WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 This morning was the first time I've been able to get out in a week and a half... I hunted this bird for 6 days strait the first week of season but he was always hened up or would go where ever I wasn't. After watching the turkey pattern for the 6 days I figured out where they would typically go after they left the roost. I set up on a hillside overlooking a wheat field. He was gobbling his head off on the roost but once he hit the ground he went quiet. A half hour went by and I had a hen come into my decoy at about 20 yards and she got scared and went the other direction across the field. Another 10 minutes went by before I saw the fan coming up the fence row to me. he saw the decoy and stopped at about 55 yards away. he gobbled a couple times to my call but then I just sat and didn't call. he'd strut ever so often and as he did would make a step closer to me. this went on for 30 minutes until he got to the spot I ranged at 45 yards... I couldn't take anymore and had to take him. Once I shot, I ran to him and he still had a lot of life in him. I grabbed his legs and neck and he put up a fight. Nothing like wrestling a wild turkey in the middle of field..lol While doing so I somehow pulled out most of his tail feathers but I won. his measurements were: 22.5 pounds 10" beard 1" & 1.25" spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwhitey Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 whiskeyswamp 1 boss tom 0 by submission:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I laughed so hard after seeing the pic, after the great story, coffee shot out my nose......that is so funny.....great bird, since your good at getting them feathers, can you send Andy (bowhunter56) the neck and small chest feathers, he makes great turkey calls and puts those feathers under the clear glass......thanks again for a great, great story.............al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 great bird, since your good at getting them feathers, can you send Andy (bowhunter56) the neck and small chest feathers, he makes great turkey calls and puts those feathers under the clear glass I was going to if I got one this year but forgot all about it. I skinned the bird out during my work lunch hour and threw the rest in the woods... didn't have much time. I'll go out after work and see if there's any worth saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Awesome story and pic!!! Congrats on a dandy bird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Never want to mess with you in a dark alley (LOL)!!!!!! Comgrats on a nice and well earned bird. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ya done the "Dead Bird Rodeo" and won. Many congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Good Job on that guy! He's a nice'n! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 LOL!!! I bet you and that bird wrestling was a sight to see!! :D:D Congrats on a fine bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 So when shall we look for you on a UFC team? Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweez Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Tap out, we need video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 i was going to say the same thing "redbeard" got a taste of the dead bird rodeo.............attaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 ...Oh,BOY, that was an exciting story!...I can just picture you wrestling with that bird!....-great story, and picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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