Guest HoppeMan Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 It was sunny yesterday, but windy. I had been in a mostly open place where a flock of turkey hang out all day long. No success there. Tractor came to get some bales of hay and scared my gobblers away So I moved on to anothern set of woods, one I had never hunted before (I had gotten permission to hunt them the night before). The owner is a great guy, and took me on a tour of his woods the night before on his four-wheeler, showing me where the birds hang out. So I got there, and set up on a ridge over-looking a valley from a cliff maybe 80 feet high. After a little calling, a hen came in. I goofed that, and scared her off. Well, I figured that if one turkey is around, more have to be. I kept calling, and sure enough, a couple minutes later, a gobbler answered. I couldn't tell whether he was in the valley or on the ridge with me, so I sat for a few minutes longer, calling, and getting quite a few responses. After some gobbles, I determined he was on the ridge with me. So I moved about 15 yards away from the ridge, where I had a pretty clear zone. I heard him gobbling til it sounded like he was maybe 60 yards away, them it all went silent. 10 minutes later, a group of jakes come running up behind me, and with that, the turkey in front of me decides it must be safe. 40 yards in front of me he showed himself, and I took him. My first bird!!! It was exciting!!! Here he is......8 1/2 inch beard, 1 inch spurs. A special thanks to Al (dartonman) for all the help he's given me! And thanks to all the others that have given me advice...It has all helped!!!!! Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congrats Nathan!! That a great bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congrats on a great bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Im so proud of you young man....you were persistant, and never folded the towel...you took advise well, and Im sure glad you had a "plan B"....that is a fine bird, a fine bird indeed....like I mentioned in my pm, someday you'll be able mail off calls and stuff to a young man or young lady getting the itch to try turkey hunting.....Im extremely proud of you, and I sure hope Andy (Bowhunter56) sees this post for sure, Im sure he wanted an IOWA monarch of the woods to fall to his call he sent ya.....you are an asset to the forums, and I hope some luck runs to NY to help Ruth out....great bird buddy, you deserve it..............al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 good job Nathan, the other day your were bummed, because your season was over, and now look at you...Proud with a nice bird...You did well...You have a great friend in Al, and the other members of this forum,,,,Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Very Cool! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 That's a nice first turkey congrats Seems like Andy's calls are sealing the deal around here in the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Congrats on yer first. Your ruint now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Congrats Nathan on a fine 1st bird. Glad to hear everything finally fell into place for you. Now you're hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Congrats on a nice bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Way to go Nathan!!! Congrats on your first of many!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Conglads----Welcome to the Fraternity. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 congrats..you are now a Turkey hunter...way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Nice bird there. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoppeMan Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 That's a nice first turkey congrats Seems like Andy's calls are sealing the deal around here in the forum Yeah, wonderful, beautiful calls :D :D Take care, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Great story and pic's!! Congrats on a nice bird!! Some pretty country you have there as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booner1331 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Congrats on the great bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 You've now got a bug no doctor can cure!! Welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Great looking turkey and congrats on the great first one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter336 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Congrats! Nice bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 thats a great first bird. congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchthedeerslayer Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Nice bird man congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 that's a great bird indeed. something you will never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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