J. Colefander

Back at Chuck’s lodge after smoking my first jake turkey- 3 toms under my belt- 1st jake!! The thrill, anticipation, and excitement are still very alive. The dawn brought the vocal and echoing HOOTS and Shrills of owls in the draw near a wadi, crows’ cackles and flight created the action. Steve and I were very excited and laughed until silver glistened 5 times cross the Wadi- 2 toms and 3 jakes, serious business had started. Calm and instructive whispers from Steve directed me, but I had already gone through 4 dry runs with my browning 12 gauge- I was ready! The toms were too educated and wise to commit to the dekes and calls, but the youngest 2 were curious. At 27-28 yards a 3 ½ #3 steel waterfowl load (the “lucky” round that had been in my coat pocket for nearly 10 years) erupted and boomed within the draw, echoing and silencing Mother Nature’s bounty… My life was granted and I’m living moments like God provides me each day the above was just one of the best that I pray will be one of many. Toujours Pret,