Guest TheDeerHunter Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Today I shot my first gobbler in my first year turkey hunting. My tag was for second season tag here in Illinois. My season started on Saturday. this morning I had to go out by myself and didn't think I would have any luck. But I was wrong. I'd been watching this one group of birds on this feild and me and one of my buddies, Shane figured out what direction they were comming to and from the field. So I went to creek where they where crossing and owl called....nothing, so i crow called......and they answered back. So I set up in between this hill and the creek. But is sounded like they were up on the hill so I went to the top of the hill. They wouldn't really answer me, so I would crow call every once in a while and find out where they were. It sounded like they were moving around the hill, so I headed back down to where I set up the first time. As soon as I sat down I saw one headin my way. I knew what direction they were headin and where they were goin so I just got in front of them and headed them off. First 2 hens came in and then the rest of them came down off of the hill. There was for sure 3 big toms and at least 4 hens. The first 2 hens were like 10 yards in front of me and they started to notice something was out of place. So I bared down on one of the toms that was 40 yards away and pulled the tigger. The gobble went to the ground and the hens all ran off but the other 2 toms stayed. One of the toms started beatin up my bird while he was on the ground. So I jumped up and scared them off. He was 22 lbs. with an 11" beard and 1 1/8" spurs. It was pretty cool because today was 4/11 and I shot him at 7:11am and he had an 11" beard, kinda neat. It was awesome and I loved it. So now I'm hooked on turkey huntin. I've been in such a good mood all day and I'm still really pumped about it. I think I'm going to get a full body mount done, since it is my first bird and that is an awesome first bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! thats great man! congrats! sure sounds like an awesome bird. have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckifan21 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! congratulations! sounds like a fun hunt. its always nice when you can put the puzzle together like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Way to go! Now you're ruined for life. You'll never be able to sleep in during the spring again, Borch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Great Story. Any pics? Would love to see some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Sounds like a great hunt. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on your first bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! That is an awesome bird...especially for your first! Nice job and congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on your first bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Good deal man! And it was all up to you, and you made the right moves too! Sounds like you studied those birds well to know their movements and all. Get us a pic if you can! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteHead Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! man that was a great hunt, congrats on first bird, lets see pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Man that is a HECK of a first bird! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trakker Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! that sounds like a perfect turkey hunt,I know your are happy,it sounds like a nice bird to have mounted I agree go for it!! like to see some pictures if you got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congratulations!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! wow---that's one mature Tom! Congrats. Hope you have some pics to share! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bexar_county89 Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Way to go! Your hooked for life now, when you go out taking a quiet stroll in the woods, you'll think you hear them gobblers...thats what i did anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! nice bird! and congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Yep you're right! That's an awesome 1st bird and he will make an awesome mount. Congrats on the 1st of many more for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on taking an awesome bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on your first bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on the first tom and a great one at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! awesome story way to go man! great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IADEERDUDE Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! good job man congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats, TDH. Doesn't sound like you hooked on turkey hunting or anything, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Re: I got my first gobbler today! Congrats on the first of many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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