pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Happy Thanksgiving to all! THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY!!! I was in my bow stand last night and watched these turkeys go to roost. I was going to bow hunt deer this morning, however, the wind was blowing way too hard. I decided to go after these turkeys. I snuck into the woods, in the dark, at 6:30 am. I could not find them... they had moved. As I slowly walked the edge of the field looking for the turkeys ... some turkeys flew from the trees into a tall grass field. I moved into a woods that overlooked the field and was planning on calling them to me. As soon as I sat down I hear "putt, putt" and look up and there is a turkey 40 yards from me. "Putt, putt" is turkey talk for "danger, danger". I quickly call back "purr, purr". That is turkey talk for "I am your friend, trust me". He walks to within 30 yards and I shoot, flipping him over. The second shot misses. I fumble through my pockets, with gloves on, for more shells (using my over-under gun). I am thinking, "no way this bird will still be there after I re-load this gun". I look up and he is 25 yards away and walking calmly. The third shot was the end! Shooting hours started at 7:05 and he was on the ground at 7:11. Weighed about 16 pounds and will make for some good eatin'. Happy Thanksgiving and GOD BLESS. Good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Great story...and how nice to get a turkey on Thanksgiving day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Congrats on a real nice Eastern! I wish I'd had a fall turkey tag in my pocket earlier this month; I had several birds within easy bow or shotgun range from me while in the blind. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Cant beat that! i love second chances but nothin like a third just in case lol. congrats on the bird! sounds like you had a good thanksgiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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