pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Hi guys! Went out Friday for the first time. Had three jakes then two toms at 15 yards quartering away (didn't offer good shot angles) and another gobbler at 100 yards strutting. The strutting gobbler all of a sudden leaves. Why? Well to my left are two more toms coming in. One approaches to 20 yards, all puffed up, spittin' and drummin'. I have a perfect 20 yard broadside shot, however, I get greedy and hope for a closer shot. That was my mistake. His buddy decides to leave and he starts to walk away. I take the slightly quartering away shot and the feathers fly all over the place. He runs off across the picked cornfield, unharmed except for a few missing feathers. I shot right over the top of him. 1/2 inch lower and I would have had his spine!!! RATS!!!! Well, that's why I bow hunt these things ... for the challenge. What a beautiful sight seeing all these birds come into the decoy set-up. Especially those in full strut. Got any good recipes for turkey feather soup??? Good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! nice collection of feathers--at least your broadheads are sharp:) better luck next time todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! Better luck next time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! Too bad about missing him but I'm sure you'll get your redemption chance! nice feather collection though,lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! Bowhunting's version of catch and release....I love it, lol. By the way, if you come across that recipe, hold on to it......my season starts in 2 weeks, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex30808 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! well atleast you got some fletching materials...lol...better luck next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! LOL There is always tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! Better luck next time, if I ever get one with my shotgun this year I am going to try with my bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Re: Can you eat FEATHERS (LOL)!!!! Tough love that bird has for you.....well, at least you marked him for death.....lol....you'll get him soon enough...........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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