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Old 04-20-2009, 07:41 AM
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Hey Guys,

I had a great morning, shot this bird at 6:35am EST this morning. I roosted 2 of them together the night before and took the biggest one this morning. I am very happy with this kill it is the Biggest Bird I have ever killed.

Beard: 10 1/4"
Spruz: 2"
Weight: 27lbs






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Old 04-20-2009, 07:58 AM
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Nice bird man. Bigger than any bird i've killed in NC Congrats!
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Old 04-20-2009, 10:51 AM
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Congrats on a monster thunderchicken!Huntingmust have been good this morning in NC, my cousin connectedon a nice one too.
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:03 AM
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Yep, that rain last night then the beutiful morning really helped things alot.
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:13 AM
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Hegot his in the pouring rain this morning, when he came by to show him offall is gear was super soaked..he had to rely on his diaphragm to get him in. 22lbs, 11 inch beard, with 1 inch spurs.

Congrats again, you got a pig sho' 'nuff!
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:19 AM
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Thanks!!
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:45 AM
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You been feeding those turkeys in Carolina steroids?
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:45 AM
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Nice bird, hope it's good eatin'.
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:54 AM
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LOL Superstrutter No LOL!

Thanks Abunch Guys, I am really pumped about killing this bird.
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Old 04-20-2009, 11:58 AM
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You may want to check NWTF for the record weight here in NC, just saying, that's a hefty bird.

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