.
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 07:27:41 PM
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 07:28:45 PM
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 07:30:40 PM
Post by: blazincrf on April 06, 2025, 07:37:10 PM
Post by: wadu1 on April 06, 2025, 07:55:20 PM
Post by: Dan-o on April 06, 2025, 08:16:33 PM
Post by: blazincrf on April 07, 2025, 06:24:32 AM
Post by: bearpaw on April 07, 2025, 06:53:37 AM
First two photos are Trinity and Noah gathering up their gear that was donated to them.
Third photo is Noah holding his “First Turkey” certificate and pin.
Last photo is the Rocky contents from Noah’s turkey gizzard.
Post by: bearpaw on April 07, 2025, 06:57:22 AM
Post by: jackelope on April 07, 2025, 12:02:34 PM
Post by: cem3434 on April 17, 2025, 11:36:47 AM