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Forum: Turkey Hunting
07-01-2003, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,184
Posted By Hooks

RE: Scopes,Pro-points, and Luminated sights ?

Same as sour01.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
06-04-2003, 03:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,880
Posted By Hooks

RE: how long have you been hunting?

Small game for 51 years, deer and ducks for for 47 years and turkeys for 35 seasons which is my favorite to hunt. Mature bucks with a bow rate almost as high as the old gobblers. I love to hunt...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-16-2003, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By Hooks

RE: Do you use a scope or open sights??

I use a Pro Diamond 2X. I shot open sights for 18 years and have 3 turkey guns still fitted with open sights. The scope is an improvement over the open sights and I' ve had no problem taking a couple...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-15-2003, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By Hooks

RE: Nitro 4x5x7' s question.

There seems to be a misconception about hevi-shot verses lead. Heavy-shot does not deliver more energy then lead in a larger shot size. It does deliver more energy, about 3 times that of steel shot....
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-13-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Posted By Hooks

RE: Scratching in the leaves ?

I use a sapling about 6 feet long and trim 3 branches a little longer then a turkeys toes. The reason I make it this long is to scratch on either side of my position and sound like to different hens...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-10-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By Hooks

RE: Whats Your Favorite Turkey Call?

A Penns Woods Turpin Yelper. Been using it for 35 years but like most I use and carry many and different types of calls and have favorites in each style. But if I left one out of my bag at home and...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-09-2003, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,725
Posted By Hooks

RE: my mossberg 500 won' t pattern worth a poop!!

There are only 2 things I can think of that may be wrong. First, your gun may be over choked as in too tight, and is blowing your pattern. Or your gun is not shooting to point of aim and I suspect...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-08-2003, 07:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,885
Posted By Hooks

RE: Eye glass wearers..............

I' ve been wearing glasses 42 years and they are nothing but a pain when hunting. I fixed the problem with contac lenses.
However, I' ll try to explain the best solution I came up with while...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-08-2003, 05:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,375
Posted By Hooks

RE: Your Preferred Turkey Hunting Footwear??

I wear Rocky Outback snake boots. I agree with Tomahog, quality socks made of acrylic or wool or a combination of both will make all the difference in how comfortable your choice of boots wear.:)
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-08-2003, 05:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By Hooks

RE: how far do you drive to get to the " SPOT"

I hunt on public land and the area I hunt most is 1 1/2 hr. drive(USFS). There are 2 state WMA' s within 30 min. that I also hunt .
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-06-2003, 04:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,797
Posted By Hooks

RE: Who Roosts and Who Don' t.....

The only time I make an effort to roost a gobbler is if I' m taking people that don' t get to hunt much or are just learning the sport. I hunt only public land and hunt in many different locations....
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-01-2003, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,746
Posted By Hooks

RE: ??Do you hunt on private or public land??

Only on public land all over the USA.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-28-2003, 08:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 973
Posted By Hooks

RE: What triggers gobbling activity?

IMO, with regards to the effect of barometric on gobbling, the higher the pressure the better. I' ve been watching the barometer for over 30 years and with 30 in. of pressure and rising there is an...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By Hooks

RE: how many pellets

I shoot an 835 with the choke that came with the gun. The choke extends 3/8 in. past the barrel and has .675 stamped on it. This gun likes the Win. Supreme High Velocity 3 1/2 in. 2oz. #4' s. The...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2003, 08:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,303
Posted By Hooks

RE: Cut & Run vs. Sit & Wait

Well, I guess I lean more to the aggressive approach and move a good bit if the gobblers aren' t being very vocal. My favorite way to hunt under these conditions is to move through an area for a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-23-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,388
Posted By Hooks

RE: Mouth Calls Who has tried others?

I' ll name as many as I can remember. Here you go-- Ben Lee, Pittman, Perfection, Penns Wood, Country Boy, Quaker Boy, Butski,Primos,Lohman,Ray Eye,HS Strut,Cane Creek, Mountain Screamer,...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-17-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 665
Posted By Hooks

RE: what r the seasons in your state

:DGeorgia, March 22 - May 15 state wide.Yep, 55 days, the longest season in the nation. I' ll be about 15#' s lighter by the end.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-13-2003, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By Hooks

RE: Can you tell the ......

I think so. Most hunters get stuck in a routine: ie, repeating the same number of yelps are combination of calls. Also, the majority of callers are usually a little slow in their cadacenses. Hunters...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-13-2003, 03:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,494
Posted By Hooks

RE: Firsts Poll in Turkey Forum. Which Call?

I use all types of calls but if I had to choose just one it would be a wingbone or a Turpin Yelper. I have a Turpin Yelper made by Pennswoods that I bought in 1969 and every turkey I' ve called in...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-04-2003, 05:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,198
Posted By Hooks

RE: How many (Turkey's) have you taken?

I'm going into my 35th season and have taken many old gobblers, plus calling birds for other huntrs. My total is 173 and 38 for other hunters.

Geaux get'em !!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-04-2003, 05:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 849
Posted By Hooks

RE: How many states

I've hunted in and taken gobblers in 15 states so for. I hope to take a trip to the western states and bag a Merrian in the near future and complete my slam.

Geaux get'em !!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-01-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,180
Posted By Hooks

RE: Choke tube v.s. Shot Size?

Is your gun shooting to point of aim? From what you have posted I think this may be the problem. Get a large piece of paper, 4 ft. x 4ft. (newspapers tape to gather and make several) and put a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-25-2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 670
Posted By Hooks

RE: Your Spring Season Length

The season in Georgia opens March 22 and ends May 15. The limit is 3 for the season and you can if you want to, take all 3 in a day. Hunting hours are 1/2 hr. before sunrise to 1/2hr. after sunset.
...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-23-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,180
Posted By Hooks

RE: Choke tube v.s. Shot Size?

No, the 4's want cause any problems and may pattern well. I have a .660 choke on a 3" 870 that shoots a 1 3/4 oz. win.supreme hv #4's and averages 7 hits in the vitals at 40 yds. But it shoots a 2...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-21-2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,963
Posted By Hooks

RE: N.W.T.F member's

I've been a member since 1975. I was an officer in my local chapter( in La.) from 1977 - 1988 until I moved out of state and also was a member of the state board Of NWTF 85-86. I have lived in 3...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-19-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 888
Posted By Hooks

RE: 835 Mossberg 3 1/2 why not?

I have 2 of these guns, one I've had since 1993 and fired over 2000 times without any problems at all. This gun is used mostly for waterfowl hunting although I have taken 22 gobblers using it. I...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-15-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 957
Posted By Hooks

RE: When gobblers just won't talk......

Well, I have a different perspective on on what causes the gobbling to become almost non existent. The hunting pressure does cause this problem but not because the turkeys are call shy or scared. The...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-15-2002, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,621
Posted By Hooks

RE: Hunter Orange

I carry an orange vest and cap in my bag for both turkey and bow deer season and wear it when I move. I'm most concerned after I bag a gobbler that had been gobbling a good bit, tends to draw...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-14-2002, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,430
Posted By Hooks

RE: TURKEY LORE

People are aways asking which is the hardest gobbler to kill. And the the asnwer to this question is, the next one!!!

Geaux get'em !!
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-28-2002, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Hooks

RE: 835 mossberg choke/shell

I have 2 of these guns. One has a 28" barrel the other a 24" barrel. I have a Kicks .685 choke in the longer one and it patterns best shooting 3.5 in. 2& 1/4 oz. Federal #4. The other gun has a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-28-2002, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Hooks

RE: Late March turkey hunt

The southern states are open at that time. Alabama opens in most of the state on March 15. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia all open on March 23. Parts of South Carolina and all of Florida will be...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-27-2002, 08:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,587
Posted By Hooks

RE: what's your choice in camo patterns?

I have twice as much camo as I do regular clothes,LOL. I have Mossy Oak in Brkup, shadowbranch, shadowleaf, treestand, forestfloor and the original. I have Realtree in the original, Xgrey,...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-27-2002, 05:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By Hooks

RE: Are U passive or aggressive turkey hunter?

Aggressive is how I would describe my style of hunting. I generally make several moves on a tom if I feel like he want be able to see me. I call pretty hard with different calls to find the one he...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2002, 07:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 986
Posted By Hooks

RE: Top 5 Things

835 Ulti mag

Compass
Water
Knife
Wingbone call
Diaphagm call
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2002, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By Hooks

RE: After-market turkey chokes

I've got 2 835 and it depends on the shot size, load, shotshell 3" or 3.5". pellets(lead, nickel bismuth,etc. and what make. One gun patterns best with a Kicks choke with 685 constriction shooting...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 965
Posted By Hooks

RE: Camping out??

Yeah, I camp out all the time. Last turkey season I camped out a total of 33 days. I'm planning on doing about 3 weeks this season. Really enjoy sitting around a camp fire and cooking out. It's a lot...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-25-2002, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Hooks

RE: purring with a diaphram

If you can gargle you can purr with a diaphragm. Practice without a call to begin with. You will have to learn how to close or tighten your throat and make a high pitched growl. This is how natural...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-24-2002, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 725
Posted By Hooks

RE: up or down???

Go up. I have 5 different climbing stands and 2 hang on stands. I prefer the the API Grand Slam climbing stand. It is absolutely quite even when climbing and is extremely fast on and off the tree. It...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-24-2002, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,102
Posted By Hooks

RE: Decoys or Not?

The answer to your question is absolutely no, decoys are not neccessary. Been chasing these ole toms for 30 plus years and called in hundreds without the aid of decoys. I have hunted with other guys...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-24-2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By Hooks

RE: Tube calls and wingbone calls

I would recommend that you learn how to use both of these calls. The tube call can make every sound a turkey makes including the gobble. It's not that hard to learn to opperate and it can be used...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-24-2002, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Hooks

RE: New Turkey Hunter

The sport of turkey hunting is all about calling the bird into shotgun or bow range, i.e. 35 yds. or less,IMO. Turkeys are still in winter flocks at the present time and will in the next 2 to 4 weeks...
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