Rhino Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 After getting a phone call to join one of my turkey hunting buddies at our camp late yesterday and with near perfect weather conditions this morning I couldn't wait to do battle with the birds. After hearing a distant loud mouth bird in the distance I quickly made tracks to get in position with the hope to work some magic. The bird had been gobbling on the roost for almost 20 minutes by the time I neared his location. As I got to the spot I was hoping to set up on the bird gobbled from ground level. With that I hit the nearest tree to start doing battle. This bird would gobble at any hen talk I threw at him but he made a mark beyond the 100 yard line that he just wouldn't break. After about 20 minutes of this I realized my chances were slim he'd break through the line he'd drawn in the dirt. This bird just seemed to have his mind set that the hen he was hearing had to come to him. With that thought I decided to give him a good reason why his hen was reluctant to come. Out came my gobble call again (yep 1 more time ) and I threw some hen cutting out to him that he promptly gobbled to. I followed his gobble with a gobble of my own. That was the last call I made. Moments later his loud coarse gobble made it obvious, HE'S COMMING! Within seconds of his last gobble the distinct sound of pftt...dooooom began. That sound always makes my hair stand on end. His drumming got louder and louder as he slowly approached. It seemed like forever but probably only a minute or two before finally at about the 50 yard line I began to see his black body moving through the foliage. I followed him with my holosight centered until he hit a clear lane close the the 30 yard line. He stopped right there, stretched out his neck and a Nitro load hit it's mark. My 3rd MS Eastern bird is the oldest bird to fall for me this year. He toted a 10 3/4" beard along with 1 1/4" hooks. That limits me out now in MS but these sort of turkey hunting encounters are what turkey hunting is all about to me. I still have a few rookies and my son to work with this turkey season but outside of that you can stick a fork in me cuz I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I shouldve drove 4 more hours and went hunting with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congrats!!! looks like you are really gettin it done down there! I hope i am 1/3 as lucky as you! Way to go! Yes Will, you shouldve gone the extra 4 hrs...He's been posting birds on here all week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congrats on your 3rd bird Rhino, now you can sit back with me and enjoy the rest of the season helping others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Huge Congrats Al, what a bird to end the season on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congrats on an awesome gobbler, Al! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Nice bird... good job... successful year so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Great bird, great story....Heck that story made my hair stand on ends!! :D What a great season WAY TO GO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Great bird, I always enjoy reading your hunts. You sure dont have a problem tricking those old birds into coming in. Nice work my freind. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 congrats on another great bird and successful season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congrats on your 3rd bird Rhino, now you can sit back with me and enjoy the rest of the season helping others. Yep...and we can leave the 8 to 10 pound iron baggage behind. Thanks everyone...It's sure been another memorable season so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congrats Rhino on another greta season. Don't know if you do, but sounds like it's time to put some fish in the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Great talking with you buddy...congrads on the bird......al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Nice Limbhanger to close it out with there buddy!!! Have fun with the rest of the season:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Congratulations on a great bird and a great season, Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Nice....very, very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Great season Rhino, I might have to carry a gobble call with me this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Nice! Georgia has a 3 bird limit, I'd be happy with one when I get back in May to hunt. Is that the Bushnell Holo Sight? I love mine on my Mossberg 835 Ultimag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Nice! Georgia has a 3 bird limit, I'd be happy with one when I get back in May to hunt. Is that the Bushnell Holo Sight? I love mine on my Mossberg 835 Ultimag! Yep that's the Bushnell Holosight on my Benelli Flint. I have one on of their old models on my 11-87 that fell to the backup role last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Congrats on your third bird Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll remember that trick next time a gobbler hangs up on me. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Congrats !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nice job again:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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