I took part in a tremendous JAKES event Saturday in Bolivar Missouri. They had about 130 kids go hunting in the morning and the Twin Lake Longbeards chapter provided guides and hunting spots as needed.
After the morning hunt, more than 300 parents and kids attended an event designed to teach kids and their families about the role the NWTF plays in the community.
We also filmed a hunt with an 8-year-old boy who is dealing with the recent loss of his father in a vehicle accident. With the help of Bass Pro Shops’ Jerry Martin and chapter president Mark Smith, the boy was able to kill his first turkey — a 22-pounder with a 10- and 4-inch beards.
The boys’ mom was beside herself because “there’s a group of men out there who are willing to help teach my children about the outdoors. Thank you all.”
From what I hear, there’s great video footage of this boss gobbler flogging several jakes and marching past several hens thanks to the seductive calling of Jerry Martin.
You’ll see this episode during the 2010 season of Turkey Call television.

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