RE: Team 20
 

Thanks for the nomination guys. I'll be glad to lead us to victory in this war [8D]

Just a little diddy 'bout myself...

I grew up in Central NY, where I began chasing longbeards. I then went to CT, where it took me 9 years to complete my MS and PhDs in Animal Science. During those years, I truly mastered the art of hunting longgbeards, and harvested 6 birds that scored between 65-75. CT is really a hidden gem in the NorthEast, and holds some absolute monsters on private lands...

After completing the PhD, I took a position here in Oregon. Packed up the family---wife, 7 year old daughter and 2 year old son---and have had a blast the past 14 months. This will be my first foray after these western birds, but I've secured permission on private lands in some of the state's best turkey hunting. If I don't go broke ($18 each tag plus GAS), I may get the chance to harvest three this year. I'm really going to try for a Merriam's in the NE corner of the state, where the only chance of harvesting a true Merriam in Oregon is still possible. I'm also hoping to bag a whopper of a Rio in the SW portion of the state...a young kid landed one of the largest Rios on record there about 3 years ago.

It's a little different out here in the Pacific NW, especially OR. In CT and NY, I could travel 5 min and be on a 300 acre farm. Here, it's travel at least 2 hr to get to anywhere huntable, and a good 5-8 hr trek if I want to be in the pristine turkey woods. But hey, it is what it is ;)

As for the name, because we had a few votes for a few names, I chose..."Strut's Wingbone Brigade"...

S&R

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

Just wanted to welcome our new team members...

Shout out to:

Hoyt Viper
Tarheel Turkey

Sign in, and let's get this party rocking ;)

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

Alright guys & gals I'm here. I will be hunting the following:

South Carolina---Easterns-5 tags (one will be good for a couple day hunt)
North Carolina---Easterns-2 tags
Virginia---Easterns---2 tags
Montana---Merriams---1 tag
New Mexico---Merriams---2 tags
Mexico---Goulds---1 tag

Here's to a most successful & safe season for our team. Good luck!!

TT:D

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

I just got my notification ten minutes ago. Im in...looking forward to helping us win this thing! My Chufa is looking great already this year! I have been looking at the ones Im taking, and we will be on the board with some good ones!

Let me know if I can help with anything!

And by the way...I will be hunting easterns in Louisa, Goochland, and Hanover counties...Virginia style!

My fall harvest with muzzleloader! (wasnt even turkey hunting!)

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

struttin46374 is checking in plan on hunting Alabama Michigan Indiana and Colorado posibility of harvesting 9 birds

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

I have been chasing long beards for 22 seasons counting this up coming season i have been involved in 28 harvests in alabama and indiana. the last 5 years i have been hunting with my bow exclusivly however if hunting with a gun could have harvested up to8 birds ( 1 miss,2 deer busting me, being caught by the birds 2 times and hanging up out of bow range 3 times) but that is called hunting. I do take friends and family in which most of the 28 birds were harvested by them. I enjoy hunting public lands once you harvest abird on public land the you've accomplished something good luck to my other team members

RE: Official Team 20 "Strut's Wingbone Brigade" Thread
 

WELCOME GUYS. I cant wait to get this party started!!! When does everyone get to start their season? First season here starts April 14th.

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April 21st for me

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April 12th - May 3rd, 1/2 hour before sunset until noon. May 5-17 all day long.

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Tarheel 13 tags . thats 7 years worth for me!