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Turkey Hunting 5.6.09
« on: May 06, 2009, 10:53:20 AM »
Not too much to write about.  I went out this morning before work.  Had one gobbling in the roost about 200 yards from my parking spot.  Unfortunately, I couldn't set up where he would head after flydown, but I got as close as I could.  He flies down and heads the away from me, which I knew he would.  I give him some time and make a big, big circle to get ahead of them.  He ends up being a small one, so he gets a pass.  He gave me a decent show, but I pushed the issue to try to get closer for pictures and he busted me.  I hate hunting on a tight schedule.  Sorry about missing the focus on the second one.  It bums me out since that would have been the best picture.
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 10:54:25 AM »
My initial set-up, sunrise photo, and playing around with a reflection.
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 10:55:45 AM »
whats wrong with the size of that bird???? are you tryn to kill a world record or something?????
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 11:00:20 AM »
The next couple of hours were spent trying to locate a larger bird with no luck.  So I was left to practice my flying duck shots.  

Can someone tell me what settings to use for this?  

I walk around with the camera on Av Mode, AWB, Evaluative Metering, and Iso based on the amount of light available.  I let the camera adjust for shutter speed (which always seem to be too slow).  I know I should probably use the Tv setting from a couple of articles, but if anyone has some recommendations I am all ears.
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2009, 11:04:22 AM »
More freakin' ducks.  I have to put something on here right?   :bash:
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2009, 11:06:42 AM »
Quote from: OneHorn on May 06, 2009, 10:55:45 AM
whats wrong with the size of that bird???? are you tryn to kill a world record or something?????

He needs a couple-three more inches on that beard, or 1" spurs.  Turkeys are one of the few animals I truly trophy hunt. 
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2009, 11:07:46 AM »
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2009, 11:09:52 AM »
I messed up a stalk on a pair of ruffed grouse.  Too bad, I had visions of a Shawn or Tom photo.  I jumped a few whitetail, but was too slow on the draw.

I am realizing I need a bigger lens too.  Next time out I will probably throw on the 1.4x extender.

Hope you guys enjoyed the photos, and I hope I don't find any ticks on me later tonight.
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Re: Turkey Hunting 4.6.09
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2009, 03:18:29 PM »
I was looking at the title and thought something looked wrong.......turkey hunting on April 6th?? You meant 5.6.09.
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Re: Turkey Hunting 5.6.09
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2009, 03:26:18 PM »
Thanks for the heads up.  Obviously WSU grads can't read a calendar as well as GU students.   :chuckle:
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Re: Turkey Hunting 5.6.09
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2009, 03:30:01 PM »
You know those birds in the water aren't turkeys right?   :chuckle:

Super cool photo of the redheads!!! :tup:
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Re: Turkey Hunting 5.6.09
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2009, 09:49:24 PM »
Good pics!!! Thanks for posting them!
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