How much do you think this turkey weighs?
03-08-2007, 08:15 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
Hes a 2 year old bird, Id say around 20lbs. Hes nice though. Id shoot him. Its hard to say about the one behind him in the last pic. He looks to have bigger spurs, so Id say the one behind him is at least a 3 year old. He will probably weigh more.
03-09-2007, 04:20 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
If the weight is importantyou might want to start putting more bait out
As far as you killing the bird I don't think that will be a prob for ya
I'd would wish you luck but I dont think you'll need any...
I guees the best advise I can give ya is to keep your batterys fresh
As far as you killing the bird I don't think that will be a prob for ya
I'd would wish you luck but I dont think you'll need any...
I guees the best advise I can give ya is to keep your batterys fresh
03-10-2007, 01:38 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
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Hes a 2 year old bird, Id say around 20lbs. Hes nice though. Id shoot him. Its hard to say about the one behind him in the last pic. He looks to have bigger spurs, so Id say the one behind him is at least a 3 year old. He will probably weigh more.
Hes a 2 year old bird, Id say around 20lbs. Hes nice though. Id shoot him. Its hard to say about the one behind him in the last pic. He looks to have bigger spurs, so Id say the one behind him is at least a 3 year old. He will probably weigh more.
03-10-2007, 02:43 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
Any Gobbler you take is a awesome. I myself like taking an older turkey. I like the long spurs. Especially if he's a limb hanger. Lots of turkey hunters like taking an older bird. But no there is no certain age. Some will take a jake others pass on them and take a mature tom. Lots of times it depends on how early in the season it is and how late in the season its getting to be. I say if Im presented a shot Im taking it. If its late in the season I will bust a jake. Its really personal preference...
03-10-2007, 05:33 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
Any Gobbler you take is a awesome.
03-10-2007, 07:23 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
Well I see it different even though I have 7 public land gobblers. To me any gobbler is awesome even a jake. Ive killed 24 birds since 1985 and everyone has been awesome. I wouldnt trade anything for anyone of those birds. I dont disagree that public land gobblers are definetly harder. It comes down to putting your time and hard work in.As a matter of fact I still hunt public ground from time to time. But to say that its not a turkey hunt when you havent had multiple kills is hogwash. Just my opinion...
03-10-2007, 08:09 PM
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RE: How much do you think this turkey ways?
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I dont disagree that public land gobblers are definetly harder. It comes down to putting your time and hard work in.As a matter of fact I still hunt public ground from time to time. But to say that its not a turkey hunt when you havent had multiple kills is hogwash. Just my opinion...
I dont disagree that public land gobblers are definetly harder. It comes down to putting your time and hard work in.As a matter of fact I still hunt public ground from time to time. But to say that its not a turkey hunt when you havent had multiple kills is hogwash. Just my opinion...