Guest Defcon15 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Here are the pictures of the turkey that I shot on Sunday. We woke up about 15 minutes late due to the time change and not really knowing when it got light. Anyhow, we made it out into the woods and there was not a single gobble anywhere on our property. We finally heard some hens making some clucks and we thought that they were on the ground behind a huge hedge. They were't. They were still roosted and saw us as we set up - they flew to another part of the property. Even though we saw at least 5 turkeys fly off, we decided to set up anyway and hope for the best. After about 20 minutes of calling, a pair of geese flew over us honking, and a gobbler sounded off about 100+ yards away. So, we decided to move; however, when we stood up, there was a nice gobbler over the small hill that we couldnt see over - he ran across the field toward where the other hens had flown. This wasn't working. So, we walked over toward where the gobble came from to find no turkeys at all. Where had they gone? So, we set up and called with no luck. We eventually decided to walk around the entire property and look for turkeys since there was strong wind and we couldnt hear a thing. Well, we eventually ended up where the tom had run and the hens had flown. This was about 2 hours after that occured so, we figured they had some time to all cool down. We topped a hill and saw at least 3 toms strutting and a ton of hens. Well, we set up immediately on a fense line, and I couldn't see very much. After calling for about 15 minutes, we saw this little red head making its way up to the crest of the hill. Just as his body was about to show, his fan went up. He decided to strut there for a while and we decided to stop calling to make him wonder what was up and come closer to inverstigate where that hen was. Well, he walked back where we couldnt see him and then about 5 minutes later, he came cruising up, topped the hill, and stood in a perfect shot. One problem - Tree. I couldnt make a shot and my dad thought that I was just waiting. Well, the turkey eventually walked away and we sat in awe trying to figure out what had just happened. Afterwards, we walked around the area for a bit longer (actually like an hour). Then, around 10, my dad decided to go back to the house and I decided to go and look for those turkeys again. Well, I set up on a little field near where they had been and made one call which was immediately responded to with a gobble. FINALLY!! So, I moved about 20 yards closer to the sound so that I could be looking out on a bigger field where they would come from. I continued to make occational calls without response. However, after about 25 minutes, I heard cracking along the fenceline. I turned and saw about 4 toms sneaking up from my side. Unfortunately, when I turned, they saw me. What to do? I threw up my gun and shot the tom in front before he turned to make a quick exit. Down he went. Finally! After the morning of patience, I finally connected. Even though I did not get a good look at the other toms, I am pretty sure that they were all about the same size as this guy. Good sign for future hunts! So, I walked home with this 23 pound bird (yes, it did hurt my back slightly) and totally surprised my dad with it. The first thing he said to me was, "where did you get that?" Quickly, I snapped, "where do you think, the store?" To end this story up, we cleaned him, took lots of pictures, and I can't wait to get out there again next weekend. pic of the turkey...look at those colors...I agree with Ben Franklin, should have been the national bird (**** bald eagle) pic of the beard: 10 3/4 inches last one.......the spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Man, awesome hooks, awesome bird. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Very nice bird there. It sure pays to be persistent. Even when it seems that nothing is going right. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday wow very nice bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLimbHanger Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Grats, nice harvest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday awesome bird! congrats on a great hunt! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Holy smokes!!! You killed a stud!! 1 1/2" spurs, almost 11" beard....you da man!! Congratulations dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Congratufrigginlations... LOL... That is a monster.. good story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Man that is one big bird! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kracey Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Great bird. This is my first year hope I can take something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Nice!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Wow what a set of hooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday That is an awesome bird! Congrats! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Man ALive thats a AWESOME BIRD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday [ QUOTE ] Man, awesome hooks, awesome bird. Congratulations [/ QUOTE ] I'll 2nd that!!!! Congrats on bagging that big ol' boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Defcon15 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Thanks for the kind words. - It took time and patience but I can't wait till this weekend - Good luck to all of you on your future hunts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday OOOOOWEEEEEE! Nice bird!!!!! Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday NICE BIRD !! CONGRATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooter Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday awesome bird, congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Thats a big ole Georgia Longbeard! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gobblergetter15 Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: My turkey pictures from Sunday Nice bird, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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