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Sounds awesome Al!

I'm not sure on the age.. 3 or 4 would be my guess. As for a "weak side", I'm not seeing one. Should be a dandy!

You can buy a product that is a glove conditioner at most sports stores. Not sure of an exact name for it. Have always used that, put a baseball in the glove, and then tied a belt around it.

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Yep, sure do. Seems like I always find a trail or spot during turkey season that I'll hang a stand on for the coming fall.

Awesome Al! Congrats on another great season!

Yep, sounds about right. He either had hens, or just didnt want to come down in to the hollow. Remember, the hens are supposed to come to him.

Sure hope that law passes for you and all the other youth in NY, Blade.

Awesome Al! Congrats!

Man, that's awesome! Bet ya'll had a blast!

Front shoulder/chest area of a deer

Several come to mind: Bobby Cox, Ron Polk, Chipper Jones, Ted Williams, Will Primos

Would love to be at the one with Steve Chapman! Enjoy it!

Just a bead. Doubt I'll ever use anything else to shoot a turkey.

I might can... Pm me with what part of the state you're trying to go to and I'll see what I can do.

Congrats Al! Great story also!

Congrats Loner!!!

I'm in...

3 days and a wake up to go here. I haven't found any, but they'll be around.

Still praying for you and your family Al.... Hang in there bud!

First of all, welcome to the forums. To answer question 1, I've never hunted outside of MS, which I would imagine compares pretty well to hunting in GA. I don't mean this to denounce hunters in these states, but from what I've heard, Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma birds are by far easier. Also, hunters who are successful down here seem to have a pretty good success rate hunting in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Missourri. 2) I think public land is definitely tougher because of pressure; however, I don't think that plays as much of a factor in turkey hunting as it does deer hunting. The mid-day hunts and week day hunts are good ideas. 3) I think you should try to find a "mentor" more so than a guide. I'm sure you can find someone around you to show you the ropes. Ask some friends who have been succesful over the years if you can go along and watch. You'll find that there are many different tactics to turkey hunting, and none are necessarily more right than another. Good luck this spring!

Once Jan 31st is over, I'm sick of winter. Bring on turkey hunting and baseball!!!!

Slate without a doubt. I can't run a mouth call as well as i'd like.

ESPN 3 if they're on.... works pretty well.

No clue Todd... Wouldn't be far across the state line I wouldn't imagine... Most likely going to Kentucky though. I'm already familiar with Ft. Knox because I filmed a buddy bowhunting there last fall, plus he's probably going with me and he has valid license.