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All Hunting => The Ol' Skinnin' Shack => Topic started by: jim-n-em on April 06, 2010, 08:51:08 PM

Title: Illinois Bird
Post by: jim-n-em on April 06, 2010, 08:51:08 PM

Used Derby City Old Growth Slate pot and Magnum Aluminum pot to bring in some hens he was courtin.  He came in and saw my Peep-n-tom decoy in the field.  He ran in and tore that decoy to pieces.  I put him down at 25 yards.
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/jim-n-em/2010%20Illinois%20turkey/IMG_1152.jpg)
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/jim-n-em/2010%20Illinois%20turkey/IMG_1140.jpg)
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/jim-n-em/2010%20Illinois%20turkey/IMG_1143.jpg)
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx228/jim-n-em/2010%20Illinois%20turkey/IMG_1148.jpg)

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: SS Custom Calls on April 06, 2010, 08:54:14 PM

Congrats Jim, awesome bird!!

 Al

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on April 06, 2010, 08:57:06 PM

... congrats on the real fine gobbler & on callin' in his hens - now that's a hook(s) on that dude for sure ... 8) 8)

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: TLSelf on April 06, 2010, 09:00:05 PM

Now that's a limb hanger.  What did those hooks measure?

Congrat's

Todd

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Porter on April 06, 2010, 09:02:05 PM

Man what some hooks on that thing!!  Great job Jim!!!

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: jim-n-em on April 06, 2010, 09:19:19 PM

21 pounds
10 1/2 inch beard
spurs a little over 1 1/4 inches
He had an attitude with that decoy.

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Bulldogmikey on April 06, 2010, 09:52:32 PM

Way to Go Jim!!!

Mike

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: B-Ready on April 06, 2010, 11:09:37 PM

Congrats Jim on a nice bird!!!!!...... Way to go, I'll take care of the business while you out killing trophy birds    *peep* *aah*

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: wiltznucs on April 07, 2010, 07:53:58 AM

Some hooks for sure!  Congrats!

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: turkey stew on April 07, 2010, 07:57:35 AM

Congrats on a fine limbhanger! *gobble*

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Shadetree Callers on April 07, 2010, 08:35:39 AM

Great bird Jim. Gotta love those long spurs. Congrats on a successful hunt
Bob

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: letinmfly on April 07, 2010, 09:05:18 AM

Quote from: SS Custom Calls on April 06, 2010, 08:54:14 PM

Congrats Jim, awesome bird!!

 Al

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on April 07, 2010, 09:08:16 AM

Great bird, congrats!  Few more days till we open up here in the Northern zone. 

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Gobbleking57 on April 07, 2010, 11:08:31 AM

Congrats on a great bird.... RkLu

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: superstrutter on April 07, 2010, 02:16:49 PM

Good job! Sweet bird! Congrats *up*

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: Daryl on April 07, 2010, 03:36:39 PM

Awesome job buddy !!!!!!!

Title: Re: Illinois Bird
Post by: SurroundedByOutlaws on April 07, 2010, 04:24:41 PM

awesome bird, way to go *up* *up*