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Post by oldhoyt on May 18, 2015 11:28:05 GMT -5
I managed to get a bird in Michigan for the second year in a row this past weekend. I got set up on the edge of a field at 5:30 AM. I like to get there early to be able to set up the blind and put decoys out while its still dark. At 6:15 I hadn't heard anything yet, so I made a call. A gobble came from about 100 yds to my right. He was still roosted, so I called once more then planned to wait until he flew down. He gobbled regulary for a while, then flew down. I could tell he was further away the next time he gobbled, but I've seen them make a loop in this little woods, so I just stayed put. Just before 8AM I called and got a response from about 100 yds to my left. After a minute I called again and could tell he was moving toward me. Finally he stepped out into the field and headed toward my decoys. Decided to shoot at just over 40 yds, and the old Mossberg 500 did the job with 3" Winchester XX #6. He weighed 21 lbs, had a beard just over 10" and spurs over an inch.
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Post by dbd870 on May 18, 2015 11:30:33 GMT -5
Long beard - way to go.
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Post by jimstc on May 18, 2015 13:43:39 GMT -5
Real nice bird! Patience and knowledge paid off. Congrats
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Post by ridgerunner on May 18, 2015 15:41:25 GMT -5
Nice bird Congrats!
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Post by schall53 on May 25, 2015 9:05:04 GMT -5
Congratulations, I really enjoy hunting Michigan. What "general" area do you hunt up there?
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Post by oldhoyt on May 26, 2015 6:41:42 GMT -5
I hunt a few spots in Cass County.
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Post by schall53 on May 26, 2015 8:10:01 GMT -5
Okay, you aren't too far from where we hunt over by Jones.
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Post by oldhoyt on May 27, 2015 6:27:00 GMT -5
Nope, not too far at all. I occasionally hunt deer at a spot off Calvin Ctr. Road over that way.
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