Author Topic: Awesome Weekend (Read 6052 times)

Gobble Doc · « **on:** May 15, 2011, 10:03:53 PM »

I had a great weekend turkey hunting. I took my father in law, "gramps". He has never been turkey hunting before and I have tried numerous times but only succeeded during the fall season. We hit it hard. Finally on Saturday we set up and decided to use extreme patience. I was on the slate call and with the decoy out we sat, and sat, and sat. Eventually a coyotee came, sniffed the decoy, and left. So we sat some more. Then as I did a yelp a loud gobble came from where gramps was sitting. About 15 minutes later I hear a boom and he says, "bird down". He got a good one. Special thanks again to Machias and JKEENE33 for their wisdom in helping make this happen for gramps.

Wacenturion · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:21:06 PM »

Congratulations....nice bird.

JKEEN33 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:33:16 PM »

Great looking bird. Did it come out of one of the areas I gave you to try? A lot different than a fall bird isn't it? Once you get one to gobble you're pretty much hooked. I recommend giving up the job and spending the 10.5 months of the off season up to practicing your calls and dreaming about birds. Congratulations!

Heartsblood · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:19:58 AM »

Nice! Congrats. Patience pays off again.

Quote from: JKEEN33 on May 15, 2011, 10:33:16 PM

I recommend giving up the job and spending the 10.5 months of the off season up to practicing your calls and dreaming about birds.

Heck. Yes.
I like this line of thinking!

Seatown5 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2011, 09:56:21 AM »

so just how long is wait and wait and wait. I still cant sit for more than about an hour and a half without hearing a gobble or falling asleep

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:43:03 AM »

Hi Seatown,

We were sitting for 3-4 hours before he pulled the trigger. Once in awhile we would hear a gobble but not many. I also decided to really scale back my calling to a bare minimum. A yelp or a few cuts just once in awhile. Then there were all the ticks that I forgot to mention. I pulled 2 out of my head, one out of my neck, and one out of my arm that somehow got between my gloves and shirt. Next time I'm going to coat myself with deet or something? I hate the ticks.

saylean · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:23:08 AM »

I wonder if thermacell works for ticks?

Good lookin bird! Congrats!

bowsandhose · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:27:17 AM »

nice bird grats

NWBREW · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:28:29 AM »

Quote from: saylean on May 16, 2011, 11:23:08 AM

I wonder if thermacell works for ticks?

Never thought about that......would be worth it's wait in gold if it did. Good looking bird...Congrats to gramps.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2011, 11:40:57 AM »

Cabelas has tick spray in a can (Diazinon I believe) that works great even through several washing of your clothes. Spray hat, gloves, face mask, shirt, pants, boots, etc .... especially good at all openings (like waist, gloves to shirt, neck, pant legs at boots, etc.). It only takes one tick and the possibility of a good infection to ruin a good hunt or your day. I usually buy 3 to 4 cans each year to avoid that.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:06:42 PM »

It looks like Permethrin may be the way to go.

BoneCollector1 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:28:21 PM »

Awesome bird!!! Amazing patience!!! What part of the state were you in?

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:06:03 PM »

GMU 117

BPturkeys · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:54:34 PM »

Sawyers "clothing" works, works, works!!! It is, by the way Permethrin, if I am not mistaken. I get it at Cabelas.

KopperBuck · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:56:53 PM »

Nice bird!

Definitely been a banner year for ticks, at least that I've seen. Surprisingly I haven't had any attach yet, but have picked several off. Between the two dogs we grabbed almost 50 one evening, not even kidding. And the coyote I shot... oh man...

turkeydancer · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:09:06 PM »

My 2nd year out turkey hunting I ended up with 1 tick each time I setup for 3 straight times ....

Stopped, went to town, and got some tick spray ... not another problem. Now part of the routine to get 3 or 4 cans ... hang clothes, etc in the ventilated garage using hangers and the garage door track ... once sprayed and dried the smell goes away and it lasts the entire season .... now no worries.

Camp David · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2011, 07:37:30 AM »

Took your advice and bought a can for the cloths and exposed skin. Congrats on the Nice birds!

turkeydancer · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:17:14 AM »

Don't think you spray it on your skin --- please read the direction.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2011, 08:25:08 PM »

Update:

Well, I've never been more thankful for a trip. Just over a week ago Gramps died. After we hunted together in May he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in July and in August he was gone. Everyone should try to really enjoy all the time they get to spend with while out. I would never have thought that this would be our last turkey trip together.

JKEEN33 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2011, 08:34:56 PM »

Sorry to hear this. I almost lost my dad to a heart attack this year. I could never replace that hunting and fishing partner. I'm glad you were able to turn a sliver of information into a successful hunt and memory that will last you your lifetime.

Hit me up next spring and I will get out on a hunt with you. I just got back from over there and saw a lot of birds!

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2011, 08:40:14 PM »

Jkeen33, your generosity can't be underestimated. Thanks you.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #21 on:** September 08, 2011, 02:57:00 PM »

Sorry for your loss GD! I definitely understand as I lost my 35 year son and turkey hunting partner to cancer March 7th - the spring hunt just wasn't the same ... the only saving grace was my numerous turkey hunting friends and they were so appreciated this year.

packmule · « **Reply #22 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:50:38 AM »

GobbleDoc and Turkey Dancer,

Your posts serve as a somber reminder of how precious our time in the field with loved ones really is. I'm sorry for your losses, and wish you nothing but the best in the coming months.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #23 on:** September 09, 2011, 01:11:13 PM »

Thanks PM ....

Definitely make as many special moments with family, friends, and other love ones ... no guarantee that there will be any more that will be shared ... just glad I have a truck full of those to remember fondly.

mossy8352 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:09:18 PM »

Nice turkey hope the memories last your lifetime. Good luck!

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