At this moment I’m not sure where I can see a list of the lucky youth turkey hunters, but I did get to talk to one of the mom’s of one of the lucky kids yesterday.  She works for Smith and Edwards in Farr West, Utah and she was so happy to share the news with me when I went in there to do some shopping.  She had heard from another employee how I was helping with this hunt last year and so when she saw me she was really anxious to let me know.

The excitement in her voice and actions really tells me this is a BIG DEAL, not only for the young hunters but for the parents as well.  I have not met her husband yet, but I well be next weekend for sure.  I have known the young mans Grandfather for nearly 40 years…I guess when you get to be nearly as old as dirt, you get to know others who are farting dust as well.

This morning “the mom” posted up a picture of the reaction of the young man when he read the email saying he had been picked as one of the lucky winners of this years United Wildlife Cooperative Organizations winners:

Does it get any better than that?

Talking with this young mans mother yesterday, she said he was with his father and they bagged a turkey last year.  She also said he is a very good shotgun shooter, picking off clay pigeons better than she could.  I think the birds are in for a rough time this year!

How can anyone turn down helping with a youth hunting camp when there are kids out there that get this excited?  You just can’t and I’m sure glad to be a part of it again this year!

Bears Butt

April 17, 2013