Let's send another youth on a hunt!

[Knight]

As some of you know, there is a hog hunt that is taking place this weekend. My nephew is one of the recipients of the hog hunts as a result of the generosity of the members of this website.

As a result of this generosity, my father in law would like to "pay it back."

He would like to offer the opportunity for a youth to hunt turkeys with him on his property in Hesperia(with a parent accompanying). The hunt would take place during the 234 hunting season/zone. The hunt would be a full weekend, starting Friday afternoon and lasting through Sunday. This is good for any weekend during the season.

The youth and parent will be provided rustic(but newer) lodging for the weekend. My father in law will provide elk burgers one night for dinner. They would be responsible for the rest of their meals. Grilling is an option, plus there are restaurants and a grocery store nearby.

There are several blinds set-up throughout the property plus he has a couple pop-up blinds. Our success rate has been pretty high up there for the last 5 years that I have been hunting.

This offer is for anyone 16 and under who has a 234 tag and has not been picked for one of the previous hunts. If you have a youth who would like to be in on the drawing, please have them post below. The deadline to register is April 21'st. On April 22'nd, I will randomly draw a winner and their name will be posted on here. Pass the word around...Let's get some more youth involved in hunting.

[Socks]

This is what it's all about.

[srconnell22]

Thank you!

Let's post this in the turkey hunting forum as well!

[tjstebb]

this is great! my son would like to get in on this he is 13 and this is his first year...what does he need to post?just his name and age or is there more he should post?
this is a great thing to get more youth in the woods!
thanks,
terry

[eddiejohn4]

I think this is great. God bless all who take the time. I myself could offer a bow hunt on private property to a youngster and his father or mom. As long as they are liscensed, I would also be happy to give back to a way of life that has been good for my soul.:)

[Knight]

Terry,

Yes, just post his name and age. I will start a master list and randomly draw the name from that.

[tjstebb]

ok my sons name is: Dakota Stebbins and he is 13 y/o.
i kinda feel bad getting him in on this one cause i completely missed the post for the hog hunts and i would have loved to have donated to help those boys....i just read that whole post last night after seeing this one and i cannot believe the response from all the generous people here...
tjstebb

[Knight]

Do it! You'll find it is contagious and rewarding.

I think this is great. God bless all who take the time. I myself could offer a bow hunt on private property to a youngster and his father or mom. As long as they are liscensed, I would also be happy to give back to a way of life that has been good for my soul.:)

[Knight]

Good Luck Dakota!

Yeah, the responses were amazing! My nephew is very grateful to be one of the recipients of the hunt.

[dsconnell]

It really is contageous and very rewarding seeing someone of this age bracket being introduced to the outdoors and through efforts such as this and what we have done for the kids on the pig hunt.. We hope this will instill the correct principals and I am certain this will not soon be forgotten and in turn we hope they will do the same thing when they are old enough and in our positions now!! For the kids that have never experienced anything like it we will hopefully be laying down the foundation for what is to come many more kids down the road!

Thanks Again Guys!! Hats Off To Ya!

TJStebb - If you have paypal it is not yet too late to contribute if you wish too.. SRConnell22 as of now is picking up one hunt by himself and sure he would not mind if you kicked in a couple bucks to help the cause! Let me know!

[tjstebb]

ABSOLUTLY I would love to throw in on this how do i do it through paypal?i have a paypal account but never sent to anyone specific? i throw in 50.00 for sure.....
tjstebb

[dsconnell]

Thank You Very Much!

[lil daddy]

Knight i was just wondering if this is for gun only, or bow only or if it is choice. I have two daughters 16 and 13 that will only shoot with a bow. I just wanted to make sure. Thank you and very much appericated.

Dallas, 16
Montana, 13
Just in case a bow can be used i would like to enter them.


Thanks again. Kevin.

[Knight]

Kevin,

Yes, bow hunting would be possible. We have a couple pop up blinds, so they can enter the contest as well.

Good luck Dallas and Montana!

Jon

[Knight]

Anybody else want to enter? You have until next Monday to enter.

[tjstebb]

knight,
did you pick a winner?
tjstebb

[Knight]

knight,
did you pick a winner?
tjstebb

Looks like we have three youth hunters entered in the contest:

Dakota 13
Montana 13
Dallas 16

Good luck!

I will be randomly picking a winner later today. Check back later today to see who won.

As a side note, my nephew Nick shot a nice Tom opening morning up at the same property this youth will be hunting.

It was 23#, 1 1/8 " spurs, and 8 1/4 " beard. Looks like the hunting should be good!

I know there are some quite a bit bigger than that out there.

[tjstebb]

knight,
tell nick congrats on a nice gobbler and job well done!
tjstebb

[Knight]

And the winner is...

Dallas!

Congratulations Dallas!

Thanks to Dakota and Montana for also entering.

lil' daddy, pm me to work out the details.

Details of the hunt to follow.

[tjstebb]

congrats dallas....best of luck to ya!
thanks again knight for giving back to these kids
tjstebb

[lil daddy]

Sweet!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Knight thank you so very much for this opportunity. I am deffinatly looking forward to this hunt. Tell Nick Congrads on the nice bird and a job well done. To montana and Dakota i hope ur season goes well and you both get a limb hanger! I would just think to say thank you again.

Dallas!

PS. My Dad is going to PM you after this.!I would also like to send a big thank you to ur father inlaw for doing this!.

[dsconnell]

I am tagged out already and am twiddling my thumbs so Tjstebb.. Get ahold of me cause your boy is going turkey hunting! My place or yours as long as there are birds we will get him one!

Miss Montana.. My place or yours? One way or the other all three of these kids are going turkey hunting!

[tjstebb]

dsconnell,
man that is awsome! dakota is going to be excited when i tell him....
thanks alot man i will pm you later and good luck to you montana!
thanks again,tjstebb

[Knight]

Thanks Dan!

[dsconnell]

Its now been confirmed!!

All 3 kids will be guided on a turkey hunt!!! ;)

[dsconnell]

Havent seen any updates lately but just wanted to wish them the best of luck I will be taking Dakota Stebbins (Son of Terry Stebbins or TJStebb) out this weekend starting Saturday Morning to a place that has alway been a producer.. Who know maybe we will double cause I think that dad has a tag too! We shall see!

Any word on when the other kids are going to go?

[michigandeerslayer]

Dan

I must say you are a top notch guy, from what I have read and what you are doing for these kids. Its people like you that make this site awesome and good for the sport. To the others that have donated a hunt you also are a gift to these kids.

One day I will try to do the same thing

[Knight]

Dan,

We are heading up next weekend. Tony is heading up early next week to try and pin point the birds. Good luck to Dakota!

Jon

[lil daddy]

jon,i hope everything is well.my brother keith will be bring montana to the hunt.as i am out of town.he will be calling soon to get derictions. again thanks for all you are doing.

dallas will not be able to make it she has a job know.car (car ins,gas) all the good stuff.but she says thank you for the offer.

thks kevin

[tjstebb]

well just a update on this hunt, dakota went on his hunt yesterday with dan and i posted the results on the turkey forum under "my sons first turkey hunt"...check it out!
terry

[dsconnell]

Deer Slayer - Thank you for the words!! However I am just doing what I can to make sure that the kids get involved and to pass on any little bit that I can!

Dakota - You are the man! Thanks for making our hunt quick and easy!! Especially making sure I didnt have to go chasing down any birds:lol:

Success came at about 6:30 AM.. 20 plus pound bird, 9 3/4" bird and did not officially measure but I would have to say close to an inch spurs.. I know there were some pretty big smiles and one proud papa after that shot though!

Congrats Again Guys!

[Knight]

Congrats Dakota!

Just waiting to hear from Lil Daddy's brother to set up our specific times. Should be a good time this weekend..

Thanks for taking Dakota out Dan.

[lil daddy]

thank you very much for having me. i had so much FUN!!!!.i am looking forward to deer hunt. me and my uncle really apperctited that. even know though i didn't gt a turkey i had fun watching the hens walk up and down. i hop to try it again some other time. you all tried so hard to get me a turkey but i stilled had fun not getting one
thank you
montana
jayska

[shantzonpoint]

cool

[Knight]

Montana-It was nice meeting you and your uncle. It sounds like you had a fun time. Sorry we couldn't get you a bird last weekend. Good luck the rest of the season.

[lil daddy]

jon,tony,sorry that it took so long for the thank you but i just have not had time to get to a puter,tana had a great time as her uncle also,again a big thanks to you and tony,

tana has not gave up yet her uncle is at the house now and going to try this weekend,only wish i could be there.



thk kevin

[Knight]

Kevin,

Hope Montana and Keith had a successful hunt this weekend. My wife and I sat in the back field that Montana and Keith sat in last weekend. We had a jake and a hen in front of us for two hours but no big gobbler.

On a side note, I think you left a sleeping bag by the cabin. We'll have to get it back to you sometime, unless you are coming up for bow hunting in October.

Jon