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All Hunting => The Ol' Skinnin' Shack => Topic started by: Old Geezer on March 25, 2013, 05:39:20 PM

Title: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Old Geezer on March 25, 2013, 05:39:20 PM: Took a road trip down to visit and hunt with the Low Country Gobbler. The morning did not yield any action so we moved to another spot in the afternoon where the landowner had seen birds that morning. Turned out there was not much place to hide ourselves so we did the best, backing up to a clump of bushes. Hens started to come into the field from all directions. One fed to within a few feet of our setup, giving some low clucking to the LCG. Two long beards came to just within range but we passed on them since they did not want to challenge my home made strutting jake decoy, making us believe something better might show. Not ten minutes later I saw the top of a fan coming our way above the dry grass clumps. He stepped out into the field, full of attitude, and headed for the jake. Almost to the decoy I was able to bring him half way out of strut and let the hammer down. I was told no transferred birds have been introduced to this area and that these birds are originals of the swamps. They have small heads, and darker appearance than what I am used to seeing. Mine took a load of sixes to the head which gave it an odd appearance, after the blood rushed to it.

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/yelper_2006/2013-03-17182200_zps9d53bbfb.jpg)

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Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: West Augusta on March 25, 2013, 05:54:33 PM: Nice hooks on that one Ralph. Congrats to you.
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Post by: superstrutter on March 25, 2013, 06:17:25 PM: Way to go! It must be nice to get to hunt, cause you know we still have a month here yet! *cry* *cry*
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Post by: Silverspur on March 25, 2013, 06:21:48 PM: Ralph, great hunt and a fine gobbler no doubt, congrats!

*up*
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Post by: letinmfly on March 25, 2013, 06:30:06 PM: Congrats!! *up*
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Post by: AlanKrow on March 25, 2013, 06:32:01 PM: Congrats Ralph, Nice hooks...
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Post by: PA Boxcall on March 25, 2013, 07:08:02 PM: Congrats Ralph -- that's a fine gobbler.

*up*
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Post by: 3CB on March 25, 2013, 07:21:52 PM: Fine gobbler, Ralph.!!!
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Post by: Gobbler Commander on March 25, 2013, 07:22:29 PM: Congrats nice Hooks
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Post by: firedup on March 25, 2013, 07:28:26 PM: Nice bird! Congrats!

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Mine took a load of sixes to the head which gave it an odd appearance, after the blood rushed to it.

I have heard stories of that happening sometimes... :D
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Turkeybuster on March 26, 2013, 08:26:02 AM: Congrats. Ralph that's a good bird he has a dandy pair of hooks on him.

Jon
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Post by: gonehuntin982 on March 26, 2013, 10:05:47 AM: Congratulations Ralph on a great hunt and a fine gobbler !!! and lucky you, ya missed all the snow back home ;D ;D

Mike
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Blackfalcon on March 26, 2013, 11:39:48 AM: Congrats Ralph,mighty fine gobbler! *cheers*
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Post by: Mjc21706 on March 26, 2013, 11:49:40 AM: awesome ralph congrats and great pic
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Post by: professorwingbone on March 26, 2013, 11:56:50 AM: Congrats, Ralph, to you and Burton. Great way to start the season.

Fred
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Lowcountry Longbeard on March 26, 2013, 12:10:47 PM: I had a great time with you again Ralph! You are 2 for 2 now buddy in the SC Lowcountry. You must have had a good photographer with you ;D My brush blind set up is behind him and no my muzzle is not really pointing at the Old Geezer, it just looks that way in the picture. That bird did have very dark primaries with very broken white bars - quite Osceola-like. I think that hen fell in love with me as she just about sat in my lap! You forgot to mention that I did not get the memo that deer season was over and it was turkey season now. I found exactly 20 antler sheds :o and then ran over a 90 pound doe >:( on the way out of the plantation. What a day!

*cheers*
See you next year!
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Hobie on March 26, 2013, 01:12:10 PM: Congrats Ralph
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Post by: AlabamaDave on March 26, 2013, 02:20:35 PM: Congrats man!
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Post by: ncturkey on March 26, 2013, 05:03:22 PM: Nice Longbeard Ralph.
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Post by: jmck on March 26, 2013, 07:55:16 PM: Congrats Ralph on what sounds like a FINE hunt *up*
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Post by: B-Ready on March 26, 2013, 08:45:16 PM: Congrats Ralph *cheers* !!
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Post by: K on March 26, 2013, 08:54:40 PM: sounds like a day..way to go fellers..
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Post by: Old Geezer on March 27, 2013, 11:22:12 AM: Once Burton saw the first shed :o, turkeys were almost forgotten . After combing the football sized clover field, we had set up in that morning, he had amassed quite a haul. Burton is the ultimate host and has a vast knowledge of the plants and wildlife of the Low Country, making my visit that much more enjoyable.

Back at you my friend, *cheers*

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/yelper_2006/2013-03-17103530_zpsb3f22bc1.jpg)
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Shadetree Callers on March 27, 2013, 12:24:26 PM: Congrats to both of you on a successful hunt !
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Post by: GR8CALLS on March 27, 2013, 03:45:25 PM: Congratulations Ralph! I sure hope some of that good luck rubbed off on me, when you stopped by here on you way to SC! *up* *up* *up* I was great to have you and Linda spend a few hours at our home. Hope you can get time to hunt in VA some time soon!

Bill
Title: Re: SC Low Country Hunt
Post by: Shadowturkeycaller on March 27, 2013, 04:56:58 PM: Congrats Ralph, thats a nice one for sure *up* *up*