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Geo, I am confused. Was the bird shot or whacked with the weed whacker? If the latter, what pound test of mono? Nice bird, regardless... Gil
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Geo, I am confused. Was the bird shot or whacked with the weed whacker? If the latter, what pound test of mono? Nice bird, regardless... Gil Heh, heh, heh you thought that was a weed-wacker didn't you?...Geo
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Called in a big longbeard yesterday afternoon. He was traveling with two jakes which came in 1st. I was sizing up the jakes with thoughts of the frying pan when I caught the gobbler out of the corner of my eye.
Problem was It was hot so I had my facemask in my pocket. When I turned to look at the big boy, I mooned him with my face.
Naturally he ran, but I did get my gun up and on him and he was running across my field of fire. I just couldn't get on him well enough to be sure of a kill.
Since I didn't shoot at him, maybe he'll dumb off again before the season ends. They came in without gobbling, but I had my hearing aids turned up to 5, and heard the gobbler clucks coming through the woods.
Oh well, today's another day!...Geo
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First two hunts, they called and called, we set up and they locked up and didn't call again. Third hunt, no calling, I set up, they started gobbling and gobbling, but wouldn't come and then wandered off. I think I am the most frustrated turkey hunter. Maybe fourth time will be the charm. Can't beat the peaceful time in the lowcountry woods, though.
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Finally got out to chase long beards. One of the best hunts ever, even though I just came back with a coyote tail. Saw the most magnificent tom ever, having a bachelor party and strutting his stuff among about ten outsized toms. About 150 yds off on the neighbor's property, so no dice. First time ever I brought a rifle along in addition to the shotgun, as yesterday I set up on our feeder, where the game cam showed pig, yote, turkey, deer, and bobcat visitors. The yote stopped broadside at under 40 yds, and I popped him with the AR. This morning I was in place on the Brazos with the moon lingering on the treeline and the eastern horizon slowly yawning and dawning. Had a small hen stroll past me at about ten yards, pausing to take a hard look at me before continuing on. Unfortunately, no toms followed. A great time nonetheless.
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In the field - and then in the field ( same bird- one of three who just couldnt wait to meet me this am.)
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Mark, nice bird and gun. Are you in Ga.? What gun? Gil
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Thanks Gil. Virginia and a Vent Rib Crown.
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Just a young jake, but better than nothing.
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Heck of a lot better TASTING than nothin'!
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