well... last day of KY season and I got one. We hunted the bird all day yesterday and had him twice within a hunderd yards struttin and gobblin. We just couldnt pull him away from his hens. We put him to roost yesterday afternoon and set up on him this morning. At our first setup we had him coming in on a string and then some hens busted us, so he followed the hens up in the woods. We knew he was walking a ridge so we decided to try and cut him off. We got set up and started calling, 5 minutes later he was sprinting in to pretty boy. Awesome hunt and a great way to end the season. Ill post pictures later because Tembry15 still has them on his camera.
9 inch beard
7/8" spurs
17lbs
17.375 + 8.75 + 8.75 + 19 = 53.875

Hery atta boy Higgins!!!

Score hase been sent and has added to the total!

Our new total is





402.687

But we are lagging behind - hey guys check in! And do check to see if I have entered your bird!

JW

Leaving for WI at about 10:00 A.M. today so i can get there and roost some birds for tomarrow. I hope my luck will change, and end up with a bird.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2122939-- link to full story

Congrats to ALL who took birds, and Good Luck to all who are still on the HUNT!

Sorry guys, birds would not cooperate for me. Had some toms close in the mornings when on the roost but either went the wrong way or they came my way but they were below the ridge where i could not see them and the hens would fly down to them and leave. Other than that i had hens in range everyday and i had 2 jakes come threw at 150 yrds and 2 toms at one time go threw at 175 yds. Nothing gobbled after 5:30 A.M. I have a new plan for next year, we will see if it works.

Took a 21# Tom with the bow Sunday morning. 3/4" spurs and a 7 1/4" beard. The fog was a killer for me as my season ran from the 9th to the 13th.Couldn't see 10 feet in front of me for 2 of the days. Pulled the bow back when the bird was at about 10 yards. He got nervous and ran to about 23yards and stopped looking away. Put a good shot and he walk about 5 more yards and that was it.

Scored 50.125

I am headed out wed. for my 2nd season.

Will update later
pines

My season ended the end of April. I had a blast this year being on the '' Beard Busters'' Team. I killed the biggest bird of my life and was glad to contribute to a good group like you guys. JW I would like to take you up on your offer of the wing bone call. i saved the wings. Just let me know what I need to contribute. Pines, I hope your Mom's recovery is going along well. All you "Beard Busters'' enjoy your time in the woods & have a successful season.

thanks springspur, congrats on the succesful season. Good luck to you as well.
-KP (Kyle)