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Offline 270Shooter

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Tom down
« on: April 23, 2011, 08:24:41 PM »
Got my first turkey this morning, shot him about 10 AM at 30 yards. Called him in did it all by myself, I have to say it is probably the most exciting thing I have ever done hunting. 8 1/2 " beard. Shot him in an area not known to have many turkeys at all.

Sorry its only a yard shot, I didn't take the camera this morning because I had a feeling it was bad luck. Guess I was right.
« Last Edit: April 23, 2011, 09:39:36 PM by 270Shooter »

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Re: Tom down
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 09:42:29 PM »
Congrats on the bird!
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Re: Tom down
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 09:45:08 PM »
Good looking bird :tup:
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Re: Tom down
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2011, 09:48:07 PM »
I tell everyone to be careful. This can become addictive. Great Bird!

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Re: Tom down
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2011, 10:17:46 PM »
Great looking bird, Congrats!

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Re: Tom down
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2011, 10:31:55 PM »
Good job bud... nothen like HUH !!!!

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Re: Tom down
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2011, 10:33:45 PM »
Awesome bird and hunt!  Way to get er done!   :IBCOOL:
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Re: Tom down
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2011, 06:32:23 AM »
Honestly guys it was soooo cool when he was coming in gobbling and strutting, I thought I was dreaming until I pulled the trigger.

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Re: Tom down
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 07:27:45 AM »
That is a pretty awesome feeling! Congrats you are officially addicted :drool:

 


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