Syracuse.com - Solvay boy, 12, shoots first turkey five minutes after sitting down

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This was his first shot, first time out. His father thought the boy's firearm had misfired.

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<p> I got the following from proud mom Jessica Mathews, of Solvay, about her son's first wild turkey. He got it in Elbridge.</p>

<p>Jessica wrote: "I wanted to send a picture of my son and his first turkey (jake). These were taken on Sat, May 4 (opening weekend).</p>

<p>"Cole Mathews (yes, only 1 T in Mathews) of Solvay is 12, and had just completed his hunter safety course the week before. This was his first shot, first time out.</p>

<p>"Got it within 5 min of sitting down. His Dad couldn't believe it, thought he had misfired. It's a great story, and made for a great memory."<br /></p>

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