woolybear Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I went for a hike today and got on some more gobblers! I heard one gobble on his own as soon as the snow stopped and the sun peaked out. I found an old downed tree to hide behind, so I quick set out my rubber chicken,lol I gave a few excited calls and I heard some serious double gobbling coming my way, so I got tucked in and waited. Birds were on a dead run to my decoy. First to show up was 5 hens, and then a jake and a longbeard stopped by for a little dance off before they moved up the hill to strut and gobble. They left the ladies behind, and I literally had hens within 5ft of me for about 10 minutes straight. I think I'm kinda starting to get the hang of this spring turkey stuff! Almost forgot.... I found an antler too! Before all the turkey got a chance to leave the area, this little deer showed up and practically kissed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I always enjoy your pics! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks Joe, I enjoy taking and sharing them! Here's a couple more from yesterdays hike. I called 3 more longbeards to the camera lens. They are on fire! Good luck to all the NY youth hunters this weekend! Edited April 25, 2014 by woolybear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Beautiful pics, you sure know how to get close and get some good ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks Maine Hntr! I usually don't get this lucky photographing turkey, but the gobblers have been very cooperative so far this spring. Season opens here May 1'st, so I hope there's still a few opportunities with the camera before then. I'll get out to hunt them a few times, but turkey hunting has never really been my thing so it doesn't really matter to me if I kill one or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Superb photos wooly! Wow wish I had that luck when hunting, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Superb photos wooly! Wow wish I had that luck when hunting, lol! Thanks Ruth, I wish I had such success while hunting them too, but later this week I'll be the worst turkey hunter in the woods again and just be happy to hear one,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 cool pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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