My turkey hunt today
 

Well, I set off bright and early this morning, once again, in pursuit of my first gobbler with a bow. As I sat in the darkness, I began to hear the activity begin, yelps and gobbles off in the distance. As the sun peaked up, I started working my slate call. I barely finished my first yelpwhen a gobble busted off that sounded like it was sitting in my lap...scared me to death[&:]. I began looking around and got into postion for where I thought they were coming from. (Iopted to go withoutablind this time). I watched 7 hens walk right to left in front of me at about 12 yards...and bringing up the rear was a jake with a MONSTEROUS 3" beard:D. I debated in my head for about 2 seconds, decided if I should let him walk or not. Then this thought entered my head..."Im tyring to get my first turkey with a bow, and here is my chance." So I came to full draw and placed the pin on its destination. I tripped the realease and instantly heard a big "THUNK" sound. I looked up tosee the jake, unalarmed, walking away,chasing after his girls.

I was baffled...so I got up and walked over to the spot I had shot.......and found this[&o] Oh well....I must have had tunnel vision on the little guy cuz I swear I never saw this limb.....No big deal though, Ill get him next time, and it wasa fun day in the woods nonetheless:D

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Heres the pic sorry

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Another...you can seehitting the logmade the insert creep out a little, too

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After the turkeys moved on, I walked around for a while and took a few pics....hope you enjoy;)



This little guy was watching my every move:D

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Turtles are always sunning on the creek bank...heres one of the big guys

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Last one...just a view of the field I was hunting...the wheat is almost too tall to see the turkeys now

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Wow, sounds like a great morning! You're close, you'll seal the deal soon enough. Thanks for sharing the pics!

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Hey, at least you were in the woods! While your arrow was stuck in a log[:-]I was stuck in Mass Comm and then Sociology:eek:. Cool pics, keep after em. What does a gobble sound like again[&o]

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I'm pretty sure if you had used a Rage 2-blade it would have cut through that limb, killed the turkey and then resharpened itself!

At least you had fun. Congrats!

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Hater.;)

I agree with Greg, at least you had fun and to add from above, you were hunting, our season isn't open. [&:]

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Sounds like a great day... Youll get him, I too hope to stick my first turkey this year.

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Getting draw on one is the toughest part and you got that part done at least. I say it was a pretty successful hunt. You'll get em next time.:)

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It was a good day in the woods...I almost always have my buddy/camera man with me...it was kinda nice getting to be out there alone this morning

Not to discredit my buddy...We always have a great time hunting together

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Oh man, i hate when that happens :Dbetter luck next time :)at least you found your arrow.

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Hahaha, hey bud, it happens to us all! Shawn had a little incident with a tree last year as well :D

Good luck sticking your first bird with a bow! I cant believe that wheat is so tall already!

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Will,

Bummer, but as the other say...at least you were out there! I remember the first time I had to feild dress and eat a log...LOL. Keep up the good work! You'll get him! Awesome photos!

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This is a bit off topic, but how have the birds been acting down your way. I have been out to Lexington WMA twice and havent seen a single bird. No response to any calls....nothin. I have talked to a few of my buddies that hunt there also and it is the same for them. Last year there were birds everywhere, now nothin. I dont know if the ice storm effected them or the weather or what.

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So how does the limb taste? [8D]