WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Still no bird here... haven't really heard too many gobbles either. Hope everyone else is having better luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer huntin k-man Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hey guys, Sorry I havent been in here much lately. I hope everyones season is going good. I have been doing alot of scouting for the last three weeks now and I am very confidant in my chances of getting my first turkey this spring. Opening day is tomorrow moring. I took my little 10 year old brother out for the youth weekend here in NH on Sat. and Sun. Heres the story of our weekend. Saturday we heard alot of birds early. Most likely 5 or 6 different gobblers were sounding off. By about 6:30 though all had gone quiet. We didnt hear a single turkey sound the rest of the morning. On sunday we were back out in the same spot where I had set up my brothers pop up blind a week earlier. This morning we didnt hear the gobbles like we did the previous day. By about 5:30 that morning all was quiet. We sat until 6:45 with me calling every few minnutes with out a responce. My brother was having trouble keeping his eyes open this morning and I could tell he was getting bored with the lull in the action. To try and get the birds going I went out of the blind and out into the opening where our decoy was set up. I realy fired away on my glass slate call throwing out alot of cutts and yelps. Most probly would have said I was way over calling but I was just trying to get the morning a little more exciting. As I called I watched down a path that leads to where we were set up. After about 5 minnutes of non-stop calling I see a black stump round the corner about 150 yards off heading straight down the path at me. I was out in the open as he rounded the corner so I quickly hopped back into cover hoping he didnt see the movement. I scurried back into the blind with my brother and told him to get the gun and be ready because there is a turkey coming. All he said was, "are you serious?!" I said no im not but that bird right there is. And as he turned to look 3 jakes entered the opening infront of us. All 3 blew up into full strut as they aproached the decoy 20 yards away. My brother gets his 20ga. up on his shoulder as the 3 strut around the decoy. They were all bunched together so I told him to wait until they seperated to take to safety off. Once separated I told my brother it was ok for him to take the safety off and pick out the bird that he wanted. After a few moments I asked if he was ready so I could cut at them and have one stick its head up. He responded with a very shaky no I cant do it. I asked if he was having trouble holding it steady or if something was in the way. He said, "no, I just cant do it. I cant kill one of them." I was in shock. This was all he was talking about for weeks leading up to it. I asked if was sure he didnt want to shoot and he said, "yes, I just cant do it. Im not ready to do this." Instead of pressuring him I just said that it was ok and not to worry about it. He was taking it realy hard on him self and thought that he had failed me. I assured him it was ok and just lets have some fun with them. By this time the birds were starting to loose interest in the decoy that was not moveing at all. I started calling the birds back and gobbled back right in our face. All 3 of them fired back at about 9-10 times each. They would strut about 15 yards infront of us and then they would all gobble at once. They did this for about 10-15 minnutes just fireing away at the calls I sent to them. I then shut up and let the birds move on so us not to spook them away. My brother was realy upset wth himself the rest of the morning. We were not able to get him to come out of his room until dinner time. My family and I assured him that it was ok and that he made the right decision in following his gut feelings. We still have that blind set up and I will be there bright and early tomorrow morning with my bow. I have seen 3 different toms use this spot as a struting area over the last 2 weeks along with the jakes in the previous story. I cant wait to get out there for my self and put a hurting on these birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer huntin k-man Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well guys I blew it this morning. I had a tom at 20 yards putting on a show for the decoy and my shot with my bow was low. I got a few feathers but that was all. I have been working so hard for that opportunity this year and I just flat out blew it. I have no clue what happened. As I replay it in my head I cant figure out why my shot was so low. Oh well I guess I have to move on. Good thing its only opening morning and there are plenty of birds still out there. I will be back out in the AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I have not had much time to make it out this season but should get more opportunities in the next couple weeks. Hope everyone else is enjoying their season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'll be out this weekend... I was gonna upload a nice trailcam pic of a struttin tom but it will not let me do it. check out my gallery if you want to see him. i'll be after him and or his buddies this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 here's the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Another bird for the Gobbler Gang! Got my bird this morning... haven't done his measurements yet but do know he weighed 21lbs... will post more details later. Hope everyone else is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Congrats on the bird! Sounds like a good one! More points for the team! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Here he is!! I'll get it submitted by the end of the week. 21 pounds 9-1/4" beard 1" spurs 59.5 team points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Is turkey season still in for the rest of the team? One more bird (after dogdoc posts his turkey) and we might have a chance at this thing.. Either way, I'm just fortunate that I got one this year given the limited time I had in the woods. hope everyone is having a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 well... today was our final day of season. went out for a couple hours but didn't hear a thing. seen what might be a couple nice bucks, 5 hen turkey, and a coyote. I couldn't make it out as much as I'd like (4 times) this year but was fortunate to take a nice bird. Not sure if the rest of the team is still checking this out or not, but I hope you all had or are having a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 hey! sorry that i have not been on for a while. good news is that i got a tom the other day. he was around 20n pounds and he had a 9 inch beard & about 1 inch spurs. I have 1 more tag to fill this spring. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! Jesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sweet deal Equalizer!!! that'll make 4 birds for our team. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 guys--I finally got my little bird posted. Won't add too many points but better than a goose egg. congrats to all the successful hunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 good deal dogdoc... that'll definitely help put us in contention. I'm heading to Arizona tomorrow... going to the Grand Canyon for a day and then staying in Phoenix through Memorial weekend. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday and good luck to all that are still hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer huntin k-man Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hey guys sorry I havent been around lately. My season ended yesterday. After my opening morning miss on a big tom I didnt have another chance. The last few weeks I got realy tied down with work and the end of my freshman year of college and didnt make it out as much as I hoped. As the season wore on there were alot more people in my area then there were in the first part. The first week of the season I was the only one out in the woods and the last 3 weeks there has been 4-5 other trucks each time I went. I couldnt figure out where they all came from. Congrats to everyone that scored this year! I am very sorry that I let the team down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Kevin, Man don't worry about letting the team down....we have all had those seasons....I know I have had many wash outs. But you know it is not always about the kill, in my opinion it is what you take home from the field with you at the end of the day.... You learn so much on each trip, things that make you a better hunter for hunts down the road, a better and stronger person. Always remember that and just wanted to say glad to be on your team man! Good luck with deer season. It will be here before we know it! Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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