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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 1, 2015 10:56:19 GMT -5
I'm in a bit of despair. I missed my spot on opening day, and then worked the retreat. I heard turkeys calling Thursday evening while working, and it was almost more than I could bear. I wanted to run to them as if they were calling for my embrace, e.g. I wanted to shoot one in the head.
Physically, I failed to complete to retreat. I ended up in the hospital for a few days, but home now. I'll be resting today and all weekend.
Does the season run through next week? Are they all hened-up? Is anyone still seeing them? Have I missed my chance for another year? Is all hope lost? Will I forever be know as "No-beard Jon Snow???"
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 12:28:13 GMT -5
The last few days of the season can be good, many hens may begin nesting which means the boys will be wandering around looking for love.
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Post by jimstc on May 1, 2015 12:33:02 GMT -5
May 10th and then the party is over.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on May 1, 2015 13:29:44 GMT -5
You still have time! But your health is more important. Best wishes!
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Post by ridgerunner on May 1, 2015 14:34:54 GMT -5
The best days of turkey hunting are coming..hens are starting to nest, I called 3 longbeards in today by themselves , first time I've worked a bird without hens all season..last year birds were on fire the last day of season..the best days in Indiana are the last few..Our season doesn't get going real good until the last of April / first of May, IMO.
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Post by griffonguy on May 4, 2015 20:14:35 GMT -5
I've killed them on Mothers day before so it's not too late. My experience with late birds is get on a ridge that they seem to like and be prepared to sit all day. Pack food and drinks if need be. Call sparingly. Be ready for the silent Tom sneaking through and looking. If that doesnt work and you must move, sit in their roosting area a few hours before dark and wait for them to come. It's not the classic hunt but effective when all elas fails
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 4, 2015 20:47:31 GMT -5
I've killed them on Mothers day before so it's not too late. My experience with late birds is get on a ridge that they seem to like and be prepared to sit all day. Pack food and drinks if need be. Call sparingly. Be ready for the silent Tom sneaking through and looking. If that doesnt work and you must move, sit in their roosting area a few hours before dark and wait for them to come. It's not the classic hunt but effective when all elas fails This is excellent advice. Thanks! |
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Post by dbd870 on May 5, 2015 6:24:42 GMT -5
JDUB killed his on the last Sat. last spring and I had 4 Jakes in range on the last day last spring so it certainly isn't to late. The bigger concern might be the weather - still might have some chances though.
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Post by BOWn Hunter on May 5, 2015 9:41:55 GMT -5
I wanted to run to them as if they were calling for my embrace, e.g. I wanted to shoot one in the head. This made me LOL well put sir. well put. |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 5, 2015 12:48:46 GMT -5
I wanted to run to them as if they were calling for my embrace, e.g. I wanted to shoot one in the head. This made me LOL well put sir. well put. Well, I'm glad that you appreciate my humor. It was so hard to not at least go check them out, but I was stuck. ...especially since I haven't heard one while hunting. I was too tired to hunt today, but should be good for Wednesday. My daughter wants to go with me. If I shoot one tomorrow, she will be hooked. She likes guns. |
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