iabow Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: Realtree Turkey Team #7 [ QUOTE ] Wow, this is the most frustrated I've ever been as a turkey hunter. I've only ever been skunked one season and at least that season I shot at and missed one with the bow. [/ QUOTE ] Same here and I finally had 2 toms with 7-8" beards coming in to my decoy, I'm getting ready to pull back settle the pin and shot, when all of a sudden they take of like a bat out of you know where. I was left thinking man what did I do, did they see move, did the decoy spook em, what? I then looked behind me through the blind window and here comes walking not one but 2 different hunters. I'm trying hard fellas (couple 12 hour days) but things aren't looking to good for me to help out the team. Some one break out the mojo for us here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Re: Realtree Turkey Team #7 OK, the years of slam dunk turkey hunting must be over. Last night, my daughter and I went out hunting in the blind, behind the in-laws. Sat for 3 hours never saw or heard anything. So, we pack up and leave. As we pull away from the farm, I can look down a small lane at the north end right where I can legally stop hunting. There he is. Full strut all by himself. We pulled over the truck and I watched him for 10 minutes through the binos. He was full strut and gobbling his head off. I could not see any hens, but that does not mean they were not in the woods. Just as I'm about ready to pull away, he flies up to roost. It was around 8:15. I knew the exact group of trees that he was in, so my plan for this morning was put together. Slam dunk. Walk in on the grass lane staying in the shadows of the trees, real early, and set up less than 100 yards from him. One decoy and very very soft purrs and clucks. Shot gun, no messing with a bow and blind in the morning. It was time for redemption! So, I rolled out of bed this morning at 4:00 and was set up within 100 yards of the group of trees I saw him fly into by 5 :15. Legal time to shoot was around 6:00. A cat could not have been quieter stalking in on this bird. Yet, at the crack of dawn, nothing. Not a gobble, not a yelp, not a cluck, not so much as the sound of wings. He vanished in the night. I've heard of them moving in the night before or even bouncing from tree to tree as they get settled into the roost. It had to have been what happened. It was a SLAM DUNK! Man I'm frustrated. I can't get a bird to so much as look my direction. Heck, I'm not even hearing them. Hello, my name is Derek "Cuz" Craig. I used to be a proficient turkey hunter. Now I'm just an idiot sitting against a tree scratching on a stone with a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) PUT ON ON THE BOARD BABY! Last day of our season, Mother's Day, so I have to go to church, then lunch, then leaving for two weeks going bear hunting in Saskatchewan. And at 7:30 this morning and the final buzzer closing in ... SCORE! Official stats. 21# 7/8" spurs 9.5" beard. Shotgun, not bow as I had planned. I'm getting ready to leave, so I'll post up the photos and submit the form when I get back in town. I should be back around Memorial Day. Man, I love this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Here is a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: Realtree Turkey Team #7 [ QUOTE ] Were is your entry huntn4bucks, I haven't seen it posted. [/ QUOTE ] Got it posted this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Congrats Derek! It's amazing how the season can turn around in a matter of seconds. Best of luck on your bear hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iabow Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Congrats Derek!! Good hunting on your trip. As far as my part, well sorry team I had my worst season by far. The last two weeks have been nothing but wind, rain, wind, clouds and did I mention wind and just when I thought I had things figured out, they decided to completely change on me over and over. I just didn't git-r-done. I've already started looking for a couple new places in prime country for next year, just has been a frustrating season for me. Well I'm off to buy a butterball . Good Hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tail_Feathers Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Hey folks! I have to get my form downloaded and signed and a couple of pics of that for download but I got a real hoss this spring. 1 716" spurs, 10.5" beard and 21.5 lbs.. I have to get this bad boy entered! I'll have it posted up soon for sure. The pics suck tho. I didn't take the camera to the woods so my wife took some when I got home. She ain't no photographer for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iabow Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) That's awesome Tail Feathers, nice bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Congrats Tail_Feathers Bow Hunter Derek your score hasn't been posted yet. Did you post your form. Your score won't be posted with out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Great job Tail_Feathers! That should really boost our store. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) [ QUOTE ] Congrats Tail_Feathers Bow Hunter Derek your score hasn't been posted yet. Did you post your form. Your score won't be posted with out it. [/ QUOTE ] I've been in Canada bear hunting. I just got back and posted the form earlier today. Check out my bear pictures in the Big Game forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Welcome back Derek. Congrats on the bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) It looks like Joebobhunter4 and Tailfeathers need to get their info submitted. They are not showing up in our scores (neither am I, but that is taken care of). That would give us 5 birds for the team and if my math is correct would give us around 294 points. That puts us in first place as of today. With most hunters done and out, that just might be enough to win this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tail_Feathers Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Guys, I'm sorry for dragging my feet. Been a busy spring. I have the form printed now and will get that signed and the photo and try to have it online tonight. What's the final deadline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Deadline is the 12th. I'm tryin to help Joebobhunter4 get his info posted up in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tail_Feathers Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Thanks Derek, I can get 'er done by then for sure! I re-measured the bird and deducted a bit, he came out to a dead even 70. Still my best ever! Hope this puts over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iabow Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) You guys did awesome, congrats on all your birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) bow hunter derek. i emailed the pics to you. ill try and find that forum to fill out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) only the best 4 birds count as far as team score goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutter10x Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) great birds guys....congrates.....however only the top 4 birds count towards the final score(rule #4)..........if that ends up being more than us ..........awesome...congrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iabow Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Happy Brithday Derek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tail_Feathers Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Happy Birthday Derek! I added my 70 pointer pics to the board today! Twas the best I could do... Nothing to do but watch and wait now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) I guess I missed that in reading through the rules. Thanks for the Bday wishes all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Re: Team Gobbling Thunder (#7) Well guys, unless something changes between now and the contest deadline, it looks like we'll finish up in 2nd place. This is the best team finish I've been on since we started this thing 4-5 years ago. I really enjoyed being part of this team and congrats to everyone that scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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