Team 1 ~ Beard Bandits
05-02-2013, 07:19 PM
#321
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 7,182
Bird 2
Tuesday was a bust. Wednesday dawned with hope and beautiful weather. We had watched a large group of turkeys go to roost and I was able to set up really close where they supposedly always flew out. Well I was greeted with thundering gobbles but today they flew to the east and got no closer than 80 yds. One satellite tom got in range joining the group but I passed on him (stupidly). They all worked away.
I regrouped and was met by my friend who suggested we check the farm where I have killed a bird each of the last 3 yrs (we hadn't seen much there this year). Long story short, we spied a group of birds near where I've had success before. He dropped me off to work them and he had something to do. As I was making my first move to get into position, his truck spooked them and changed my plans. They moved! I had to make a very quick hook move to get in front of the group. Made a quick call and a tom appeared. He saw me as I saw him and I had to make a quick move. I knew the gun could do it so at 52 yds he went down. Done and tagged out at 740!
Tuesday was a bust. Wednesday dawned with hope and beautiful weather. We had watched a large group of turkeys go to roost and I was able to set up really close where they supposedly always flew out. Well I was greeted with thundering gobbles but today they flew to the east and got no closer than 80 yds. One satellite tom got in range joining the group but I passed on him (stupidly). They all worked away.
I regrouped and was met by my friend who suggested we check the farm where I have killed a bird each of the last 3 yrs (we hadn't seen much there this year). Long story short, we spied a group of birds near where I've had success before. He dropped me off to work them and he had something to do. As I was making my first move to get into position, his truck spooked them and changed my plans. They moved! I had to make a very quick hook move to get in front of the group. Made a quick call and a tom appeared. He saw me as I saw him and I had to make a quick move. I knew the gun could do it so at 52 yds he went down. Done and tagged out at 740!
05-03-2013, 04:31 AM
#324
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hatton, Alabama
Posts: 520
Can I ask a favor of you guys? I probably won't be back around for a long while so you guys don't need to reply.
On the morning of April 30 I lost my hunting buddy. Caitlyn Martin, my 17 year old daughter, was killed in a car wreck. Her sister, Alison, is alive but in a coma with severe head injuries. I don't want to ruin anybody's time but do me a favor. While you are sitting in the pre-dawn woods waiting for that first gobble say a little prayer for Alison. She needs all the prayers she can get.
Carry a youngster with you. Teach them about God's bounty and all he has blessed us with. Thanks guys.
On the morning of April 30 I lost my hunting buddy. Caitlyn Martin, my 17 year old daughter, was killed in a car wreck. Her sister, Alison, is alive but in a coma with severe head injuries. I don't want to ruin anybody's time but do me a favor. While you are sitting in the pre-dawn woods waiting for that first gobble say a little prayer for Alison. She needs all the prayers she can get.
Carry a youngster with you. Teach them about God's bounty and all he has blessed us with. Thanks guys.
05-03-2013, 06:12 AM
#326
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 365
Bald9eagle - been praying for all of you since I heard yesterday evening. We lost a newborn daughter who was my son's twin 4 springs ago. When I delivered her eulogy I spoke of the spring woods, in fact here is what I delivered
"One of my loves is spring turkey hunting. There is just something about a spring morning as the Earth comes alive. That transition from dark to dawn, from cool to warm, from whippoorwills and owls to cardinals and wood thrushes and the anticipation of that booming gobble all while soaking up God's glory is just the best. I'll never forget Christian's spring morning with us as the sun came up and shone into Kelley's room. The few mornings I got out turkey hunting this spring, Christian was alive with me when the sun came up." I carry a laminated photo of my wife with our 2 kids right after birth in my turkey sling. She's with me on every hunt.
I hope the peace of the Lord wraps your family and gives you a hedge of protection in these difficult times. Please know that my family will be praying for you.
"One of my loves is spring turkey hunting. There is just something about a spring morning as the Earth comes alive. That transition from dark to dawn, from cool to warm, from whippoorwills and owls to cardinals and wood thrushes and the anticipation of that booming gobble all while soaking up God's glory is just the best. I'll never forget Christian's spring morning with us as the sun came up and shone into Kelley's room. The few mornings I got out turkey hunting this spring, Christian was alive with me when the sun came up." I carry a laminated photo of my wife with our 2 kids right after birth in my turkey sling. She's with me on every hunt.
I hope the peace of the Lord wraps your family and gives you a hedge of protection in these difficult times. Please know that my family will be praying for you.
05-03-2013, 07:44 AM
#327
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,068
Matt, my family and I were so sorry to hear about this. My wife has family in Danville (your wife actually teaches my wife's cousin Jackson), and I know that whole area and surrounding communities are mourning your family's loss. We are praying for your daughter and for the strength you all need to pull her through. I'm not sure I have the words to say at this point, but I know everyone is praying that God continues to heal your Alison and that He provides you all with everything you need to get through this. So sorry for your loss Matt, and if there is anything we can do as team mates and friends, you know we are here.
05-03-2013, 10:51 AM
#328
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tuscaloosa AL
Posts: 609
Matt, me and my family are keeping you in our prayers. I know no words to say that could begin to help, but I do know you have another family here with your turkey hunting brothers. When I first came here my father had just passed and these guys reached out and embraced me like we had been life long friends. I just hope you know how much these men care about you and that our hearts go out to you. We are here for you brother.