Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: wiltznucs on May 16, 2010, 12:35:32 PM
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Its been a fun journey which started in 2000 when as a recent college graduate I decided to try my hand at turkey hunting to kill time while hunting shed antlers. I had a few encounters that season, but never squeezed the trigger. At the time it was just something to do while I was out there anyway. Little did I know in 2001 when I had my first successful turkey hunt that I would be a turkey hunting addict a decade later. I've made a lot of friends and memories along the way. I capped off this season with two Gould's gobblers in Chihuaha, Mexico and in doing so completed my first and second Royal Slam.
The Eastern,.... these are my first two turkeys. I called them up in Hogansville, GA on opening day of the Spring 2001 season. As I look at the pic, I cant help but laugh thinking "Darn that Atkins diet sure did work!"
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The Rio Grande,.... this bird was actually the toughest turkey for me. I made a trip to TX and OK in search of the Rio. I got set up with some bad outfitters and ate tag soup twice. I decided to go with the public land route. I'd like to say a special thanks to Greg Abbott who hosted me not once but twice in Utah to hunt the Rio. Both of these Rio's were killed on public land in the Fishlake National Forest.
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The Osceola,... my favorite bird! I would have never guessed when I started turkey hunting that this would become my home town turkey. Theres something very majestic about seeing an Osceola glowing in the bright Florida sunshine..
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The Merriam,... 15 minutes of glory. I got both these toms only a few minutes apart while hunting in South Dakota. Thanks to Alan and Tim for lining me up with the spot.
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The Gould,... End of the road. My most anticipated hunt ever and it didnt dissappoint!
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The next big project is a few years away. I'm hoping my daughter wants to be a turkey hunter too. She has some calls and loves the videos. Maybe one day I can watch her record her Slams as well..
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congrats.................pretty cool progression of photos...................good luck with your daughter............ *cheers*
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Chad,
Congrats on this great accomplishment!! Maybe your daughter will follow dad and be a turkey hunter/killer.
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Congrats Chad!! *cheers*
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Congratulations Chad !!!!!!! I enjoyed the photo's :)
Mike
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Congrats Chad, memories forever!!!
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... that's quite an accomplishment ---- X 2 ---- what a great bunch of pics of some mighty fine gobblers - congrats, & many more slams to you in the future ... 8) 8) 8)
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... that's quite an accomplishment ---- X 2 ---- what a great bunch of pics of some mighty fine gobblers - congrats, & many more slams to you in the future ... 8) 8) 8)
*up* *up*
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Way to go Chad, Do you know Tim Tallent from your younger days??
Mike
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Way to go Chad, Do you know Tim Tallent from your younger days??
Mike
Its certainly possible, alas my memory isnt what it used to be.
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Congrats!!! *up*
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Congrats Chad!! *cheers*
RkLu
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Congrats *up* *up*
Todd
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Way to go!!!
Love seeing those birds!
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A big Congrats Chad! That quite an accomplishment, the pictures and stories were great.
Ed
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A big Congrats Chad! That quite an accomplishment, the pictures and stories were great.
Ed
Howdy Ed, good to hear from you. I hope you and your family are doing well..
Thanks for all the replies fellas..
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CONGRATS!!!!!!! *up* *up* *up* *up* *up* *up* *up*
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Congrats Chad on a super accomplishment buddy. Sounds like a bunch of memories were made.---Jason
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Chad, Congrats on getting it done. photos are great!
Ralph
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Congrats! Glad to know I'm part of those memories.
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Congrats Tim on your Slam X2..... Great looking photos RkLu
Brent
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A huge congratulations !! Wow , finally got'er done did you? That is a great accomplishment, this stuff is so addictive isn't it ? Keep 'em Gobblin' !!!! *ride*
Bob
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Congrats! Glad to know I'm part of those memories.
The friendships and memories made along the way are far more valuable than beards and spurs. Turkey hunting has afforded me the opportunity to meet some great people and to see a lot of this great country of ours. The birds are just icing on the cake!
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Congrats Chad, and very well put. The people and the different places is what has made it so very special to me also.