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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2020 6:08:48 GMT -5
Just watched two strut across field following a hen. If only she had come my way. They answered me but wouldn't leave her. Not sure how long you can hunt but, I bet they'll be back after they take her to the nest.
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Post by 10point on May 9, 2020 6:15:44 GMT -5
Just watched two strut across field following a hen. If only she had come my way. They answered me but wouldn't leave her. Not sure how long you can hunt but, I bet they'll be back after they take her to the nest. I can stay as long as I want. I was thinking the same thing.
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Post by 10point on May 9, 2020 6:20:34 GMT -5
I can see their fans again. They have stayed in one spot for a while I wonder if she's already on the nest.
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Post by Huntnfreak on May 9, 2020 6:24:24 GMT -5
I can see their fans again. They have stayed in one spot for a while I wonder if she's already on the nest. Give them some soft purrs...
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Post by treetop on May 9, 2020 6:27:10 GMT -5
Tom and two hens on neighbors ground never made a sound at least that I heard. If I could hunt that farm that bird would be dead that’s the third time I have watched them come and go.
Going to hunt for a few more hours see if he’s going to come back looking for another hen and than again tonight. It’s all or nothing for me today even with out a bird it’s been worth it
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Post by HighCotton on May 9, 2020 6:31:04 GMT -5
Are you out after him, too??
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Post by greghopper on May 9, 2020 6:42:51 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on May 9, 2020 6:46:14 GMT -5
Jake, 37yds, left handed with no rest. Shot and he jumped/flew up into the field edge. I crawled out and snuck over that way. He was standing looking away. He was leaning, so I had to finish him off. One helluva a season!
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Post by bullseye69 on May 9, 2020 6:46:57 GMT -5
Woo hoo way to go team mate!!!
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Post by deadeer on May 9, 2020 6:50:09 GMT -5
Moving like crazy today! Seen two Jake's, two hens, and three longbeards. Got one with a hen 60-70yds away now. Gobbling their fool heads off.
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Post by 10point on May 9, 2020 6:53:40 GMT -5
They still there strutting.
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2020 6:54:52 GMT -5
Jake, 37yds, left handed with no rest. Shot and he jumped/flew up into the field edge. I crawled out and snuck over that way. He was standing looking away. He was leaning, so I had to finish him off. One helluva a season! Congratulations! Hard fought success!!!! Way to stay after it!👊💪
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2020 6:55:50 GMT -5
They still there strutting. Be persistent. Don't over call but, let them know you're still there. Good luck!!!
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Post by HighCotton on May 9, 2020 6:58:03 GMT -5
Whoa deadeer!!! Awesome buddy! Man that gonna be some SWEET MEAT!!! You earned that bird!!!
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Post by schall53 on May 9, 2020 7:01:20 GMT -5
Jake, 37yds, left handed with no rest. Shot and he jumped/flew up into the field edge. I crawled out and snuck over that way. He was standing looking away. He was leaning, so I had to finish him off. One helluva a season! YES, way to persevere and get it done. A very well deserved bird! Congratulations teammate. Ok bullseye, your turn.
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Post by huntnandplumbn on May 9, 2020 7:16:52 GMT -5
I got lucky, didn’t hunt at all last weekend. Came down to the camper late last night and set up in the Ghilly blind just on the opposite end of the small set of woods where my daughter got hers. I think there was five or six in there gobbling like crazy. Right at shooting time a hen pitched it down Right over the top of my hen decoy. A big Tom flew right over her and about 30 seconds later here come a group of three running in. I’ll have to measure him when I get home. He’s probably got 1 inch spurs but the most exciting thing is he’s got double beards that are probably 10 inches apiece! Crazy.... this is the second double bearded bird I’ve shot out here. imgur.com/a/mKx9YPq
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Post by schall53 on May 9, 2020 7:19:02 GMT -5
I got lucky, didn’t hunt at all last weekend. Came down to the camper late last night and set up in the Ghilly blind just on the opposite end of the small set of woods where my daughter got hers. I think there was five or six in there gobbling like crazy. Right at shooting time a hen pitched it down Right over the top of my hen decoy. A big Tom flew right over her and about 30 seconds later here come a group of three running in. I’ll have to measure him when I get home. He’s probably got 1 inch spurs but the most exciting thing is he’s got double beards that are probably 10 inches apiece! Crazy.... this is the second double bearded bird I’ve shot out here. imgur.com/a/mKx9YPqCongratulations, sounds like a fun hunt!
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Post by bullseye69 on May 9, 2020 7:24:52 GMT -5
Jake, 37yds, left handed with no rest. Shot and he jumped/flew up into the field edge. I crawled out and snuck over that way. He was standing looking away. He was leaning, so I had to finish him off. One helluva a season! YES, way to persevere and get it done. A very well deserved bird! Congratulations teammate. Ok bullseye, your turn. Its my weekend to work so we will see if I get out at a decent time. Got almost a hour drive to hunting area.
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Post by parrothead on May 9, 2020 7:26:17 GMT -5
HIghcotton, how did you go about learning to use the wingbone. I have one someone made me years ago and have never missed with it.
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Post by genesis273 on May 9, 2020 7:31:40 GMT -5
I got lucky, didn’t hunt at all last weekend. Came down to the camper late last night and set up in the Ghilly blind just on the opposite end of the small set of woods where my daughter got hers. I think there was five or six in there gobbling like crazy. Right at shooting time a hen pitched it down Right over the top of my hen decoy. A big Tom flew right over her and about 30 seconds later here come a group of three running in. I’ll have to measure him when I get home. He’s probably got 1 inch spurs but the most exciting thing is he’s got double beards that are probably 10 inches apiece! Crazy.... this is the second double bearded bird I’ve shot out here. imgur.com/a/mKx9YPqSounds like it was a fun morning! Awesome double beard too
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