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I burned yesterday so I couldn't roost my bird...
I got there, I was #5 Drove down to my parking area,I see another truck coming my way, my heart dropped, then he pulled in, we talked and he said he would go elsewhere, I was alone woohoooooo, let the hunt begin...
I hunted the powerline until 7:30...if they weren't there by then , they weren't coming...I heard no gobbling , at least nothing I was 100%sure of.I snuck into my honeyhole, while on the way in , I heard a squirrel barking",Thinking that he was barking at my gobbler, I said"come to mommy bigboy", just kidding around.I knew I had to be where I call the mouth, it's a small funnel, so
I got set up and I did 2 series of soft yelps and then a minute later I did 2 more but a lil louder this time...I saw green and black walking...Oh no, there he was but he was sticking to the outside edge of where I needed him to be, so I did a couple of purrs...I tried 2 times to get a shot while he was skirting me, but couldn't egt a good/clean shot, then he disapeared, then I saw him,he was heading right to me, so I had to scoot over to get a shot, He got within 30 yards and I took it....he dropped, I run over there, stepped on his neck, though there was no need, but I was making sure after he got by me twice previous, lol.....
I had my safety off twice prior to today, I just asked God not to let there be a third time without a shot.Thank God he finally gave me that bird.....He's the same bird I almost shot on accident when I shot my first bird , then to have my sights on him again and not shoot because i wouldn't take a crappy shot, I'm sure glad to have sealed the deal today.
His stats are 14.2 lbs.
1 1/16 and 1 1/8 in spurs
9 1/4 inch beard
I was pretty sure that he was the less dominant bird when I got my first one but I still had that , what if thing going on,bugging me lol.....but he had a 1/2'' shorter beard than the other one...both were 2 year birds.
I'm leaving fo Virginia in the a.m., 4:00.Hunting up there was a few days.

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Way to go Ma!;)Said it before I'll say it again, a turkey killin machine.

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those are some spurs. way to go.

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Nice ma..

.."It's a beaut Clark"

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Congrats!

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Congrats Huntnma..:)
I got one last Friday..pic was blurry though on a cell phone..I'm learning alot from you by just reading your hunting stories..mine was just young one..
Your having a great year!!!;)

My story is on the religous site. The Thread is entitled
The Word is Like A Compass

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congrats

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Congrats Chuck7....
Thanks y'all for the replys, I would of replied sooner but I was hunting Viriginia, no bird, just a good time...Those mountains will kill ya,lol.

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Congrats Casey!!! Great story, glad you got him!

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Congrats.

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VERY nice bird, Ma! Glad your season went well! I'd love to hunt an Osceola someday! Count yourself lucky that you live amongst 'em!:D

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Congrats on a fine bird...

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Oh believe me, I know how blessed I am and I thank God each and every day ;)
Thaks again y'all :D

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Nicely done!

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Congrats! good luck in Virginia

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Dang 2 year old birds with 1 1/8" spurs! I bet the 3 and 4 year olds have some hooks! Congrats.

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Nice bird. Congrats.

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They do, lol......I'd say this guy was an early hatch......he may of been 3, but I don't think so....

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Thar she is - the Beauty with a beauty!

Nice story MA! Congratulations kiddo!

JW

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That's an awesome bird and even more awesome that you give credit to the Lord for the accomplishment! *Hat in hand* Ifeel the same way.

Each day He gives us is special and anyday spent in Hiswoods areblessings to me.

He's allowed me to be in the "right place at the right time" with just the right calling technique so manytimes over the years too! Simply awesome.