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Post by willyjaybob on Oct 10, 2013 19:17:34 GMT -5
Hey all. Just joined up...live in Indianapolis, 39 years old. Went on my first hunt at Big Oaks with my neighbor, who is a hunting vet, this spring (2013) for turkey and was immediately hooked. About to go out again next week for fall turkey (Yellowood,I think is where I will go-any thoughts on that?!) and in November for deer, hopefully on private land, but if not, maybe HNF. I only hunt with shotgun at this point, but hopefully by this time next year, I will have a bow (if the wife will let me, of course).
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to learning the ropes. Happy hunting.
J.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Oct 10, 2013 19:50:52 GMT -5
Hello willyjaybob ...gotta love that name. Welcome to HI.
I also started in spring 2013 with turkey and was hooked. I will not fall turkey hunt, but already excited for the spring. I've been shooting squirrels, but looking for deer this week. I use a crossbow and like it a lot, but it wasn't an expensive. I'd like to know what it's like to shoot a nice one.
I can't imagine you needing any advice since you're smart enough to get your wife's approval on a bow. Hey, I can afford the new bow; I just can't afford the divorce!
It's really nice to see new hunters excited about the sport. It's even nicer to see the old farts excited.
I live on the south side of Indy in Greenwood. If you ever want to meet for a cup of coffee let me know.
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Post by Decatur on Oct 10, 2013 20:19:57 GMT -5
Welcome!!
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Post by willyjaybob on Oct 10, 2013 20:58:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, fellas. Jon, I have shot my neighbor's 1k+ crossbow and man, is it sweet! So, just so I understand, did you call me an 'old fart?'! haha. Not yet, man!
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Oct 10, 2013 21:06:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, fellas. Jon, I have shot my neighbor's 1k+ crossbow and man, is it sweet! So, just so I understand, did you call me an 'old fart?'! haha. Not yet, man! LOL, nope. I'm the old one, but new hunter. I'm 53 now, but feel like a kid with a new toy. I'm really interested in that crossbow. If I were serious about getting one, I'd go test-fire some. It's funny that I'd even be interested in a good one. It's just the fact that they exist. My shoots good; what more should I want??? Really, the only thing that I don't like about mine is the heavy trigger, but they may all be this way. Are you wanting a bow or crossbow? I'd love to hear about that turkey hunting trip. |
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Post by goosepondmonster on Oct 10, 2013 23:56:33 GMT -5
Welcome.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Oct 12, 2013 3:50:37 GMT -5
Welcome and post often!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 14, 2013 11:49:17 GMT -5
Welcome wjb. Glad to have you on board!
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