FLORIDA DOUBLE! | BWB 2020 EP 3
The sun began to rise over the lush Florida landscape, painting the sky with breathtaking hues of orange and pink. As we settled into our turkey blind, the excitement was palpable. My dad, Gerod, and I were ready for the opening week of turkey season, and the air was thick with anticipation. The anticipation of a successful **Florida double turkey hunt** filled our thoughts. “We’ve got two gobblers fired up!” Gerod whispered, his eyes scanning the horizon, eager to catch a glimpse of our feathered targets.
As we waited, the immersive sounds of nature enveloped us. The distant gobbles echoed powerfully through the ancient pines, sending shivers of excitement down my spine. “I can hear them gobbling out there,” I said, my heart racing with each resonant call. We had strategically set our decoys in a prime spot, a testament to careful **wild turkey hunting strategies**, but those stubborn gobblers seemed content to strut just out of reach. For what felt like an eternity, they teased us from afar, their calls a tantalizing reminder of the incredible challenge and reward of what we were after.
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Finally, the moment we had been waiting for arrived with a rush. “Here they come!” Gerod exclaimed, adrenaline surging through both of us as we prepared for the shot. The two magnificent birds strutted into view, their iridescent feathers glistening in the morning light. “We’re going to double up!” I could barely contain my enthusiasm as I steadied my aim, focusing intently. With a deep breath, we squeezed the triggers simultaneously. The sound of gunfire rang through the woods, followed by a chorus of laughter and triumphant cheers. “We got both of them!” Gerod shouted, his voice filled with unbridled joy and satisfaction. “That’s a Florida double!”
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As we approached our prize, I felt a deep swell of pride and accomplishment. “What kind of spurs do they have?” I asked, eager to examine our hard-earned catch. Gerod inspected the birds closely, noting their impressive features and robust build. “These are probably two-year-old turkeys,” he said, admiring their size and strength, a true reward for our **turkey hunting season preparation**. “You’ve got an eight-and-a-half to nine-inch beard here.” The thrill of the hunt surged through us as we reveled in our success, a moment etched in our memories.
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“They gobbled their heads off this morning,” Gerod recalled, reminiscing about the intense excitement leading up to our shots. “They came in from way down there at the end of the clock.” I chuckled at the memory of our previous outing when we had to wait much longer for our chance. “It won’t be like last Sunday,” I joked, knowing that patience is often a hunter’s greatest virtue and a crucial part of any successful hunt.
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As we packed up our gear and headed back from the woods, smiles plastered on our faces, I couldn’t help but feel profoundly grateful for these shared moments. “I cleaned your turkeys a couple of weeks ago; maybe I’ll start practicing again,” Gerod teased, knowing that this was just one of many thrilling adventures we would share in the great outdoors. The bond between us had grown stronger through these experiences, and we both understood that turkey hunting was more than just a sport; it was a way to connect deeply with nature and each other, forging unforgettable memories.
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With our hearts full and memories made, we couldn’t wait to share the news with the rest of the family. “Let’s text Mom and tell her we doubled in Florida!” I said, pulling out my phone to capture this momentous occasion. As we walked back through the pines, I reflected on how every hunt brings us closer together and teaches us valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and profound respect for nature.
Join us as we embark on this thrilling hunt in Florida and witness the excitement of our double success:
