My first Bird (Jake)

daworz
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My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 14:13:52 GMT -5

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Post by daworz on Apr 28, 2011 14:13:52 GMT -5

Getting into this Turkey Hunting Real late in Life, last year I hunted a Total of 3 times, And just had to much going on to get at it 100%. This I could not wait for opening Day, Other than the Rain it was Great day, I packed up about 4am and Headed to my Woods which is a Hour drive, Rain all the way up. I took my Ground Blind setup my Decoys and climbed back into my Home for the next several Hours? I had Deer move through right at first light, and the 2 hens walking messed around my decoys a few minutes and they were Gone. By this time I thought well ts over, I really dint make that many calls couple from a Slate Call (Fire and Ice) And that was it, about 8 am I see movement off to my right and I can see its a Turkey By him Self, I made a few mouth calls but it was like he was trying to Skirt me, I lost sight of him and made a few more mouth calls and then he make a Straight line for the decoys 2 hens and a Jake, He walked around them for a few and I just watched, I have a Bathroom and Kitchen to redo, so I aimed and shot and he dropped right there. My season Is Over, I called the wife and she said good now you can Start my Bathroom? Got to love women....He was not the biggest Bird weight 16 lbs with 3 beards I am going to try and get some Picture up when My wife gets Home of the Bird and His 3 beards all about 1 inch. Its kinda nice to be tagged out but I am going to miss heading to the woods and watch the woods come alive, I was thing About heading down to Ky on are Farm but the wife said Bathroom 1st. so I guess its Next year, Be safe everybody, and Thanks for all the help with some of my dumb question Andy Kaiser sure help alot as did Eric from Fire-n-Ice Calls, and Ron Taylor. Thanks alot. Hurry up Deer season, I guess I could go out and get some Mushrooms, the woods I hunt is like a Small swamp.

Pictures will be coming soon....
Dave

Last Edit: Apr 28, 2011 18:25:35 GMT -5 by daworz

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Decatur Major Contributor High Fence is NOT "Hunting", it's killing. There's a difference! Posts: 17,346	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 17:28:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Decatur on Apr 28, 2011 17:28:58 GMT -5 Cool!
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bowhunterjohn Major Contributor "Uncle Bucky" Posts: 1,185	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 17:35:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 28, 2011 17:35:55 GMT -5 Congrats, and can't wait to see the pics, I shot a jake a few years ago, it had two beards, one 2" and another 3/4"
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racktracker Major Contributor USMC - In Memory of Dad Posts: 1,756	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 18:14:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by racktracker on Apr 28, 2011 18:14:56 GMT -5 Congratulations on getting your turkey. Looking forward to the pics.

Woody Williams Administrator Posts: 57,981	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 18:24:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Woody Williams on Apr 28, 2011 18:24:32 GMT -5 Meat in the pan! Congratulations!!
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daworz Major Contributor Posts: 1,637	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 18:30:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daworz on Apr 28, 2011 18:30:33 GMT -5 Here are the pictures of My Jake and the 3 beards.
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Woody Williams Administrator Posts: 57,981	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 18:55:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Woody Williams on Apr 28, 2011 18:55:49 GMT -5 That is a first for me. I've never seen a jake with that many beards.. Congratulations.
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firelt72 Major Contributor Posts: 637	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 19:00:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firelt72 on Apr 28, 2011 19:00:53 GMT -5 Who is the guy behind the turkey??? wow Dave great bird and like I told you it is a Trophy bird. I am a firm believer that any turkey is a trophy. These are not easy animals to kill. You did great buddy!
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HighCotton Major Contributor Posts: 5,788	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 28, 2011 20:07:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HighCotton on Apr 28, 2011 20:07:20 GMT -5 Great bird Dave! Congratulations. I'm with Woody - never seen a jake like that!
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whitetail1 Major Contributor Posts: 997	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 29, 2011 6:28:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whitetail1 on Apr 29, 2011 6:28:12 GMT -5 Congrats Dave! Awesome job!

Sasquatch Major Contributor Posts: 9,038	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 30, 2011 15:46:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sasquatch on Apr 30, 2011 15:46:47 GMT -5 A unique trophy!

daworz Major Contributor Posts: 1,637	My first Bird (Jake) Apr 30, 2011 16:57:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daworz on Apr 30, 2011 16:57:57 GMT -5 Thanks I learned it all on here and a few reads, I am wishing Indiana you could harvest more thatn 1 bird maybe some day... Thanks for all the positive remarks.
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hornharvester Guest	My first Bird (Jake) May 2, 2011 7:57:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hornharvester on May 2, 2011 7:57:11 GMT -5 Congrats on your first bird! h.h.

tickman1961 Major Contributor Posts: 2,263	My first Bird (Jake) May 3, 2011 7:22:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tickman1961 on May 3, 2011 7:22:36 GMT -5 Well done, a fine looking bird, love the beards...
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HillBillyJeff Major Contributor Waiting on August 15th Posts: 814	My first Bird (Jake) May 3, 2011 7:42:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HillBillyJeff on May 3, 2011 7:42:48 GMT -5 congrats!!!
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Post by Decatur on Apr 28, 2011 17:28:58 GMT -5

Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 28, 2011 17:35:55 GMT -5

Post by racktracker on Apr 28, 2011 18:14:56 GMT -5

Post by Woody Williams on Apr 28, 2011 18:24:32 GMT -5

Post by daworz on Apr 28, 2011 18:30:33 GMT -5

Post by Woody Williams on Apr 28, 2011 18:55:49 GMT -5

Post by firelt72 on Apr 28, 2011 19:00:53 GMT -5

Post by HighCotton on Apr 28, 2011 20:07:20 GMT -5

Post by whitetail1 on Apr 29, 2011 6:28:12 GMT -5

Post by Sasquatch on Apr 30, 2011 15:46:47 GMT -5

Post by daworz on Apr 30, 2011 16:57:57 GMT -5

Post by hornharvester on May 2, 2011 7:57:11 GMT -5

Post by tickman1961 on May 3, 2011 7:22:36 GMT -5

Post by HillBillyJeff on May 3, 2011 7:42:48 GMT -5