Leo Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks everyone for prayers and well wishes. I needed them. The first few days of turkey hunting this year were extremely eventful. I worked at least nine different Toms. Had some very close calls. Quite a few stories to tell about that. Maybe when I have more energy. Even though I can't chase gobblers anymore and have to stay committed to a blind the whole hunt. I'm pretty wore out right now. In short, this longbeard finally got within range. In fact, real real close, only 15 yards. Gotta before picture Pattern from my shotgun at that range is about the size of a softball. So I literally had to shoot with rifle like accuracy. Also I had to aim for the area just above the beard instead of the head/neck region at that range. Aiming for the head at that range almost guarantees a miss because the head moves back and forth four to five inches with every step. I hit him with all 2 1/4oz of #4 shot, plus the wad clearly went through the bird like a slug. Unfortunately, this shot tore up the beard pretty badly. It shortened what was longer than nine inches to 8 1/2". Still a solid 2yr old with 3/4" spurs and weighed about 17lbs. Not the biggest I've seen this season so far but still a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one CONGRATS,, Leo on a great looking bird, and should make a mighty fine fan mount.... if you decide on that route... Now rest up, and recoupe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Beautiful bird Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats on the great bird. Good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Nice bird, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats on a great turkey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats! Nice Bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one congrats to ya :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats Leo!! I knew you would put it all together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats Leo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats Leo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one I'm sure you're very thankful to have gotten him. Congrats. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullfan Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Leo, congrats on the bird. I must be out of the loop, Have you been ill?? I know last year you droped the hammer on several nice Long beards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats! Is it just me or is there 2 birds in the top pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one WTG Leo! Great looking bird ya' got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Way to go Leo! Very nice bird and definitely a memorable one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats on the nice bird!! Is that a Browning BPS 10ga up against the tree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Way to go on the gobbler. Good looking shotgun as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Way to go. Nice bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one [ QUOTE ] Congrats! Is it just me or is there 2 birds in the top pic? [/ QUOTE ] Yep! There was actually 2 others with the one in the distance. Good eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Beautiful bird! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats Leo...that's a fine bird bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congratulations on the bird and nice before photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelin99xj Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Re: Gotta be thankful I got this one Congrats on a nice bird. Very neat that you got a before and after pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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