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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 17:14:05 GMT -5
I’m going out Wednesday morning for my first try at turkey hunting never have had the time until now. Saturday evening I went out just before dark and located several turkeys on roost, and Sunday I set up my tent blind about 50 yards away. Remember, they hear better than you think they do. Don`t fall in love with the sound of your call and overcall. Wild hens don`t call that often or that loud. Don`t underestimate their vision, because they will pick you off if you`re not completely still. And be very careful and opportunistic if the need arises to get your gun up into shooting position. If possible, pull up when he turns his back to you as he struts and pirouettes. And very, very best of luck.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 20, 2020 17:17:31 GMT -5
I’m going out Wednesday morning for my first try at turkey hunting never have had the time until now. Saturday evening I went out just before dark and located several turkeys on roost, and Sunday I set up my tent blind about 50 yards away. 50 yards might be a little too close. You might bump them walking in.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 20, 2020 18:20:45 GMT -5
I took ‘Ol Betsy to the range and she is still spot on!
Got the decoys out of the shed and made sure they were inflated.
Pulled my Camo pants and my black shirt, black jacket, black vest, black face mask and black gloves out of the hunting closet. I sprayed it all down with permethrin. Loaded up my day pack with all the necessities. I’m ready!
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Post by greghopper on Apr 20, 2020 18:27:40 GMT -5
I took ‘Ol Betsy to the range and she is still spot on! Got the decoys out of the shed and made sure they were inflated. Pulled my Camo pants and my black shirt, black jacket, black vest, black face mask and black gloves out of the hunting closet. I sprayed it all down with permethrin. Loaded up my day pack with all the necessities. I’m ready! I only hope I can be excited as you are about Turkey’s when and if I reach you age...... thanks for the HOPE!
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Post by buckbuster13 on Apr 20, 2020 18:58:14 GMT -5
I’m going out Wednesday morning for my first try at turkey hunting never have had the time until now. Saturday evening I went out just before dark and located several turkeys on roost, and Sunday I set up my tent blind about 50 yards away. 50 yards might be a little too close. You might bump them walking in. I was planning on getting into blind about an hour before sunrise would that still spook them? I could easily go out and move it back some tomorrow if needed.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 20, 2020 19:41:06 GMT -5
50 yards might be a little too close. You might bump them walking in. I was planning on getting into blind about an hour before sunrise would that still spook them? I could easily go out and move it back some tomorrow if needed. 50 yards is way too close. Couple that with the fact that one or more birds could end up roosting closer to your blind. Personally I wouldn’t get any closer than 125 to 150 yards from where I believed that they are roosting.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 20, 2020 19:42:30 GMT -5
I took ‘Ol Betsy to the range and she is still spot on! Got the decoys out of the shed and made sure they were inflated. Pulled my Camo pants and my black shirt, black jacket, black vest, black face mask and black gloves out of the hunting closet. I sprayed it all down with permethrin. Loaded up my day pack with all the necessities. I’m ready! I only hope I can be excited as you are about Turkey’s when and if I reach you age...... thanks for the HOPE! Are you insinuating I’m old? 😉
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Post by esshup on Apr 20, 2020 23:02:37 GMT -5
Age is a state of mind.
Thanks for the reminder about the tick spray, gotta go that tomorrow so it has time to dry.
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 21, 2020 8:09:55 GMT -5
Everything sprayed down with permethrine (except face mask, hat and gloves)✔️
Turkey vest loaded up ✔️
Box and pot calls conditioned✔️
Frogg Toggs, Nikon camera and decoy loaded in the truck✔️
Half a dozen frittatas made for a snack on the walk in the next few mornings ✔️
Thermacell preloaded ✔️
Shotgun in its case (ammo in the vest)✔️
License secured in a water tight pouch✔️
I THINK I'm ready to go. I'm starting my hunt tomorrow morning pretty much in the center of my property. I have harvested 3 birds there myself and a friend had taken one. There's decent cover for me to jump up and move with not too much open ground to cover. I'll be able hear birds gobbling from the rest of the property at this location as well. I'm really looking forward to getting out there!
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Post by deadeer on Apr 21, 2020 8:26:37 GMT -5
Sounds like you are as ready as ever bro!
My stuff is ready as well. Supposed to be getting out of work a little early tonight to hopefully get some decent sleep. Hunting with my buddy in Marshal county. It is the mecca of deer and turkeys. So much so that the connecting woods is known as the turkey hotel. Lol. My god son harvested a bruiser bird Sunday morning there and they saw 7 other longbeards. So hope to share in the wealth soon and report back. Good luck!
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Post by sakorifle on Apr 21, 2020 10:33:57 GMT -5
greetings Well im parked outside aldi supermarket they open at 7.30am in the morning, i am determined to be the first with a turkey this year lol
Have a great time my friends stay safe and plenty of stories please good luck and regards to you all. BILLY.
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Post by esshup on Apr 21, 2020 11:04:23 GMT -5
Billy, you will be the first to get a bird tomorrow by a long shot, due to the time difference. LOL
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Post by sakorifle on Apr 21, 2020 11:34:33 GMT -5
Billy, you will be the first to get a bird tomorrow by a long shot, due to the time difference. LOL kol again i never thought of that oh well its got 5 inch spurs and a beard as long as santas. do i win lol regards Billy
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Post by jajwrigh on Apr 21, 2020 22:42:08 GMT -5
I haven't tried turkey hunted in years and I have never pulled the trigger on one. It's time for that box to get checked off though. I have a great, private land spot to hunt all by myself so I am going to see if me and my trusty single shot 20 gauge can close the deal. A few days ago, I heard 2 gobblers back there a bit before 7 am, so I know they are there. Wish me luck!
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Post by jajwrigh on Apr 21, 2020 22:43:22 GMT -5
I only hope I can be excited as you are about Turkey’s when and if I reach you age...... thanks for the HOPE! Are you insinuating I’m old? 😉 Woody is just a spring chicken!
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