huntinsonovagun Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 What a great morning, right before the big rains (which we need badly!!) We saw this bird and a couple others strutting in a field, I walked a creek bed to close the distance, got on the bank and yelped a few times. After 5 minutes or so, I got antsy, wondering if I somehow spooked the birds off on my stalk in. I got behind a bush, slowly raised up and saw a couple heads. I eased back down, called a couple more times, with no response. I gobbled 3 times with my mouth, then waited. I got antsy again, got behind the bush again, and slowly raised up to see if they were making any progress. Sure enough...soon as I raise up (while my gun is laying on the ground) I see 2 birds coming right to me. A hen and the tom. The tom starts strutting and right away I knew it was a bird we have video of from opening day. We nick-named the bird Splitail from the tailfeather he had missing (obviously) I said I wanted that bird, and seeing him again got me going!! They were 50 yards out and closing, but I was pinned down. No way I could get my gun up. 25 yards out now, and they're looking for the other tom and hen. Splittail started mosying back out to the field, and I knew it was now or never. I popped up and raised my gun. The turkeys went alert, but didn't spook enough to take off. I had plenty of time to aim, and I dropped Splittail at 32 yards. Made my day. We'll try to get some video of him up soon, but we're having technical difficulties. Thick, 9 3/4" beard 3/4" spurs and only 17 lbs. I really wasn't planning on keeping many more fantails, but this one HAS to be mounted. Trophy bird in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail nice bird, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foulmouthfool Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail nice bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail your suppose to hunt in the day and chase at night hahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail CONGRATS,, very nice bird indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail congrats. on the turkey nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Nice bird! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTrophyHunter Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail congratz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Please keep your reply's geared towards hsog's bird and turkey hunting...thanks! Nice bird and pics...congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturkinator Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Cool turkey - nice hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail way to go...congrats. It always feels sweeter to bag a bird that you already have some history with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Great field pics. Congrats on the Turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail congrats. Tail is cool looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Congrats, that tail will look just fine on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Nice bird for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail very nice, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Geez, im happy you finally scored again! So does that wrap up your season? I mean youll have to travel a long ways for a one bird county right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail congrats the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail cool! nice bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Just love those special birds ! Conglads CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Nice bird. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Re: Ol\' Splittail Very nice ... I would mount that fan also ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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