DocHunter Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yesterday I got the best gobbler of my life on our family farm here in Kentucky. The day was cold, windy and rainy until early afternoon. Thoughout the morning I saw nothing but hens, one of which was out during a heavy downpour as if it had not a care in the world. Shortly after the wind died down and the rain stopped, I spotted two gobblers in a field about 250-300 yards away. I got their attention with a few clucks, then they spotted my decoys and made a slow deliberate approach. When they got within about 80 yards, the one that appeared slightly larger began to puff up and spread his wings a bit while continuing on toward me. Finally, when I was convinced that he was well within range, I clucked once, he stuck his head up and I delivered a load of #6's. He fell and his companion immediately flew off. The gobbler weighed 26 lb. 4 oz., had a double beard of 10 in. and 8 1/4 in., and spurs of 1 1/8 inches each for a total score of 85.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Wow, that is a BIG bird! Congrats!!!!!!!! Post pics when you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 great bird... congrats! we definitely need some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Very nice bird... 26-lbs...wow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3seasons Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thats a heavy bird congrats. He has got everything to match the weight also, two beards and nice spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Awesome story and bird...but this thread is worthless without pics!!! :D:D Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Congrats. I love hunting fields right after a rain. Need pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHunter Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Weather was wet and cold, so pics are limited. http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk249/DocHunter48/Turkeys%202009/DSCN2300.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk249/DocHunter48/Turkeys%202009/DSCN2301.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk249/DocHunter48/Turkeys%202009/DSCN2302.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuckhotspots Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice bird. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Good story, congrats:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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