Guest VTBowhunter7091 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 I walked all around some land my father leases for us to hunt behind my grandparents farm sat. morning on the 16th. I walked all over the close to 1500 acres but never heard a bird, in part to the strong winds which shut down any gobbles that may have normally been heard. On my way back to my truck I saw a bird on the dam of my grandparents pond. As soon as I called he gobbled and cut me off. He gobbled and strutted to within 15 yards of me with me only making a couple of calls. He ended up weighing 20 lbs. and 2 oz. He had an 11 1/8" inch beard and both spurs were right around 1 1/8" inches. I believe I hunted the same bird the year before but was unsuccessful. Hope y'all enjoy the story and the picture. And hopefully I can add a couple more before the season ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Now there's a bird... ,,,CONGRATS !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul23 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Oh man, your not making it easy to wait till May 1st. Very nice bird man. By the way, I see it's just not me that can't give up the faded camo cargos with holes in em. I had the cargo pocket resewn after a blowout and a bunch of warwounds in mine. Darn barb-wire fences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Nice looking bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Very very nice bird. Congratulations. Great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Nice bird, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Gorgeous bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Very nice looking bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Very nice bird. Also way to stick it out int hose windy conditions. Even if you can hear them they are still there. Borch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Congrats on bagging your biggest bird ever. Great pic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Awesome bird! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Great bird...congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! great lookin bird congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Sweet bird VA buddy! Good luck on the rest of season. Not much action for me up north here. Hope to get out tomorrow and Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDNKHNTR77 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Awesome bird!!! hopefully ill have the same kind of success this season congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VTBowhunter7091 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Yeah paul, i figured as much as they charge for that net camo and how cheap and easy it is to rip, i might as well get my use out of it. Those pants and shirt have taken a many a bird and deer. Thanks for all the comments guys and good luck on y'alls seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Congrats, nice bird and awesome picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! COngrats on that big ole Gobbler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Bubbles Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! congrats Pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest big9ptbuck Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Congrats!! Nice Pics and bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! beautiful bird! congrats todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gobblergetter15 Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Congrats on a nice bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Congrats on a dandy!! WTG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteHead Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! Thats dandy bird, Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVIER_THAN_STEEL Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 Re: First Gobbler of 2005 proves to be BIGGEST ever!!! That is a nice Tom, Good job on sticking with it even though you couldnt hear any gobbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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