I got my first ever turkey today..

Chuck7 · 04-01-2008, 09:53 AM

Hey fellows,
The picture and story is on the religious site where I visit the most...I got an 18 pounder today..

I 've got a questin for ya
When would you go back to a spot where you just shot one?
Thanks ,
Chuck7

Born 2 Bow Hunt · 04-01-2008, 10:01 AM

Is that the only bird you have scouted? If not move in on another one which you believe may not have been pressured.

If there are hesn were you shot the first bird where will be gobblers there shorty to fill in for his abstance.

If you don't have a clue where there is another huntable gobbler....go to high points at sunrise and sunset and listen..they will tell you where they are at.

HomerJ · 04-01-2008, 10:01 AM

Can you go tomorrrow?

Chuck7 · 04-01-2008, 10:12 AM

Yes sir..I'm a teacher and have the entire week off..I did no scouting the spot is a 60 mile drive round trip..I just thought there would be turkeys there..and there was..
C7

HomerJ · 04-01-2008, 10:39 AM

If you know there's more birds there to be had, then I would get back after them. Good luck, I have 2 weeks yet to go.

Chuck7 · 04-01-2008, 10:40 AM

yes sir..I heard 3 different gobblers.
Here he is
18 pounds,
9 inch beard
1 inch spurs.
870 with Remington Nitro .4 shot..
It's an Osceola..

superstrutter · 04-01-2008, 11:57 AM

Chuck, if I heard other gobblers, I would go right back without hesitation. Is that your first ever, or are you talking about this year? Either way, nice bird and congrats. Now go back and get another.

Chuck7 · 04-01-2008, 12:06 PM

1st ever ..It's my 2nd year hunting them...I called on ein last year but I wasn't ready..this year my gun was up and i was well hidden.I heard 2 more different gobblers.It's public property..so you have to stop hunting at 1:00 PM..

I'll be back tomorrow morning

thanks for the advice.
C7

HuntingBry · 04-01-2008, 12:08 PM

Congrats on your first. That is an awesome bird. Good job.

strutnbuck · 04-01-2008, 12:17 PM

Congrats Chuck! My 11 yr old scored his 1st bird this morning also. Will post story and pic tommorrow! I noticed you didn't mention which WMA! SMART MAN, lets keep it to ourselves, 60 miles, isn't Green Swamp, but I have a pretty good idea! LOL Beats pay $1000-$2500 like some yankees we know!no offense to our northern friends! I brought a buddy I met on here from NC that had been paying that kind of money and he scored on a WMA. Said he saw and heard more birds than with the guided hunts...... Great 1st bird man, go right back to the same spot, cuz chances are they will be thru there again tommorrow!