pointing_dogs_rule Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi Guys: Connected on a turkey with the bow this past Sunday. What a great morning to be out in the woods in Iowa. The night before I saw 5 mature toms go to roost and had a blind set up in that area. The next morning I was in the Double Bull blind by 5 am. Eight mature toms flew down into the field at 300 yards. I watched them for 2 1/2 hours before they finally made thier way to my blind. During that time there were also 2 jakes and about 8 hens. A bearded hen (6 inch beard) walked 10 yards from the blind before the toms. It took all that I had not to pull back on that hen (don't have on of those on the wall yet). I also saw, during that time, turkeys chasing turkeys, deer chasing deer, turkeys chasing deer, and deer chasing (herding) turkeys... video of this sight soon to come. I captured 50 minutes of this on video including the kill shot. I videotape all of my hunts, however, this is the first time that I have uploaded to the web. The texture is a little less then the original, however, I hope that you enjoy. Note: the first hen that walks by the blind is the bearded hen. Note: I always get to the bird fast so as not to lose him. My story is that my legs were cramped from being in the blind for 3+ hours so that's why I run like a girl (that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!) He flew about 100 yards and then piled up in the plowed field. Autopsy revealed that he died of a severed aorted via sharp pointy object (broadhead). Bird was 19 pounds, 1 inch spurs and had two beards (10 1/2 and 4 3/4). The shot was 10 yards even though the camera makes it look further. Camera was on a tripod. Birds are dark because of the sunlight in the camera. Good luck to all the dog http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn54/pointingdogsrule/?action=view¤t=2008turkeympeg.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Very good video, great shot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 THAT was AWESOME! :cool: BTW, you do kinda run like a girl..... Congrats on a great archery bird, very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Man you have a great spot to hunt!! Looked like LOTS of nice birds! Congrats on your great bird.. You running after that bird like that was to funny :D:D Congrats again and thanks for sharing the video it was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 congrats on the bird and great video! lol at you trying to run down the bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Great video footage. Congrats on a bow bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekudeerhunter Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 awesome vid. and awesome place to hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 That was a real good video, way to go. The ending is great, just remember that while we're laughing, you're the one with the big gobbler in the freezer! Congrats again, can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CSRoth Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 great video congrats on the bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 very nicely done, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Nice job. Congratulations. Got to agree with Todd about you chasing the bird at the end too, that was great.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 That was awesome! Congrats on the bird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman2500 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 awesome video. i believe you have plenty more birds to hunt!! congrats on your bird!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Congrats on the bird and that awesome rundown:D What kind of broadhead were you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Muzzy 4 blade, 100 grain. The blind is on older model Double Bull that has the big screen in front so expandables are less desirable when shooting through the screen. I do shoot expandables when using my 360 Double Bull. 75 grain, 1 1/2 inch Rocket Aeroheads. good luck to all, the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IABucks Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Nice Job! Great hunt. My son and I watched it 3 times. He laughed at the end everytime. Hopefully I can nail one of the 7 left:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Wow...sweet hunt thanks for sharing it. Looks like your loaded up with birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 that made my morning, lol......thanks for the footage and congrats on a fine gobbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Nice shot!!! I love the video and congrats on the gobbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Run Forrest run.... lol. Great video!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overundergun Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 WOW What can I say . Thanks for showing us your hunt. I really enjoyed watching all those birds go by. I hope someday I can see birds like that. I also have to admit that it is funny to see you chasing that bird. Did he run far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 70 yards the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest csod08 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Awesome video and congrats on the nice bird. You running after the bird really made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 nice bird, did you know he was a double beard when you shot him?? i dont waste anytime getting to my birds when i shoot either lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Had no idea that he was double bearded. On a few occasions I have spotted turkeys with multiple beards, however they must be leaning forward so that the beards seperate to see them. If standing with the head up and looking at you the beards just blend in to each other because they are so close. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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