dogdoc Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Went out this morning and did not see or hear a bird. We changed locations and finally got a distant gobble at the property line. The bird did not want to commit so I moved away about 75 yards and started calling again. I guess he could tell the hen was leaving so he decided to get a little closer. I was hunting some thick cover so when I first saw him he was only 10 yards away. I noticed he was a young bird so I lowered the shotgun and just started playing with him. As I was teasing him with some soft clucks and purrs I noticed that he was hopping on one leg. The other leg was just dangling. I thought for a few moments and decided he would probably be coyote food in a day or two so I decided to take him. Not a monster but still proud that I called him in from so far away. When I cleaned him I found a fractured femur. The skin was not damaged at all but there was fresh blood around the break. I guess it was some type of injury. Fresh turkey breast on the grill tonight todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Way to go Todd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Congrats todd. Sound like you had an exciting hunt. With a broken leg that bird would have some trouble staying in a roost tree, especially if it's windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: First bird down.... That's great! You are such a great caller that the bird couldn't run fast enough to get to you and tripped and broke it's leg - simply AWESOME Way to go todd!! Hopefully I'll get to post some pics next week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: First bird down.... nice work brah...way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Good call!! WTG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Congrats on the bird Todd, you did the right thing IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeE141414 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Congrats on the bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Conglads on the gobbler. Is that an Eastern? CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... I bet he tasted great too!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Nice turkey Todd.....is that the call bowhunter56 made for that fundraiser for bulldawg ? Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Awesome job Todd on taking out a wounded bird! I'm sure you will be rewarded for your good deed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Way to go Todd............great looking bird, makes me hungry for the grill as well.........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... That's a RIO and yes that is the call I got on the auction for bulldawg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Re: First bird down.... congrats and thats a "RIO" nice gobbler Todd!! Oh yes..HAPPY BIRTHDAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Very nice Todd! Congratulations bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter336 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Congrats on the bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: First bird down.... i realy like to see people who have a head on there shoulders and doing what is best. It will pay off in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Should have called him in a little closer and grabbed him!! You could have fixed his leg and sent him on his way!! J/K congrats on the bird!! He'll eat good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Re: First bird down.... Good decision and a great bird. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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