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Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-25-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

I bought one in 2004 and tried it several times...

I bought one in 2004 and tried it several times with no success at all. I did not see any purpose to continue. Did have a couple friends claim positive results. I can at least try it again next...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-25-2018, 01:42 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

My season ended with the ultimate musical chairs....

My season ended with the ultimate musical chairs. Moved 1/4 mile away to a brush line where I'd been glassing mature toms strutting consistently all week. Between 7 am - 8 am glassed back across that...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-20-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

After glassing across field Friday, I...

After glassing across field Friday, I repositioned my blind 1/2 mile, actually closer to the parking lot. The birds frequent there. Just hunted noon-sunset. Caught one strutting along a CRP edge...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-18-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

I called once at 5 pm and three toms ran like...

I called once at 5 pm and three toms ran like hell. So I quit that. I put a decoy out since it as windy it moved a lot. I’ve never seen so many Toms in one day on Wisconsin public. Total of 12 Toms....
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-18-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Just scored at 3:00 nice Tom backdoored me. Had...

Just scored at 3:00 nice Tom backdoored me. Had to twist around in ghost blind to get gun around. He hugged the edge CRP so no nice video nor photos. Very short shot! Maybe ten yards. He did not want...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-14-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

I have a good chance of upping my score 5-10 if...

I have a good chance of upping my score 5-10 if nobody else scores. Prime time is yet to come for me. Weather forecast for upcoming week in Wisconsin looks great. Will be watching for a big one.
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-11-2018, 03:04 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Nice job Strut-n-Rut, Rejects putting some space...

Nice job Strut-n-Rut, Rejects putting some space between the field. I'll be on a plane back to the states Sunday. In time for last 2 tags 5th season Wisconsin opens Wednesday. Got 2 for same...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-08-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

You guys got the heads rollin! Nice work. ...

You guys got the heads rollin! Nice work.

ManoFall, Heck ya the hunting is just as good evenings as mornings and in fact I often prefer it as long as I know the travel lanes. Had many toms...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-06-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Why anyone would risk $800 + a clean slate for a...

Why anyone would risk $800 + a clean slate for a stupid bird is beyond me. What a bumpkin.

Have no idea if they'd be back tho as every time I've tagged I left. If you got no other option it...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-02-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

kelly, Oh yes sorry mine is actually the Ghost...

kelly, Oh yes sorry mine is actually the Ghost Blind. I don't think they make the Invisiblind any more. This is exactly the ticket for heavy pressured late season toms. I was frustrated for years...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
05-02-2018, 02:02 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Southern Illinois Public Hunt Photos

Since I am out of commission for a few weeks, thought I'd post a few action photos from my first hunt. This remote IL public parcel has 12,000 acres yet had only 2 turkey harvested last year! One...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-27-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Just noticed The Rejects just took over 1st place...

Just noticed The Rejects just took over 1st place in the standings. :)
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-27-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

No don't leave at 10:30 am that is prime time for...

No don't leave at 10:30 am that is prime time for cruisers! In fact if I had to choose I'd rather hunt 8 am - 1 pm than at sunrise, if you know there are toms in the vicinity. They will cruise and...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-27-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

ManFall, Wherever I hunt it's the same. If you...

ManFall,
Wherever I hunt it's the same. If you see them early, just do whatever you can to make positive sure they see your decoys and hear your calls. If they move off, no problem. Continue to...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-25-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Man of the Fall, I think 40 yards is the number...

Man of the Fall,
I think 40 yards is the number you will hear from most folks. I have some pretty dependable spots I hunt and there I will pass on on shots over 25 but only because I don't like...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-24-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Dang, springspur, you are efficient! Good job.

Dang, springspur, you are efficient! Good job.
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-23-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Congrats to all who have scored. Team keeping up...

Congrats to all who have scored. Team keeping up so far. I got cheated out of my 2nd & 3rd IL tags due to two legal problems that had to be addressed. But no big loss, wasn't expecting much on...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-17-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Heck ya just plunk a blind on that ridgetop and...

Heck ya just plunk a blind on that ridgetop and you're in business. I bet you're tagged out by 10:30 AM when the hens head to nests.

I been snowed out a few days. Will try Thursday but still...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-16-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Congrats Kelly. You drove from OK to WY to...

Congrats Kelly. You drove from OK to WY to turkey hunt?
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-13-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Three Down

We are doing well for so early. Nice toms Kelly & bible man. :groupwave:
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-13-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

OK I got him entered on the score sheet page. ...

OK I got him entered on the score sheet page. NTWF score is 63.454. Decent size for my hunt properties. Doubt I can take a larger one. Biggest I ever took in my areas was 25#.

Scouting a park...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-11-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

My tom weighed in at 22 1/2#. I had to clean him...

My tom weighed in at 22 1/2#. I had to clean him up and go to work this afternoon but will try to post on the scoreboard tonight at hotel.

This public property I hunted has over 8,000 acres yet...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-11-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

On The Board

Rejects are on the board. Typing from the field. Had a fantastic hunt at my day two plan B. Had five Toms gobbling within 200 yards of my setup. When it got light had two jakes come in, then a half...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-10-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

No birds at my plan A spot, despite a 3/4 mile...

No birds at my plan A spot, despite a 3/4 mile view. And what's worse not a track seen. This spot is vulnerable to high water. Will try plan B tomorrow. That spot produced last year.
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
04-04-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Weather looking great for my first hunt. I need...

Weather looking great for my first hunt. I need Mississippi River level down to access my area and it is dropping now. Supposed to be sunny the next 5 days prior to the opener Monday. I will drive...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-21-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Picked up another Wisconsin Zone 2 tag yesterday...

Picked up another Wisconsin Zone 2 tag yesterday in the leftover sale so I’m fully stocked now. 3 IL tags & 2 WI. Should be able to fill 3. The other 2 are new spots I’ve deer hunted and seen...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-16-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

BD, Looks mighty comfortable & effective. Never...

BD, Looks mighty comfortable & effective. Never tried a scope but I like the short profile of yours. I'm pretty old school. Same Remington 1100 for 20 years. May try my bow again this year.
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-13-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Just picked up an extra leftover Illinois 1st...

Just picked up an extra leftover Illinois 1st season Pike County tag I may be able to use on a public parcel I know. Want to get back there and check out regrowth following the bordering private...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-07-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

I've made so many trips to China I now feel at...

I've made so many trips to China I now feel at home in her city MianYang, Sichuan. Some folks seriously think Fang is a mail order bride, but in fact I'm more like a mail order husband. :happy0157:...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-06-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Drew my 2nd Illinois tag today. Same public...

Drew my 2nd Illinois tag today. Same public property I scored last year 30 minutes into my first hunt last year. 6 Jakes then two mature toms. Also a 25#er the year before. Will see if there's...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
03-03-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Been checking the Illinois turkey inquiry link...

Been checking the Illinois turkey inquiry link daily hoping to find out where my 2nd hunt will be. Always a crap shoot with 10 choices. Can be anywhere from WI border to MO border. Got picks all...
Forum: 2018 Turkey Contest
02-11-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 17,189
Posted By Zim

Same teams. That makes it simpler. I'm in...

Same teams. That makes it simpler. I'm in again. Already got two public land permits, one in WI, & one IL. Applied for one more in IL, plus some WI leftovers. Got a trip to China to visit wife...
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