Big names in turkey hunting circles?

[Boll Weevil]

The Ben Lee thread got me thinking…anyone ever meet any of the big names in turkey hunting? I met Ray Eye maybe 40 years ago and recall he was just a real down-to-earth fella. Someone in the audience asked how do you handle a hung up bird that's in range but just over a little rise.

He replied, "Stand up and shoot him."

 

[Popcorn]

I have met a few, work closely with one or two, one of the biggest.

 

[Wrangler95]

The Ben Lee thread got me thinking…anyone ever meet any of the big names in turkey hunting? I met Ray Eye maybe 40 years ago and recall he was just a real down-to-earth fella. Someone in the audience asked how do you handle a hung up bird that's in range but just over a little rise.

He replied, "Stand up and shoot him."

I did that

 

[Savage]

Rob Keck came by our booth with his grandson at the NWTF show this year and was very polite and made sure to tell everyone thank you for being there.

He may not the type of big name you were thinking about though.

 

[Wrangler95]

I have seen most at the Convention

 

[Remington700]

Back in the early 90's Buck and Bass in Memphis used to bring in pros and do seminars. I remember going to a few as a kid. Roy Rhodes, Eddie Salter, etc.... Most people wont know who these guys are now days.

 

[REN]

Eddie salter, Harold knight, and Tom Kelly were 3 of the few I ever wanted to really meet. That was back when I was much younger though.

Most newer ones I've seen at the convention over the years

 

[knightrider]

Way to many and very few i ever care to see again!

 

[deerhunter10]

I've met some. Most seemed nice. It's hard for me to look up to someone in the hunting world even when I was a small kid. I've been blessed to be around my paw paw and dad and a couple others that were great men, woodsman/hunters. I had all the idols I needed around me already.

 

[Mr.Bro]

Jack Murray!

None better.