Gus Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 The birds around my place haven't really been gobbling that much and when I could actually get one to answer my calling, when I would try to get closer or get him to answer again they would always shut up. So the last couple of weekends I have been sitting around my cameras where I always get their pics during the week, but on the wkends all I would see would be hens. Yesterday I walked around the pasture and never could get one to answer me, so I went and sat by one of my cameras. About 7:30pm I seen a hen coming my way, so I got the shotgun up and ready just in case. Finally I seen a red head bobbing thru the weeds towards me, so when he got within range I pulled the trigger on the 835 and down he went. Then I looked to my right and seen another red head running for cover, not sure how big he was, but I sure am happy to have finally got a gobbler this year. Weighed in at 18 pounds, 6 1/2 beard and both spurs 5/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 That's awesome Gus!! Congrats again!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Knew setting up near the cam where you were getting so many pics of birds would pay off for you. Congratulations Tonya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congratulations. Sounds like you adapted to what the conditions dictated and was rewarded by taking an awesome trophy. I think that one of the keys to being a consistently successful turkey hunter is being able to adapt like you did. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congrats!!! With all the turkey pics you was getting hard to believe you was having trouble.....but when the birds wont talk it sure does make turkey hunting hard! Congrats again on the bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well done Gus,,,nice one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwhitey Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congrats on the bird and way stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Congrats Tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Congrats Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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