I’ve been so busy this spring putting the final touches on Monster Bucks and Monster Bulls I have not had time to hunt very much around the house and I certainly have not had the time to travel anywhere to turkey hunt. And it’s a shame because I love to turkey hunt! And one of the things I treasure so much about the spring is spending quality time with either the boys or good friends on a gobbler getaway.
But that’s OK because I leave tomorrow on my only scheduled trip. What’s even better is the company I’ll be keeping on this much anticipated adventure. Joining me will be the “always entertaining” Michael Waddell. Michael and I unfortunately don’t get a chance to hunt together as much as I’d like. Our schedules are crazy and it takes an effort to set aside some time and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Also going along on his first trip out West to hunt Merriam's is my good buddy Hugh Nall. Hugh is the offensive line coach for the Auburn University football team and is a die-hard turkey fanatic. Nobody likes to slam a turkey more than Hugh and his schedule, with spring football practices and recruiting, can be as hectic as mine and Michael’s!
Also joining the circus is one of my best buddies, Dr. Chris Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon from Dothan, AL. Chris is bringing his 11-year-old son, Jeffrey, as well. I don’t think Jeffrey has slept much over the past few weeks due to the excitement of the trip.
We are flying into Rapid City, SD, will rent a vehicle (or vehicles) and drive an hour and a half to Sundance, WY where we will once again team up with Jeff & Deb Smith of Seven J Outfitters and head guide Kenny Morga.
We’ll hunt the Black Hills for a couple of days then Michael, Hugh, cameramen Phillip Culpepper and Dan Johnson, and I head up to the Powder River in Southeast MT to hook up with the infamous Bill Perkins. Bill is a world famous outfitter who specializes in mule deer, antelope and whitetail in that part of the world and just happens to have a ton of turkeys on his properties. Harman and I had a chance to spend a couple of days with “Dr. Perkins” last spring and enjoyed it immensely!
We’ll hunt MT for 3-4 days and then head back to Rapid City to fly home next Friday!
I can’t tell you how much I need a break from the office and I hope to report some head-bustin' action!
Peace.
But that’s OK because I leave tomorrow on my only scheduled trip. What’s even better is the company I’ll be keeping on this much anticipated adventure. Joining me will be the “always entertaining” Michael Waddell. Michael and I unfortunately don’t get a chance to hunt together as much as I’d like. Our schedules are crazy and it takes an effort to set aside some time and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Also going along on his first trip out West to hunt Merriam's is my good buddy Hugh Nall. Hugh is the offensive line coach for the Auburn University football team and is a die-hard turkey fanatic. Nobody likes to slam a turkey more than Hugh and his schedule, with spring football practices and recruiting, can be as hectic as mine and Michael’s!
Also joining the circus is one of my best buddies, Dr. Chris Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon from Dothan, AL. Chris is bringing his 11-year-old son, Jeffrey, as well. I don’t think Jeffrey has slept much over the past few weeks due to the excitement of the trip.
We are flying into Rapid City, SD, will rent a vehicle (or vehicles) and drive an hour and a half to Sundance, WY where we will once again team up with Jeff & Deb Smith of Seven J Outfitters and head guide Kenny Morga.
We’ll hunt the Black Hills for a couple of days then Michael, Hugh, cameramen Phillip Culpepper and Dan Johnson, and I head up to the Powder River in Southeast MT to hook up with the infamous Bill Perkins. Bill is a world famous outfitter who specializes in mule deer, antelope and whitetail in that part of the world and just happens to have a ton of turkeys on his properties. Harman and I had a chance to spend a couple of days with “Dr. Perkins” last spring and enjoyed it immensely!
We’ll hunt MT for 3-4 days and then head back to Rapid City to fly home next Friday!
I can’t tell you how much I need a break from the office and I hope to report some head-bustin' action!
Peace.
Hey David,
Great blog. Looking forward to here about y'alls trip. GOOD LUCK. Show us some pics. Talk to ya later.
God Bless & Good Gobble Gobble Huntin'
Kristle Oberlander
P.S. I'm going turkey hunting this weekend and can not wait. :)
Me too David...I'm a police officer for Baltimore County,MD and believe me..i know what you mean about the stress of work! Im going to WV for their opening day of Turkey season April 27th to the 28th...so keep a weathered eye for my picture to pop up on the trophy den!
Adam Swartzendruber
Baltimore, MD
Two friends and myself bumped into David and the guys at the Rapid City Airport on their way home. Super Nice guys. We had to have our picture taken with them, especially since they had an Auburn coach with them. I know they saw lots of Merriam action. I look forward to the stories and the upcoming shows.
War Eagle,
Josh Rhodes
Lake Martin, AL