First turkey. Lasting Memory – First Place, Senior Prose
The alarm rang and I jumped out of bed. I kept telling myself that this was going to be the year. This was going to be the season that I would get a turkey. I
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The alarm rang and I jumped out of bed. I kept telling myself that this was going to be the year. This was going to be the season that I would get a turkey. I
The golden sun was just beginning to peak up over the horizon as my dad and I dropped the last few decoys in the water with a splash. Suddenly, we heard a sound like a
I wobbled on my paws as I paced to and fro in the back end of the old, grey pickup while it bounced down the uneven dirt road. I was shaking with excitement when it
As we drove away from the lake and I thought about my lead in the contest, I could only hope that I would remain in first place and that no one else would score higher
Peaceful flowing breeze is playing with my hair. Early morning sun puts out a beautiful glare. Another day to mend mistakes that seem to be made without a care. A loving warm comfort that will
Upon a morning long ago, A man set out a-hunting, With gun in hand To hunting stand He went his way a-grunting. He set his blow-up decoy out, (A model of a turkey), And settled
This afternoon, I got the time to go scouting in the woods. Then, I put my tree stand up. I found a good trail going to the cornfield. Four weeks later, I got the time
I felt someone shaking me. I woke up. It was my dad. “Are you ready?” he asked. “Ready for what?” “Hunting.” That got me moving. I jumped up and looked at the clock. It was
Nature surrounds us, Me, Dad, and Nug, Dad and I walking, Nugget chasing a bug. Guns by our sides, Wearing orange vests, All I can feel is my Heart in my chest. Farther we walk,
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