Dave Berry’s Super Jake
Derby City Pro Staffer, Dave Berry, tagged this super jake during Kentucky’s 2011 spring season. Dave and DC Pro Staffer, Scott Cronin, set up in a field and had two jakes come in as soon as the birds flew off the roost. This jake gobbled and put on a show until Dave dropped him at 50 yards.
This was a special hunt for me. Scott invited me, Dave, and my father to his Grayson County farm for a weekend hunt. I have tried to get my father to hunt for almost 35 years now. He recently started helping us make turkey calls and this peaked his interest. At 64 years old, dad finally went turkey hunting. It was a tough year to say the least, but he enjoyed it. Who knows, I may get him in the deer woods this year also.
Congrats Dave, on a SUPER JAKE.
Hunting with Mitch
I got to spend one day during the 2011 spring season hunting with Mitch Ensor. We did not get to see or shoot any birds, but we got to hear them gobble. A great hunt can’t be based on killing a bird or seeing them all day long. This was a great hunt, because it was spent with a great friend who truly loves the outdoors. We did not hunt long due to rainy conditions, but we sure had a good time hearing the birds and enjoying each others company.
Mitch is an amazing man with an amazing family. To all of us, we see a family that is strong and determined. What we all need to realize, is that they are just like us. They have weaknesses, needs, feel overwhelmed, feel sadness, and feel anger. The great thing about the Ensor’s, is they are proactive. They could have given up and looked for pity. However, they have taken on the challenge of beating ALS. I would just like to say thank you to the Mitch and his family for letting Derby City become a small part of there lives.
We love you Mitch!
GrowingdeerTV and Killing Turkeys
Grant and his father
Derby City Calls became a sponsor for GrowingdeerTV early in March. We were fortunate enough to meet Dr. Grant Woods at this year’s NWTF Convention. I spoke with Grant at length about how Derby City got its start and explained the process of how we make our calls. We are proud to say that Grant and his team are doing a number on birds in Missouri this year. Grant has had the opportunity to share in the successful hunts of both his daughters, Raleigh and Rae. He also got to video his 80 year old father harvest a nice Missouri longbeard. What an awesome feeling to share a hunting blind with your children and father and to have all three of them harvest nice longbeards. Grant’s cameraman Brad even got in on the action and killed him a nice tom. Keep up the great work. We are very proud to be associated with top notch people who produce an outstanding program. Make sure you check out GrowingdeerTV at www.GrowingDeer.tv
Brad's MO Gobbler
Tennessee Turkey Hunt 2011
Friday April 1, 2011
The morning starts early with the last day of the regular school schedule for students before spring break. Several of my high school wildlife management students and I find ourselves loading a bus at 7am to head to Longest Elementary School to conduct an NWTF education event for the second and third grade student classes. Spending the day educating youth prior to a few days of turkey hunting was a sure way to get in the mood for the spring season, which was less than a day away. Read more
Another Successful Hunt
Spencer's Bird
Dear Derby City Game Calls,
Your product works great. I got my tom this year on the first day of my hunt by using the slate spur and 500 year old maple striker. Every time I yelped, cut, or purred, the tom gobbled and worked closer with each call I made. Your product is easy to use and sounds like a real turkey. I will recommend this call to all my friends without hesitation. Thank you for your super product.
Sincerely,
Spencer Delepierre
Congrats again to Spencer on a nice longbeard. I would also like to give a shout out to Rick for being gracious to give a young hunter a call.
