dartonman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have lost more land than gained.....and just being nice to people sometimes does really pay off. My buddy Mark met with me at one of our sons track meets, and at the time, I had a prime place to hunt birds for my tag dates (Illinois gives you a 5 day date to hunt for your applied tag, no other days). Well, someone let another guy in, and I was told not to hunt this season there....back up planned failed on two other properties....but Mark told me if I ever want to hunt with him, he would love to have me out. Me and Mark went out this morning, and had two gobblers really hammer the calls...they were triple gobbling on the roost just by the "hen purrs" provided by Andy's call....Mark hit the box call, sun barely up, their out of the tree and covering 200 yards FAST. We could really only hear one bird, right up to the point they hit the bottom of a hill, approx. 50 yards in front of us in heavy brush...thats when HE spoke out....the gobbler screamed his presence, and cut the other gobbler off, and the second gobbler never made another sound....well, here he come up the hill...drumming and strutting, and gobbling at nothing but purrs and small clucks....Mark did a great job of calling while I positioned the gun.....at 13 yards, ole jellyhead was blue and red, and would not shut up....he was screaming his dominance....thats when I shot him. He weighed in at 22 pounds, 11 oz. (12 inch beard), and 1 1/4 inch spurs......he is soaking in cold water as we speak, chest feathers are on the way to my buddy and favorite call maker Andy (bowhunter56)....best of luck to all this season.....al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats Al, sounds like an exciting morning, hope you'll post some pictures..thanks for using the call, and thanks for sending feathers..Andy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats Al on your turkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwhitey Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats on the bird. It sounds like it was an awesome hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 SWEET...sounds like one to mount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats on a big ol' bird! I can't wait till my call from Andy brings one in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Way to go AL!! Congrats on a great bird! Andy's calls are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbowman Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats on a great bird, great story, yes, being nice pays off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 congrats good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 ataboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Congrats on your magnum size bird Al. Sorry to hear access to turkey hunting land is slipping away from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 congrats on an awesome bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 That sounds like an awesome bird and hunt!!! Congrats!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Sounds like a great bird Al. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 ...Congradulations!...That is awesome-looking forward to the pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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