elkoholic Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Well, I finally connected after what has been a rather frustrating season. I have a piece of property that borders Forest Service here in northwest Montana and there is a good population of turkeys in the area and at least a dozen different gobblers. After six days of hunting (spaced over the last month) and probably sixty different setups I finally had a gobbler come within range. I was on the 8th setup of the day and after setting up a couple of decoys and 20 minutes of calling a hen strolled in followed by a gobbler. He saw me shift my Remington 870 ultra mag, but at 15 yards he was as good as in the oven. Not a real big bird, 18 lbs, 8 inch beard and half inch spurs, but a fitting end to an enjoyable season. I did not have a camera with me at the camper but just after I finished skinning him out my wife and son along with my sons girlfriend showed up and the girlfriend had her camera and took a couple of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off Nice looking two year old bird. I just love those Merriams. Borch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off Congrats on your bird...You sure deserved it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off nice bird congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off [ QUOTE ] I just love those Merriams. Borch [/ QUOTE ] Me too Borch. They are beautiful birds. Congrats elkoholic. You sure paid your dues for that bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Re: Perseverance pays off awesome merriam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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