This morning

[JohnP]

I don't remember if I mentioned it or not but my calling partner of the last several years accepted a job offer in Iraq so I am in need of a new partner.  Then last night another hunting buddy came by for a celebratory drink on the MA win and had his 28 year old son with him who just came back from Afghanistan. We got to talking and he mentioned that he would like to give calling a try and would I like to go out in the morning.  Told him about my feet and that I couldn't walk more than 2 or 3 yards without excruciating pain. He replied no problem you just tell me where you want to sit and I'll drive right to it, tell me where to place the caller and where you want me to sit. So this morning we went out for a couple of stands.  Our first stand was just below the crest of a rather steep two track I made myself comfortable while he drove to the bottom and set the caller out then he drove back up and sat on the opposite side of me, he watched the north ravine and I the south ravine.  About 5 minutes into pup in distress this guy showed up.  Coming up my side of the wash he stopped behind a bush and just stayed there for a while.  He then decided "no I better not go any further" turned around and was headed back down the way he came but in no big hurry.  I switched to a bird call and he stopped turned around and started back.  He stopped again behind the same bush but had his head showing which resulted in this:



We drove about another mile on the two track and found another spot that looked inviting.  He asked if I had any handcalls as he wanted to give that a try.  I told him that I had a call made from a superb craftsman that went by the name of Hawk Feather and that he could give it a try.  He never seen a open reed call before and had no idea on how to use it so I suggest the closed reed.  Well you know how these youngsters are they take no advice at all. He got to wailing on that open reed and it was all I could do to keep from laughing out loud.  Until I heard the shot, looked down in the wash and saw this:



Said he wanted to go again tomorrow.

[Bills Custom Calls]

Good write up but I am have trouble veiwing your pics

Thanks for the story and I am glad ya found a new hunting buddy

[Bills Custom Calls]

Nice pics

Yep they are showing up now

[Todd Rahm]

Uh, is that you in the pic John or the 25 year old?  


Good write up and fine job by to outstanding Vets.  

[weedwalker]

Great write up and pics John. Always looking forward to them.

[vvarmitr]

That is so cool John!
Thanks for sharing.

[Yotehntr]

  Very cool, sounds like you have a good hunting buddy there!   

[KySongDog]

Another great story and pics.  Thanks, John.   

[pitw]

Excellent read Mr John P.  Liked the pics too.  I especially liked the part about the laughing at the call until :roflmao:.

[alscalls]

  Laughing Until......   

Been there.......
Nice story and pics John.......

[Frogman]

Good write up and photos! 

Jim

[FinsnFur]

 He never seen a open reed call before and had no idea on how to use it so I suggest the closed reed.  Well you know how these youngsters are they take no advice at all. He got to wailing on that open reed and it was all I could do to keep from laughing out loud.  Until I heard the shot

:roflmao: :roflmao: Now THAT is good stuff right there

I'm glad to hear your still getting out John, thanks for sharing that outing with us

[coyote101]

I'm glad to hear your still getting out John, thanks for sharing that outing with us

Way to go Mr. JohP. Congratulations on a great hunt.

Pat

[HaMeR]

 :roflmao: :roflmao: @   Until I heard the shot   

Glad you got out & that you have a new hunting partner John.    Sounds like you guys make a purdy good team.    Thanks for sharing the story & the pics. 

[Silencer]

great story and a couple nice dead ones ta boot,  ya know he's going to want to go some more 

[iahntr]

Very nice John ! Glad ya got out ! 

[GunDog]

He got to wailing on that open reed and it was all I could do to keep from laughing out loud.  Until I heard the shot

I've about done the same think Mr john. After the shot my buddy says "ya just never know what they might come to". There I sit all puzzled and thinking ... yeah, ya got that chit right 

As always, great story and pictures. I'm glad to see your getting out some. That is some beautiful country you hunt out there. Wished we had some like it here! We will be watching for your next report ... and don't make it seem so easy for the new feller, might just spoil him, 

[vayotehowler]

the guy I hunt with sounds like a peacock on a tally ho call. same two note song