A 19-year-old woman from Pennsylvania and her father embark on an adventurous journey across four states to achieve their turkey hunting grand slam, successfully harvesting all four common subspecies of wild turkey. Samantha Smiley and her father Christopher completed this impressive feat during a trip to Florida, where they each bagged an Osceola gobbler, marking a culmination of dedicated hunting over four years.
Their passion for turkey hunting began in Samantha’s childhood and has since blossomed into a shared pursuit that emphasizes patience and the enjoyment of the outdoors. Using a light .410 single-shot shotgun, Samantha harvested her 20th gobbler while navigating the challenges of different terrains and hunting environments. For those interested in the world of turkey hunting, this story highlights not just the excitement of the hunt but also the deeper family bonds formed through shared experiences in nature.
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