Adjam5 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Well...we went at it again and all I can say is...NICE TOM DOWN! biggrin.gif Joe was working 2 toms that were closing the distance in front of us. We were in the same spot that Joe took that huge bird last year. They were gobbling their heads off and coming in fast. Joe says" Dad, if they come in on the left I got 'em, If they come in on the right, you got 'em...OK?" Deal. They sounded like they were about 75 yards away and closing when we hear this mature Tom let loose BEHIND US! He was like maybe 20 yards or so behind us up over a ridge. We look at each other, eyes bulging! We had no idea this bird was anywhere near us. I roll over on my belly and get ready, the bird reaches the crest of the hill on the path I am sitting next to. He is at full strut! He sees our hen and jake deke and he locked on. He had to break strut to get around a down tree limb on the path. When he did, he turned his back to me and went behind the tree. That gave me time to swing my gun over to a more clear shooting path. I was using my Mossberg 835, the one I just bought about 3 months ago. I has a 28" bbl. Way too long for a turkey gun, but since Joe took my other turkey gun, I have this one. I was worried I was gonna trip that Tom as he was walking down that path with that 1/2 mile long bbl. Joe putted a bit...the bird raised his head...BAM! at about 5"...YUP...5'! I was lucky to hit that bird at all being soo close to it. That shot did not even get a chance to spread, maybe a golfball sized pattern to work with at that range. Down the bird went. Joe has turned into quite the turkey caller and he is getting better evey year. Bird weighed 20 lbs, sporta a 8 3/4" beard and has 3/4" spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Congratulations man !!!!!!!!!! Great bird, and to have your son call him in for ya, that's awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 CONGRATS!! Nice lookin bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Woohoo, congrats! Great bird and way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Well.. weather this weekend is gonna be real crappy. Supposed to thunderstorm starting tomorrow thru monday. Hunting this weekend will probably be terrible but I'll probably be out there regardless.. I kinda have an idea of their travel pattern so I just might set up somewhere along there and call every now and then. Just ambush em, like deer hunting. Still have memorial day weekend to hunt, but my dad's friend is getting married on that saturday so that kinda screwed up 4 days of hunting for us. But if the season were to end today, I wouldn't call it a total bust. I passed a shot on opening day because I felt it was too far and then this past weekend, I was able to call a bird in for my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Good luck Joe! I was out this morning and it was cool, cloudy, misty, and I didn't think I'd hear a thing. turns out one started gobbling couple hundred yards away, pretty good until around flydown. So you never know! Hope you have some luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 When is you New Yorker's season done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 May 31 is the last day...so a whole other week and a half. Seems like a long season this year for some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I wish ours was that long...we are done this sat. OR maybe started earlier...one of the two LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hey team... Well I'm back and the weather was the total opposite of what was expected.. but.... ANOTHER BIG TOM down!!! I called in a good bird for myself this morning and slammed him at 34 yards. I'll have pics and stuff up later. 22lbs 9" beard 3/4" & 7/8" spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Way to go Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Thats MY BOY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Pics and story are up in the turkey hunting forum. Me and my dad gotta work on getting our birds entered. Ruth & Nick.. did you guys enter your birds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sure glad to hear ya'll are haveing some fun and killing some good birds !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went out to check my deer/turkey feeder this weekend and heard four gobblers just hammering me in the distance. It was as if they were saying "Season is over GOOBBLLE GOOBBLLE GGOOBBLLE!!!!!!!!!! " Man did my heart go right to my throte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Pics and story are up in the turkey hunting forum. Me and my dad gotta work on getting our birds entered. Ruth & Nick.. did you guys enter your birds? Not yet. I got the pics on the computer...Just havnt got around to posting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 No, not yet. Gotta sit down though and get mine entered soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I got my bird entered earlier today.. If you guys need help or don't have time to get all the pics and stuff up, I'll do it.. just email it to me.. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Well guess all our seasons are done...I finally just entered my bird a few minutes ago..been busy working and hunting. Was going to go out this morning but didn't make it out. I'd say though I had an awesome season...after 3-4 years without a bird, finally got one and I heard more gobbling then past few years. I think there is going to be a decent brood of birds this year. Anyway, Good job team!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Did everyone else who got a turkey get there bird entered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Anyone? hello...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hey Ruth.. I'm still here. LOL My dad needs to get his bird entered before the deadline and then we're set. Also.. are you near Warrensburg? Because I'm going to Camp Pack Forest soon and maybe we could meet eachother up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yup, that is where joint staff training is next week...at Pack Forest.We basically go through what to be teaching in lessons, van safety driving, fire extinguisher training, a whole bunch of stuff. Of course it seems that in the evenings half the staff go out to the local bar. NO THANKYOU! So good thing I ordered a few good books,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm still around Turkey girl I should be set to go. Joe shouldv'e taken care of that for me...I hope! We had a great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Just wanted to say good job this season every one! Whether you got a turkey or not, you were a great member on the team! I'm looking forward to next year already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I completely agree Ruth. My dad and I were very fortunate to down the birds that we did this past season. Good luck to everyone that fall turkey hunts. I know I'll be out there come October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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