Rem308 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 > > > > > > > > > > I woke up this morning at 4:30 AM to HIGH WINDS and rain hitting the window. I layed there for a few and listened to it and then ended up rolling out of bed around 4:45 AM. I got some coffee and watched the rain hit the windows and the wind blow it all around, but still decided to head out to the farm. At 5:45 AM I was listening at a ridge top and could hear a gobbler across a big field. I booked it across in the light rain. With the cloud cover it was going to get daylight a little later. As I was getting closer to the woods he gobbled a few more times and I setup with my decoy in a pine thicket around 100 yards from where I thought he was. He stayed on the roost for a while, and after it was daylight I gave a few soft yelps which he immediately gobbled back to. I shut up, knowing that he was aware of me and waited. The high wind and rain must have kept him on the roost even longer because it was close to 7:00 AM before he ruffled his feathers and flew down from the roost. When he did ruffle his feathers I finally caught a glimpse of movement and he was really only about 50 yards away in the tree! I had setup closer than I like to be, probably due to the high wind. When he flew down, I adjusted my position a little but kept my shotgun on my knee and ready. For about 10 minutes I waited for him to show himself in the brush but I didn't see him. I yelped a few times and he interupted me with a gobble and I knew he hadn't moved much. Within a few moments I could see his white head coming around some brush and at 30 yards I took the shot. He flopped and I ran to him, absolutely thrilled. After getting him checked in, I showed him to my family and my Grandma was really into checking him out. She surprised me and held him up and admired him! This is my best bird to date. He weighed 20 pounds, has an 11" beard, and 1 1/4" spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Congrats on an awesome bird. That last pic if really nice with your grandma in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Very nice! Good to see Grandma celebrating with you. beautiful county. I drive thru W.VA often enough but never long enough to stop and stay:bang: Looks like good hunting country there. Great pics. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockadj27 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) Congrats Rem308 nice bird and pics! Edited May 9, 2010 by rockadj27 wrong key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 congrats!! . It must get daylight later in WV then Iowa. I swear the light is coming over the hill at 5:10. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 congrats!! . It must get daylight later in WV then Iowa. I swear the light is coming over the hill at 5:10. good luck to all the dog That's right That's some beautiful country out there in W.V., I got the chance a couple years back with some friends to visit the state, beautiful place. Congrats on the bird, he looks really good. I like the pic with your grandma Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Nice bird. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Congrats on trickin a real nice old bird. Love the pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Wtg, buddy! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 nice bird... congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 thats a awsome bird good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKYhunter Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 GREAT bird! What part of WVA are you hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 GREAT bird! What part of WVA are you hunting? This bird was from Monroe Co., more on the southeastern side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Congrats on the bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Congrats on the bird!! Your season is going much better than mine has been going. I've had a rough season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehuntinman Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Congrats on a great bird. I've been hunting a good bit and I'm waiting on a certin bird to show up I know where hes roosting and all just cant get things to work right. The turkey I want is around 25 lbs and has around a 11 to 12 inch beard no one has ever hunted our farm for turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks again folks...I am looking forward to this Friday and Saturday, as it'll be my last chance at another long beard. I will be sure to post details on my weekend, can't wait. Good luck to the rest of you all and thanks for all the advice and information...a few years ago I was posting on here asking about advice and over the past few seasons it's really paying off. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Very nice bird, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Very nice bird indeed, Rem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Great job way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
String Music Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wow that dude has some hooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Very nice bird, congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 nice job! congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianJHare Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Congrats what a season ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhammer Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Congrats, he is a dandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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