ruttinbuc Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Run for the hills the banner is attacking the text!!!! Yesterday my patience was tested. I was on the wrong side of the road as a Tom gobbled on the roost. I went over there after a bit and shock gobbled. He gobbled back, so close he startled me! I immediately set up as best I could and started a soft series of purrs with a cluck now and then. Where I sat was so thick it was hard to see anything. It was fine while I was standing. I thought I could hear the bird walking. I am guessing that he saw me before I saw him as he never appeared. I heard a couple of putts, but didn't hear him go. He only gobbled that one time. The rest of the morning was very quiet as I moved here and there to try and get one to sound off or show up. This morning had me on the right side of the road near where I reset yesterday. The bird gobbled on the roost a bunch of times, but he was much farther up the ridge. I called and waited, but he never showed. I then heard a distant gobble up on the top and decided to get up there as fast as I could with out spooking the whole neighborhood. Quite the hike to say the least. Straight up after a few turns in the road....pant, pant! I heard him sound off twice more and I realized he was out in the huge planted field. I made my way to the very edge where there were a couple of big logs I could use for cover. I set up and started the clucks and purrs and he sounded off in response! He was very close. He gobbled and he had to be just over the rise of the field before me. The field is one of those types of terrain where a deer or turkey could get from one side to the other and you would never see them depending on where you stood. I watched for a bit and it wasn't long before I saw the gobblers stretched out neck and head just over that rise. He looked all over the place and then gobbled again, desperate for the hen he heard to show herself....He then dropped out of sight. Grabbing my call and striker I struck out a few fast cuts followed by a cluck. I looked and here he comes on the quick looking everywhere. I dropped the call and readied the shotgun as he was coming right to me. He stopped at about 30 yards and turned broadside and started going away. I put the bead to his head and in an instant he was in the dirt. Pop and drop! Hardly a flop! He checked in @18 1/2 lbs with a 9 inch beard and 7/8 spurs. This bird had it bad as his wings were pretty well worn from strutting. Not as big as the one I messed up on a few weeks ago, but I am glad this one showed up to let me redeem myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Very nice bird, congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Ok,...how'd you fan him out no hands??? Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Great story and pictures Mike! You did good on the fan trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congratulations Mike. That is a nice bird, good pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeydude Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats! Congrats on a great looking man! Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 nice bird! great hunt and pics as well!.. congrats! You did good on the fan trick! what's the fan trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats on a nice bird! Wish I could get it done here....by the way I have that exact same backtag holder...lol! Bet I know where ya got yours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMABUCKS Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats on a goodun'. Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 nice bird! great hunt and pics as well!.. congrats! what's the fan trick? I figure he is holding it with his bare feet! hahaha, seriously though, good bird and great story. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nice bird, excellent account of the adventure, and a darn good job of hunting. Way to go, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nice Bird Mike ...way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats on the bird;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it! Great story and pictures Mike! You did good on the fan trick! Yes, the fan trick was taught to me by a master illusionist. Not quite on par with the likes of David Copperfield, but a master none the less! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 redemption is sweet. congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Wtg, Mike! Congrats on an awesome gobbler, buddy! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Congratultions! Fine bird you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Congrats Mike!! Glad you finally connected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 great story and bird Mike! Congrats! Yeah spill the beans whats the fan trick?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 redemption is sweet. congrats! That's what I was thinking too. Congrats RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 SWEEEET! Great bird there Mike. Congrats to you and your successful shot at redemption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.