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All Hunting => Spring Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: strutnrut on April 24, 2011, 07:59:57 PM

Title: # 3 down TOD 2:45
Post by: strutnrut on April 24, 2011, 07:59:57 PM

Man where do I start this one. Saturday was hurrcane winds. Got bet at every turn. Sunday got a late start and got bet to my #1,and #2 spot #3 spot ME and this bird have been going around and around all season. This morning he was on the wrong side of the road gobling his head off. Then it started rain like a cow peeing on a flat rock. It stopped raining went over to # 1 spot again. The guy was still parked on the other end of the field and there was a tom and some hens on the side I wanted to hunt. So off I go, get down there and as I am coming in behind the birds I walk smack dab upon 5 jakes. Lucky I don't get busted. I give them a minute or two to make it into the field and I easy that way again and low and behold they cross bcak over the firebreak back into the woods. I easy out where I can see the field and there is this guy carrying a bird accross the field. Dang just ain't got no luck. I end up hooking up with my buddy that killed a nice bird and was turning in his area for the day. I know this area super good and where the turkeys should be in the pouring down rain. I get lucky and catch this old boy running hens and going away from me. I had to make a super long shot on him.  During this whole time it's raining like it did during the Nashville flood. I reckon if you stay on them long enough good thing are bound to happen.  This hunt wasn't much calling but the Nitro 7's have earned a spot in my vest. 22.3 lbs 1.5 spurs and 12 inch beard
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Post by: Bulldogmikey on April 24, 2011, 08:18:19 PM

Nice Bird Richard! Super Hooks!

Mike

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Post by: West Augusta on April 24, 2011, 08:29:42 PM

You got the boss. Congrats on a fine old gobbler.

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Post by: hunter22 on April 24, 2011, 08:32:01 PM

Now that is a good one. Congrats Richard.

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Post by: 3CB on April 24, 2011, 08:39:26 PM

WOW, those are nice spurs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: AlabamaDave on April 24, 2011, 09:06:24 PM

Good bird!...Congrats!...Way to hang in there!

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Post by: Zumer on April 24, 2011, 09:27:37 PM

Richard,  Take em anyway ya can, when hunting is tough...

    That's flat out a fine trophy gobbler...Dandy hooks on that limbhanger.. *up*

    CONGRATS!!

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Post by: turkey-slayer on April 24, 2011, 09:54:11 PM

Good story Richard and Congratulations on a nice turkey. Superhooks on that bird. Sometimes the best hunts are the ones where you don't have to call much but know the area well.

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Post by: Dcoleinpa on April 25, 2011, 07:14:28 AM

I feel a lil odd saying this but....... That dude has nice legs  ;) ;)

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Post by: Silverspur on April 25, 2011, 07:16:37 AM

Dylan, I am glad you said that first!  ROTFLMBO  GREAT hooks on that old boy!

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Post by: Porter on April 25, 2011, 08:49:34 AM

What a hoss of a bird!!!  This weather has been extremely harsh!!!

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Post by: Shadetree Callers on April 25, 2011, 09:19:05 AM

Congrats on a monster turkey !!

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Post by: Tennessean on April 25, 2011, 10:13:30 PM

Congrats Richard !! Love them big ol HOOKS  *gobble*
I want to say thanks for taking the time and meeting up with me n Martin, I love that trumpet !! I aint quite got her figured out yet but I will. Did ya make it up to Final Flight ? Them boys have just about anything a hunter wants or needs. I may be up around your way this weekend if the roads are passable, folks are camping at Piney, I'll send ya a text if I make it.
Thanks again buddy and good luck on #4 !!

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Post by: strutnrut on April 26, 2011, 05:38:49 AM

You are welcome, I went by Final Flight and you are right they have a lot of hunting stuff. I got the Nitro's there.  Looks like I'll be going back up there to get more next year.  From now on when I go to Reelfoot it will be a regular stop. Good luck this weekend . I'll be in Arkansas for the wifes family reunion.

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Post by: jmck on April 29, 2011, 03:10:47 PM

WHEW
Look at dem Spurs
Congrats Richard

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Post by: JOBUGG on April 29, 2011, 05:21:28 PM

Those are some nice spurs!

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Post by: turkey stew on April 29, 2011, 07:33:19 PM

Congrats on a mighty fine gobbler! *gobble*

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Post by: BD1 on May 03, 2011, 05:46:38 PM

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh462/bd1jr/22158-Royalty-Free-Clipart-Illustra.jpg)

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Post by: J R Hunt Camp on May 10, 2011, 04:49:08 AM

Congrats Richard on a great gobbler - absolutely "killer hooks" on that Ol' Tom !!! ... *cheers*

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Post by: ncturkey on September 26, 2011, 01:47:32 PM

Nice hools for sure.