western NY bowhunter Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 My dad put his tag on bird #2 this morning. As the title indicates...the whole hunt unfolded rather quickly. He first gobbled on the roost at 5:25. There are two logging roads heading up to where he was at. We figured that he'd most likely take one of these roadways if he decided to come in to check out my calling. Dad's gotta leave the woods to get ready for work at 6:00 which doesn't leave a whole lotta time, so he took the lower trail in case he had to sneak out and leave. My little brother had the upper one and I was stationed in the middle to do the calling. The plan was to get my little bro the shot. No sooner did I sit down when a hen started tree talking about 30 yds. from me...right between me and my bro. She pitched down and ended up flying only a few feet over my head and landed about 10 yds behind me. I could hear her wings whistling as she glided overhead! She started to make her way up towards where the gobbler was roosted so dad ran her off. I had just popped my mouthcall in and was getting ready to give a few soft yelps when I heard something coming down through the woods. All of a sudden I spot that lovely white softball head heading down the logging road right to dad. I knew that old boy was about to be in a world of hurt. At 20 yds. the 11-87 supermag put him down hard. It was only 5:45. This dude was a little on the light side at 19 lbs. but had a nice thick 9.25" beard and 1" spurs. I killed my banded gobbler last week probably 150 yds. or so from where this one was taken. Hopefully, our luck will hold up and we can manage to get a bird for my little bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 nice bird... congrats to your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 congrats good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Congrats to your dad! Wow, and I thought my hunt yesterday morning was fairly quick...in the woods at quarter to 5am, hauling a bird out at 6:30... Where's the fun in 20 minutes,lol (kidding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerBuster618 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Congrats to your dad as well. Gotta love those quick hunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 congrats to your dad!! Nice bird! Sounds like a fun hunt this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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