HuntingNet.com Forums - Search Results
HuntingNet.com Forums

Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: GATurkHunter
Showing results 1 to 50 of 84
Search took 0.08 seconds.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
05-19-2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: why??

Wish I had your problems!:D You are hearing birds, seeing birds, having them respond.
Ive only been turkey hunting a few years and have only taken 2 birds. One at 12 and one at 1:15 in the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-26-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,323
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Decoy or NO Decoy

I too have had mixed results. I've had a tom come to the decoy without me even getting the call out of my vest to hens being very social with the decoys to the lead hen doing a complete about face...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-11-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: GOT MY FIRST GOBLER!!!!!!

Great job and congrats. I think its wonderful you and your dad got your first bird together.
Many years from now this will be one fo your best memories.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-31-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,290
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Who gets too.....?

only being able to hunt half a day would bring tears to my eyes. sunup to sundown March 26 - May 15 in Georgia
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-18-2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,726
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: What's a good decoy to get that looks real and easy to set up?

I use Carry Lite decoys because the coloration is the closest to the hens I see. More black than brown.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-12-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Prairie Call Arrived!

Those are great looking calls. I just got a Mesquite slate from Steve Harrison to go with the Osage Orange I already had and I love it. After seeing these Prarie Calls I suddenly realized I just have...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-11-2005, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,681
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Who uses the two way webbed strut seat?

Definitley made a difference for me. Helps alot. Also you sit a little higher and can see better.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-22-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: to cover or not to cover, that is the question

Have seen them on tv using a double blind in a wide open field and the turkeys just ignored it. Didnt bother them a bit. I guess its all about movement more than anything.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-17-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Best time for calling in Toms

Where I hunt the gobblers are so henned up that it seems almost impossible to work one off the roost. They respond to my calls but by the time they hit the ground there is half a dozen real hens...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-16-2005, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: need custom slate call suggestions...

Another vote for Harrison Game Calls. I too have the Osage Orange and took my first bird using it. Talked to Mr. Harrison last night and ordered a Mesquite slate over glass.
I go to alot of NWTF...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-09-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 993
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Why so many calls?

We all just love buying calls. I know I do! After a few years of lugging around every call known to man I have slimmed it down to 1 slate, 1 glass, 1 paddle boat and 1 owl hooter.
I do however...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-02-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,081
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Are Cody call over-rated??

I own a bunch of slate calls both off the shelf and custom and I must admit alot of times I end up using the Cody. Bought mine several years ago though. If I'm not mistaken Cody is now making all the...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-31-2005, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Box calls On Ebay

I just got one from Jack Scott at a show. Beautiful call and sounds fantastic.
http://www.customcalls.com/callmakers/turkey/scott/scott.htm
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-21-2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Decoys

I've had results ranging from the lead hen seeing the decoy and doing an about face leaving with the gobbler in tow to last year I put my decoy out and sat down to let things get quiet. Gobbler came...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-21-2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: looking for a long box

I really enjoy using one also. For off the shelf calls I really like the Ol Mama Hen by HS Strut.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-03-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: turkey calls

hello jloutbac, I'm not too far from you.
A couple of the call manufacturers (HS STrut is one) make a kit with a slate or glass call and a video on how to use it. I would suggest that to start....
Forum: Black Powder
01-02-2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,995
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Drams / Grains

Thanks for all the info guys. I suggested to my Dad he wears his glasses a little more often! I knew it didnt sound right but I really wasnt sure. Went shooting and had a great (and safe) time. The...
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,995
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Drams / Grains

Thanks a lot for the info. we will do some shooting today.
Forum: Black Powder
01-01-2005, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,995
Posted By GATurkHunter

Drams / Grains

My father has a EuroArms (repro) 58 cal 3 band enfield. He has FFg black powder and .570 round ball bullets. On the barrel is printed use 34 drams of powder. How does that equate to grains? Thanks...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-17-2004, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,200
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: chufa

Big Al I see you are just down the road from me - if your soil is the typical red clay you might have the same problem we did. The clay gets so hard that the turkeys cant dig up the nuts. You could...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-09-2004, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Thunder Dome Slate...?

When I first got bit by the turkey hunting bug I had a blast buying a new cqll every payday. To me the Thunder Dome slate sounded the closest to the real hens I was hearing. But I still enjoy using...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-09-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Which Decoys?

I use Carry Lites because the color of them matches the hens better in my area than the others. I've had different results with decoys. Several times the lead hen saw the decoy and turned right...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-09-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,483
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Quiet gobblers

I have the same scenario about not much gobbling when I know they are there. On the land I hunt there is a very high hen to gobbler ratio and from watching I'm thinking there isnt much of a reason...
Forum: Guns
12-02-2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,301
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: looking at getting a rifle

I agree. Sounds like 30.06 would do everything you want and more. I shoot a Ruger M77 bolt and love it.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
11-19-2004, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Hunting turkeys in Ga, gun ??

hello TAC, rifles are not legal in Ga to hunt turkeys.
maybe look at a 20 gauge with a turkey choke and let the birds get in close (30 yards max?). If the hubbys 30-30 is too much gun I'm guesing a...
Forum: Saltwater Fishing
11-03-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Chandeleur Islands

not nearly as exotic as you are hoping! they are barrier islands off the coast of Lousianna/Mississippi. great inshore fishing for trout and reds. we board a "mothership" in Biloxi and then anchor...
Forum: Saltwater Fishing
09-30-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By GATurkHunter

Chandeleur Islands

Will be fishing the North end of the Chandeleurs in 2 weeks. Anybody have an update on the area since the storms?
Forum: Guns
09-02-2004, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,031
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: 6.5 x 55 Swede.... I'm weakening

I shoot a Ruger M77 in 6.5 x 55 and several swedish mausers. Excellent round I think.
Forum: Guns
08-03-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,131
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Someone plz help out the new guy !!!

you are a big boy so if a .270 bothers you my guess is you have never been taught how to mount and hold the rifle properly.
.243, 25-06 all great choices. Like Kona said 6.5 x 55 is great too....
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
06-21-2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Opinions on a New Pistol

Another option is to look at a quality revolver such as the Ruger GP100 in .357.
Some advantages - if truly for self defense no slides to rack, no short racks, much less prone to jam. 357 is a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
03-16-2004, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By GATurkHunter

Bushnell Tropy red dot

Anybody have any experience with Bushnell Trophy 1 X 30 red dot?
I shoot a Remington 870 Express Turkey model 24" barrell with 3" Win #5s. Pretty feisty recoil so I'm wondering about the quality of...
Forum: Guns
02-09-2004, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,236
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: New 6.5X55 rifles

I have been shooting a Ruger M77 in 6.5x55 for about 5 years. Excellent deer round. Also own several Swedish Mausers.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-16-2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,684
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Ted Nugent/chainsaw accident

Its funny to watch Ted now and think back when I saw him in 78 and 79 in concert. Although my memories of the concert are a bit hazy [8D]
Forum: Guns
01-16-2004, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,653
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Which tactical rifle should I buy?

Hathcock used a Win Mod 70 Target rifle in 30.06 during his first tour in Nam.
Then used a Rem 700 in 7.62 NATO (.308) when that was issued.
His opinion of combat sniping was that his target was...
Forum: Guns
01-16-2004, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,579
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Baikal 6.5x55???

I dont have any experience with that rifle but I have been shooting 6.5 x 55 for years. Started out with Swedish Mausers and now have a Ruger M77 in 6.5 x 55.
I dont find much of a selection at gun...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-16-2004, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,904
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: What's the best Production Box Call?

I like the HS Strut Ol' Mama Hen.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-12-2004, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,896
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Blodgett, Cody, or Woodhaven?

I looked but couldnt try the WoodHaven this weekend in Bass Pro. It was slate with a cherry pot. Really pretty call but $70. Couldnt convince myself to spend that much on a off the shelf call. I...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-09-2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,443
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Ruger, Winchester, or Remington bolt action?

I love my Ruger and yes it had a very heavy trigger pull when I bought it but I knew that before I bought it. Havent had a single problem with it so far in 4 years. Mine is in 6.5 x 55.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-08-2004, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Decoys and box calls?

I use Carry Lite decoys because their color is closest to the hens I see. Most of the other kinds of decoys are too brownish.
The box call I use most is HS Strut Ol Mama Hen
Forum: Guns
01-06-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: 9mm Ruger?

If you are not very experienced and want a handgun for self defense as well as target shooting I would suggest a double action revolver in .38 or .357
With a revolver you dont have to remember to...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,082
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Vertical stringing ?

From my experience I'd have to agree with Nomercy. I've found some rifles to string vertically as the barrell gets hotter. Let it cool and your back to the origanal shot placement. Could be something...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-02-2004, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,194
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Bucklick Creek vests

I was at Bass Pro today here in Georgia and they had the Bucklick Creek and their own version in stock.
I too prefer the Mossy Oak Elite. Our season doesnt end until mid May and by then its over 80...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
01-02-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: SCOPE QUESTION FOR SHOTGUN!!!

How about the Nikon red dot? Anybody think those are any better or still recommend a scope? I would really like a red dot but will go with what is best.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-02-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,403
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: What parts do you eat???

we have one guy in our club who is from Romania I believe. He's been in the states about 2 years. When he cleans his deer he lays it out on a tarp and removes and lays out all the organs nice and...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
12-23-2003, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: I Need Help With A Rifle

This may sound crazy but if $150 - $200 is really all you wil be able to spend dont rule out some of the surplus military rifles. For example a 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser. Excellent round and high...
Forum: Guns
12-23-2003, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,190
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: 303 British

No question the guy in town doesnt have a clue as a 270 is a great deer round.
But like Plainsman I have a 1944 No.4 Mk1 and love it. It drops deer every year without a problem. I will say its not...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
12-19-2003, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: Ultra Light Arrows for Turkey ?????

Hey Ryan, I'm definitely no expert. I'll be bowhunting for turkeys for the first time this season but from what I'm reading arrow speed is the least important thing. In fact many guys reduce the...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-18-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 10,734
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: using a crossbow?

I watched the news last night and didnt see anybody bashing hunters. I read the paper this morning and didnt read anybody bashing hunters. I listened to the radio on the way to work and didnt hear...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-11-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,561
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: who still uses a 3-wheeler to haul deer

I have a Honda Big Red 3 wheeler and have hauled lots of deer with it. I will say with a deer on the back its just enough weight to make the front end a little light and steering a little tricky....
Forum: Bowhunting
12-10-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 10,734
Posted By GATurkHunter

RE: using a crossbow?

My 2 pennies worth - for every guy that buys a x-bow, a hunting liscence is sold, arrows, equipment, supplies etc etc. We better become a little more tolerant of alternative methods of hunting...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 84
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.