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Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
06-03-2016, 10:37 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Nice job everyone!!!! Sorry about the big...

Nice job everyone!!!!

Sorry about the big goose egg this year! If only my season wasn't cut short (pun intended) maybe I could have gotten at least one on the ground but it is what it is.

There...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-22-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Very nice bird Mookyj. I went to the DR....

Very nice bird Mookyj.

I went to the DR. Friday and he says everything is healing nicely and in about 2 weeks the stitches come out.

Who is still hunting?
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-16-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Arrowmaster.... Did you get another one? ...

Arrowmaster....

Did you get another one?

Congrats!!
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-16-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Had surgery this morning and they took out all...

Had surgery this morning and they took out all the dead tissue and shaped it as best they could and down to my middle knucle they seperated the skin from some of the tissue,they left some tissue on...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-13-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

NICE birds car and arrowmaster!!!! Having...

NICE birds car and arrowmaster!!!!

Having surgery on my tore up finger on Monday which me luck for a successful procedure and quick recovery.
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-11-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Very nice buckman very nice!!!!!!!!

Very nice buckman very nice!!!!!!!!
Forum: Specific Turkey Tips and Tactics
05-10-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,355
Posted By bigc870

I shoot 3.5" Mag blend out of my 835 with Indian...

I shoot 3.5" Mag blend out of my 835 with Indian creek choke I believe it is the black diamond strike anyways. I have patterned mine out to 65yrds and would not think twice about shooting at that...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-10-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Congrads to both of you!!!!! Sounds like you had...

Congrads to both of you!!!!! Sounds like you had one heck of a season and you are right time spend in the field with your family is priceless!!!!!!
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-07-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

I decided my finger was more important than a...

I decided my finger was more important than a turkey, the finger is messed up pretty bad and still very painful. If I was to fall and stick it out there to catch myself I am afraid I would do more...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-03-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

RPD63 I do consider myself very lucky I could...

RPD63 I do consider myself very lucky I could have pulled back 4 numbs.

When I asked the DR if I could go turkey hunting all I got was a look from him like a disapproval look but no words.

If...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
05-02-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

I hunted Thursday and friday I finally heard some...

I hunted Thursday and friday I finally heard some gobbling I had one within about 100yrds but he had hens and would not even look my way then right after I got on another bird he had hens also but...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
04-27-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Well been hunting a couple of times since my last...

Well been hunting a couple of times since my last post and I have not heard any gobbling. I have talked to alot of hunters and they all say the same thing the turkeys are not gobbling much at all but...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
04-25-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Sorry I haven't been around been hunting alot. ...

Sorry I haven't been around been hunting alot.

This is by far the worst starting week I have ever had!!! I have not heard one bird gobble!!!!!!!! Not even on roust!!! The birds are there because I...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
04-14-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Dang our team has really came through with alot...

Dang our team has really came through with alot of birds!!!!

Congrats to everyone that has scored and to those hunting have a safe and fun hunt!!!

I will be leaving out Sunday around noon for...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-14-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,091
Posted By bigc870

As long as it legal I will drop a jake in his...

As long as it legal I will drop a jake in his tracks.

Same way deer hunting I shoot the first thing that walks up most of the time.

I don't "trophy" hunt turkey or deer I hunt for the meat...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
04-04-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Nice to see we are on the scoreboard! ...

Nice to see we are on the scoreboard!

Congrats to all that have scored a bird so far and to those that haven't don't give up and keep at 'em and have a SAFE hunt!

I still have until the 18th...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-23-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,362
Posted By bigc870

I said I would never use 3.5" shells and now I am...

I said I would never use 3.5" shells and now I am eating those words.

I have a 835 with Indian creek choke and my pattern at 40 yards is just devastating with 3.5" hevi shot mag blend 5, 6 ,7's....
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
03-20-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

Sounds good to me!!!

Sounds good to me!!!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-15-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,669
Posted By bigc870

MO half hour before sunrise to 1PM In the...

MO half hour before sunrise to 1PM

In the past 2 or 3 youth seasons they have been able to hunt from one half hour before sunrise to sunset. I hope they are testing these hunting hours with the...
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
03-11-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

My season also starts on April 18th. It's going...

My season also starts on April 18th. It's going to be a long wait.......
Forum: 2016 Turkey Contest
03-09-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 15,356
Posted By bigc870

bigc870 checking in. I think I will be only...

bigc870 checking in.

I think I will be only hunting in MO this year on public ground in the Ozarks.

Wish I could change my username because a got a new 835 turkey gun this year and it is...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-03-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By bigc870

Yes anyone that turkey hunts should join in on...

Yes anyone that turkey hunts should join in on the fun and it's a good place to learn more about turkey season it doesn't matter if you are a seasoned hunter or beginner!!!!!!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-20-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,137
Posted By bigc870

I have a limbsaver butt pad on my gun also. It...

I have a limbsaver butt pad on my gun also. It really helps with recoil.

I was shooting some 3" Hevi shot #6's and it patterned pretty good and the recoil was not bad at all.

Will going to 3.5"...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-19-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,137
Posted By bigc870

Got a new Mossberg 835 turkey gun how do 3.5" pattern Indian Creek choke

Got a new Mossberg 835 Camo turkey gun and this is my first gun that will shoot 3.5" shells.

I have an Indiana Creek choke tube on it and thinking about trying either Hevi shot #5 or #6.

If you...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
09-28-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 894
Posted By bigc870

Fall Turkey hunting use a single hen decoy or no decoys at all

First year fall firearms turkey hunting for me and I am wondering if I should use a single hen decoy or not.

Where I hunt I DON'T have enough time in the woods due to distance from home to pattern...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
09-26-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By bigc870

I live so far away from where I hunt I don't have...

I live so far away from where I hunt I don't have time or $$$$ to pattern them.

I know they are in the area in the fall from deer hunting there but in the spring they don't hang around too much. ...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
09-26-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By bigc870

New to fall firearms turkey need all the help I can get!!!

I have spring hunted turkeys for the past 10-12 years and I have never hunted them in the fall.

I am going to give fall turkey hunting a go.

I few questions Is a hen decoy good to use during...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
06-07-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Phil in my whole county only 12 turkeys where...

Phil in my whole county only 12 turkeys where killed this spring and in the fall turkey hunting is closed for my county and a couple of others. That is why leave them be. We are ranked dead last in...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
05-28-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Well early this morning I was putting rock salt...

Well early this morning I was putting rock salt at a bowhunting spot and I was headed out and stumbled and made some noise in the leaves and wouldn't you know it a turkey gobbled about 80yrds away...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
05-23-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

As of now what are the ranking of the teams? ...

As of now what are the ranking of the teams?

I feel like the ugly duckling because not only did I not score this year or last year.

I did buy a new gun the other day just for turkey hunting, I...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
05-23-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

I was hunting in the Ozarks of Missouri, Winona...

I was hunting in the Ozarks of Missouri, Winona the farthest west and east to Marble hill.

I talked to alot of hunters and 95% said very little to no gobbling and they would not answer to any...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
05-22-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Sorry guys I haven't checked in much since turkey...

Sorry guys I haven't checked in much since turkey season started for me.

I hate to report I didn't score this year again!!!

I hunted harder this year than I have ever before. That was because...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
05-01-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

On my cell phone so this will be short and sweet....

On my cell phone so this will be short and sweet.

First week no gobbling at all 2nd week so far gobbling has pick up alot but they only gobble on roost a couple times then shut up. They are...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-23-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

I wish I had better news to report....... I...

I wish I had better news to report.......

I hunted for 3 days straight and did not hear not one gobble and everyone I have talked too including my friends that are hunting in the southern ozarks...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-17-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

First of all congrats to Kenny!!! My season...

First of all congrats to Kenny!!!

My season comes in Monday!!!! I can't stand the wait.

We are suppose to have Thunderstorms from late Saturday into early Monday morning, but at first light...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-10-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 657
Posted By bigc870

Why does Hevi-shot mag. blend kick so much harder that Hevi shot #6?

I am wondering why Hevi-Shot Mag Blends kick so much harder than the hevi shot #5's, 6's or 7's in hevi- shot?

They have the same powder loads.

I have shot the Mag Blends before and I went to...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-09-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

I am not worry about the other teams right now....

I am not worry about the other teams right now. Like it was said before we have only one person hunting right now.

April 20th my season opener is in sight, it doesn't seem all that long ago when I...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-08-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Phil That is a very nice pic!!!

Phil That is a very nice pic!!!
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-07-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

jepcho I also take it very seriously when I...

jepcho

I also take it very seriously when I shoot and clearly hit the Turkey , deer or other animals and one gets away poor shot placement, bad weather or something else.

Just this past archery...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-06-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

camokenny Hope you get out there hunting and a...

camokenny Hope you get out there hunting and a blast. Good luck!!!

My dad has been fishing at a lake about 30-40 milles from one of my hunting spots and he has been out there pretty early in the...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-05-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

swambuster that is good news!! My two sons...

swambuster that is good news!!

My two sons took to shooting guns fairly easy.oldest son took to shooting early my dad bought him a bee bee gun when he was 4 years old he started with him just...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
04-03-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

I agree it is a little early to put to much stock...

I agree it is a little early to put to much stock in not hearing much gobbling, but the main thing is you are see birds where you can hunt, I'll take seeing them in my area over hearing the gobbling...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
03-30-2015, 03:21 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Two of my friends from Arkansas went down to...

Two of my friends from Arkansas went down to Mississippi for a week and they only heard 2 birds. One of the guys will walk miles and miles in the woods and for him not to see but 3 hens is very...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-09-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By bigc870

I didn't buy any but they where Turkey loads. It...

I didn't buy any but they where Turkey loads. It said right on the box.

I maybe mistaken but when remington was making the shells for Hevi-13 they used the number 13 because they marketed them to...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
03-07-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

We have 5 folks that are MIA blackheel ...

We have 5 folks that are MIA

blackheel

SouthernStrut56

Talondale

mmorgan9812
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
03-05-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Well guys we got about 12" of sleet and snow...

Well guys we got about 12" of sleet and snow yesterday here in the bootheel of Missouri.

But the temps are going to be on a steady rise over the next week.

I am about tired of the snow!!!
...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
02-17-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

Folks I got a decoy question..... Over the...

Folks I got a decoy question.....

Over the years I have hunted with with one or two hens and jake or full grown tom and I have never been about to get a male turkey to come in they always hang up,...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-17-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By bigc870

I have hunted different places and every time I...

I have hunted different places and every time I put a male decoy out with or without female decoys the jakes or full grown toms will just hang up and never come in, I have tried this for many years...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-16-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By bigc870

Turkey decoy setup questions

I have hunted over different combinations of hens, jakes and full size toms and anytime I have a male decoy out there I have NEVER gotten a bird to come whether it is early or later season.

I have...
Forum: 2015 Turkey Contest
02-11-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 39,078
Posted By bigc870

We have the same opening day the 20th of April. ...

We have the same opening day the 20th of April.

I know there is no doubt that they will be gobbling way before then, just how much and how often depends on the weather.
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