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How did every one do? We got two Jakes my son and neighbor(1st bird). Called one in right off the roost, my son moved his hand when he thought the birds head was behind the tree and got busted, four other birds flew down intoa large green field, started going the other way, my son called then I called about from 50 yards behing him and they literally ranin, two shots two birds on the ground. 6:15 am.

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8am-ish put down a decent tom. 81/4" beard, 1" spurs. Never weighed him, but guess around 18-19lbs. Was my 2nd setup, heard him gobbling way off. Moved in on him, setup. Few clucks and he was coming. But hedrifted below me inthe woods too far away. Started heading away, and I did some cutting. Brought him back. But he hung up around 50yds. He started to head off again, and I knew it was now of never. I knew the shot was long, but I dumped him. I paced it off at 55yds!! I couldn't believe it. All I can say is NITRO'S!!

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Well overcast and a little bit windy...heard no gobbles until almost 8a...way down in a valley/gulley...so I hightailed it towards him...heard him gobble on the way there but when I set-up...nothing....don't know if maybe he saw me or not but I suspect he's got some hens....will be back out in the AM...hopefully a nicer morning than this morning...good luck and be safe people!

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couldn't go yesturday had to put up with the worst of the four letter words W O R K
hopefully today I'll get one

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Congrats on your bird buckalley!

Went out this morning but did see or hear any birds.I didn't even hear any shots either.

Good luck tomorrow everyone!

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well I did get one today 19 lbs 9 inch beard 15/16 spurs
darnit the kid beat me

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Way to go Johnl!!

Didn't have any luck today either.Next weekend I'll try a different area.

Good luck next time out everyone!

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Gang,

At 9:15 AM, I left loose with a loud series of yelps from my Two Timer Infinity Latex mouth call. To my astonishment, a hearty gobble immediately followed. I repeated the call and he answered again. Confidence ran high as my lone hen decoy was awaiting the arrival of a real turkey. Each time I called, the Tom would answer and he was getting closer with each thundering gobble.

There was one slight problem… the wind had picked up and my decoy was spinning around and around. Unnatural in appearance, but at least it would get the gobblers attention. By now, the gobbles were within 30 yards. The Tom was approaching through a thick and wide hedgerow between two fields. When I finally saw him, at 20 yards, he was in full strut. I wondered how he made it through the brush in that fashion. My 870 was raise and poised as the gobbler made his way into the field. Then the unimaginable happened… My cell phone rang. Hardly anyone, except for my wife, calls me, so I forgot to turn off the phone. It was my wife. You know how I knew? I have one of those personalized ring tones and her tone is “Every little thing she does is magic” by The Police. I lowered my left hand and frantically tried to squelch the sound – to no avail.

Now picture this… The phone is now acting as a PA system blaring The Police, the hen decoy is spinning as if to the music. What does the gobbler do? He starts to spin in full strut! I couldn’t believe my eyes. I took advantage of his maneuvering and took aim and dropped him on the spot. He turned out to be a frisky 2-year old bird with respectable stats: 18 lbs, 1” spurs, and a 9” beard.

It took me a few minutes to register all that had just happened. When it’s all said and done, I need to credit the untimely phone call and the dancing decoy for another terrific memory at my favorite turkey spot!

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I got a nice Tom Monday and missed a bigger one Tuesday.I couldn't believe it!!!Got him in close-clear shot and he gets away.Later back home I fired a shot to check the sights/pattern again.Way left!I go to adjust and I see the rear sight was off to the side instead of set to center on the pin.It must have caught on my clothing while carrying it slung over my shoulder.Anyway sorry about the crappy pic but here's the one that didn't get away-

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u232/Bernieoo7/PIC0003-1.jpg
This guy had 1" spurs,7 1/2" beard and weighed about 20 lbs or so.

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We went out two mornings opening weeked in upstate NY. We saw a few hens each day but no toms. Did get a great nap in though.....:D

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Got a ny turkey in the am . Dont know about the weight 1 1/4 spurs and 9'' beard.
Never even called him since i took a nap and woke up with him in front of me.

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That's the way to do it Bow!!!

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Maybe your snoring sounded like clucks and purrs? You just proved to those hunters who gun "n" run, are just wearing out their shoes. All kidding aside bowtruck.....Congratulations!! [/align]

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We started off very slow opening day but things picked up Saturday and Sunday. The high winds put a damper on ouropener plans but also helped to pinpoint the birds a little better. Saturday we took two nice toms and by noon on Sunday the team had put down another 5 really nice birds. Yesterday 1 bird fell and today 2 more ate lead. We really weren't expecting the season to so good this year.

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thanks blkpowder
I have got to try sleeping while hunting more often.

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buddy shot a nice 23.5lb w/ 11" beard and 1.5" spurs the other day.. beautiful bird.

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My son's 13 - and we were lucky enough to take a Jake during the Youth hunt in April. We called in 6 jakes - and Ryan took one when it split off at the decoys.
It was 16 lbs with a 2" beard - his 1st and a GREAT hunt for father & son.




Then on the second weekend of the regular season, we hunted that WINDY Sunday - and had hens in front of us in the field from 1st light. Luckily and finally - a couple more hens came into the field with three long beards in tow around 7:30am - When they saw the decoys - we only made one set of yelps and all three rushed in. Ryan made good on a 15 yd shot - 9.5" Beard 1" spurs.......another great father & son hunt.



So now he's tagged out - and I don't know if I'll hunt more or not. Its tough to beat my son taking his 1st birds with me there.
No matter what, I'll remember this year as one of my favorites.

FH

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Here is my NY Bird from 5/8....bird had 1in spurs and 9 3/8 beard. I actually watched this group of birds since late March. The night before this particular group was out in the field and I watched as they went to roost not 150 yards from one of the blinds I had set up. Didn't get him from the blind, but this bird came in with 2 jakes and anoter long beard. A flurry of gobblin' as it was a great morning.

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Farm Hunter,
Congrats to your boy... that is what it is all about... that is a hefty jake and a great tom!!! Congrats to you both!!!!!
Great pics too.

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Tagged out last week on 2 big NY gobblers ist 25lbs 1oz, 10 3/4" beard, 1 1/4" hooks, #2 19lbs, 9 1/2" beard, 1" hooks.
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congrats looks like a fine turkey

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whats the big bayonet for, REAL close encounters?:D

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It's a mono pod, if you don'thave one I highly recommend they are $20-30 at cabelas. It adjusts from 12-36" and eliminates having to rest your gun on your knee. One of the best accessories I ever bought. It look like a bayonet on that gun because the gun is so short.

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i know buddy, i was just goofin with ya! nice birds!

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I took my son out for the youth hunt but didn't have any luck. I did not get back into the woods because I started a new job and have been busy...maybe this fall!

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A lot of great birds taken this season congratulations everyone!