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Post by wtlhaven on May 2, 2008 8:57:12 GMT -5
I've been chasing birds all over the place since season opener and have been so close so many times, but there was something that always went wrong. It finally all came together yesterday for me though. Took my biggest bird at 10:00 A.M.. He weighed in at 27 lbs., had a 10 1/4" beard, and 21 mm spurs. I couldn't be happier!!!!  |
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Post by oggie on May 2, 2008 9:02:42 GMT -5
Congrats! That is a nice bird. Looks like a couple future turkey hunters in the picture to.
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Post by huxbux on May 2, 2008 9:08:38 GMT -5
It usually does. That's a huge bird and a fine trophy in front of you, but the real trophys are at your side. Congrats on all your good fortune.
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Post by dbd870 on May 2, 2008 9:47:33 GMT -5
A very nice bird for sure.
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Post by Woody Williams on May 2, 2008 10:00:25 GMT -5
EXCELLENT!!
You really earned that bird.
Those are the ones we most remember..
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Post by turkeyscout on May 2, 2008 10:20:42 GMT -5
hey wtlhaven, that sure is a great gobbler to be proud of, it was nice to get the little youngsters in the photo too..way to go...the harder we hunt, the more we appreciate the success...and memories......TAKE A YOUNGSTER OR TWO ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE....turkey scout
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Post by birddog on May 2, 2008 10:33:31 GMT -5
Nice bird......
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Post by larryhagmansliver on May 2, 2008 10:54:50 GMT -5
Great bird! Great story!
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Post by Sleazy E on May 2, 2008 15:59:19 GMT -5
WOW now that is a bird..... Congrats and good job sticking to it you seem to have been properly rewarded.
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Post by stevein on May 2, 2008 21:21:23 GMT -5
Nice one. If they get much bigger you will need a cart. Fine looking kids.
Steve
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Post by wtlhaven on May 2, 2008 21:24:54 GMT -5
Thanks for all the kind words guys!!!!
Now that I've taken this bird, my oldest boy has gotten the itch to go back out again. We hit the youth hunt, only to come up with a miss. We went a couple times during the regular season but no luck. He seemed to get down about going until now. He took that 25 pounder last year and it was bigger than any bird I had ever taken, so now he's wanting to try to get his spot back with the biggest bird. I'm not going to tell him that it might be pretty hard to do though. While he's pumped about going, I'll just let him think he has the chance since I enjoy taking him so much.... Oh, Hunter who is 2 1/2 would rather watch a deer or turkey show than any cartoons. Tanner which is 1 1/2, well he's ate up with it too already. When we hit the sporting goods in Wal-Mart or go to Bass Pro shop, they'll both let you know if they see a deer or turkey, along with everyone else in around within hearing range of their excited yelling.... LOL
Thanks again!!!!
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