Syracuse.com - Bridgeport boy, 13, shoots turkey while hunting with his grandfather during special youth hunt

HuntingNY-News · April 23, 2012

Earlier in the morning, Kyler wisely passed up shooting at a big mature tom that was closer, but in cover to thick and brushy for a clear shot..."

Submitted photoKyler, his grandfather and Kyler's first wild turkey.

Kyler Christopher, 13, of Bridgeport, poses with his first ever turkey with his grandfather, Dave Boek, of Altmar.

Boek's brother, Bob, wrote me:

"Dave, we faithfully buy the Sunday Post Standard and your Outdoors page is the first page we read every week.

"My Brother Dave Boek of Altmar, NY, and his grandson 13 year old Kyler Christopher came to hunt with me in Boonville, NY for the opener of youth turkey season on 4-21-2012. Kyler shot his first bird ever at 28 yards, a Jake of 14lbs with a 4 inch beard at about 8:30AM.

" What a great experience for all of us. But even more noteworthy was that earlier in the morning Kyler wisely passed up shooting at a big mature tom that was closer but in cover to thick and brushy for a clear shot. Dave and I are extremely proud of his good judgement and self discipline.

"Kyler is the son of Glenn and Nichole Christopher of Bridgeport, NY. Unfortunately Glenn had to work and could not be with us. But were hoping to all be able to hunt together during regular season.

"We are very lucky to have a youth season here in New York. My hat is off to the DEC on this issue and hopefully Kyler will be able to participate in the youth deer season in 2013."

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog