talonfoe

So far I've only taken 1 bird, this year A double beared Gobbler at about 25 yds with the 12. Wasn't a "typical" hunt. Wife got off work early and ran in the house says "Get your gun theres a bird down the road in the field. Knowing my wifes errrrr lack of knowledge and when she saw the birds she hit the gas. I actually told her "Prolly a pheasant." I was wrong she was right. She only saw 1 hen, but when she stopped and I got out. I saw about 10. Grabbed gun and loaded.
Off from the flock was a nice bird, for me anyway. Then I notice as he started for the flock he was bearded. And was on the move, luckily he wasn't running just moving at a good pace. 1st shot dropped him in his tracks. A few small jakes were mixed in with the hens on the far side of the flock from me. Glad i saw the Tom before he started to move.

Over all he had 2 beards, 9 and 6 in. 1 1/4 in spurs. and was at least 20 lbs. We ate roast turkey same nite. GREAT bird.

My luck will prolly never be as good. I know when I went with our oldest we saw 1 (On public land) take flight when we were goin back to truck, unloaded. And had a few respond to calls but on the wrong side of a large pond. And a few more that would answer 1/4 mile off but never closer. And if I called closer they wouldn't. So all hunting techniques failed and a spur and pounce worked somehow.

This fall I have hopes of arrowing a bird if the chance presets itself. I have located 2 flocks already and they are staying in 1 spot each. Same spot 4 days going strong. Should the bow not cut it I will still have Oct to bag a bird with the gun. High hopes, and as it sits. alot of oppertunity I hope.

Firehawk7309

I remember my first year hunting birds. I went out alone in a blind and set up in an area with fresh sign. I heard gobbles all morning, but they seemed to be moving away from me. I continued to call every 30 minutes or so with no response. About 1000, I decided to take a little nap before heading to my evening spot. I woke about 1030 and looked out at my decoys and saw three hens (swore I only put 2 out). Anyway, the live hen moved and 30 seconds later I saw the tom she had in tow. Ended up with a 22lb 11 inch beard and 1 1/8in spurs turkey. I knew it then just like I know it now - I'll take lucky over good when I get the chance.

drvsarchry123

Every bird I shoot everytime I hunt will be so much memorable for me,I am counting not on the birds I caught but the experiences I had while hunting them.