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Title: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 14, 2013, 08:26:50 PM: Ok, I need some advice from you turkey experts. In the 5 years I have hunting these tirds I have never went this late into the season before getting a bird. I have had no luck this year. I was out again this evening and it was the same story as it has been. I can get the birds gobbling but they will not leave their hens. Shouldn't they be about done breeding by now? And if so what is my next strategy? P.S. more importantly I am trying to get my wife her first bird. Poor girl has been trying for 3 years.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: Mfowl on May 14, 2013, 08:47:11 PM: Pattern and ambush! Don't rely so much on calling them to you. Learn their habits, travel routes, where they spend their time and try to let them come to you naturally. Soft calling when you are where they want to be can help but sometimes when employing this method you don't need to call at all. By now the birds have been called at a bunch and are pretty wise to it. I try to pay attention to the route they take to get to their roost and put myself on that path the following morning as close as I can get to them. Often they will follow the same route, especially when undisturbed. :twocents:
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Post by: MerriamMagician on May 14, 2013, 09:00:31 PM: Last years spring hatch was dismal. Combine that with the bad ones of previous 2 years and turkey numbers are cut in half or more from what they were from 02-08. Many of my premiere private spots didnt even have birds this year. And I can relate to you on how everything is hard this year to call in. I called to countless birds who wouldnt quite come in. Had to work really hard this year to get our birds.
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Post by: jennyfell55 on May 14, 2013, 09:13:23 PM: It's my fault turkeyfeather... I'm sorry :'( My bad luck must have rubbed off a little bit! :sry:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 14, 2013, 09:15:46 PM: Quote from: jennyfell55 on May 14, 2013, 09:13:23 PM
It's my fault turkeyfeather... I'm sorry :'( My bad luck must have rubbed off a little bit! :sry:
At least we haven't had to listen to the worlds worst caller again. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: jennyfell55 on May 14, 2013, 09:16:45 PM: Quote from: turkeyfeather on May 14, 2013, 09:15:46 PM
Quote from: jennyfell55 on May 14, 2013, 09:13:23 PM
It's my fault turkeyfeather... I'm sorry :'( My bad luck must have rubbed off a little bit! :sry:
At least we haven't had to listen to the worlds worst caller again. :chuckle:

Oh come on... you didn't like that sweet siren song?! It really had that one gobbler all worked up!! :chuckle:
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Post by: Ridgeratt on May 14, 2013, 09:27:20 PM: Heck when I met you sounded confident you had them Dialed.
Having no idea where you are chasing them, but I would spend some time Mid day to maybe seal the deal. Perhaps just tone your calling down to the very minimun you feel you need and then cut it in half again.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: WonkyWapiti on May 14, 2013, 09:29:57 PM: This was my first year turkey hunting and last week I went out with two friends. They each tagged a tom but I did not but still had a blast. Nothing wanted to come in and both turkeys were taken while running and gunning. One morning my buddy and I were set up and he started calling. 5 cows came in to us from the pasture and stood there staring at us from 10 yards away. I told my buddy he was now the state champion cow caller. We couldn't stop laughing.

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Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 14, 2013, 09:34:48 PM: You know Ridge, I thought I had them pretty well set too. But I have got my butt kicked this year. Today was the first time I tried the evening and was very close to closing the deal. So I think I will try again tomorrow and do as other have suggested, and not do any calling. I have an idea where they are going to get to roost. I thank those for the advice. I have always been a morning guy so this evening thing is new to me.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: MrsTurkeyFeather on May 14, 2013, 10:02:51 PM: Quote from: turkeyfeather on May 14, 2013, 09:34:48 PM
You know Ridge, I thought I had them pretty well set too. But I have got my butt kicked this year. Today was the first time I tried the evening and was very close to closing the deal. So I think I will try again tomorrow and do as other have suggested, and not do any calling. I have an idea where they are going to get to roost. I thank those for the advice. I have always been a morning guy so this evening thing is new to me.

WOAH...hold the phone there babe...what happened to "you should go tomorrow evening"?!?!?! You're not the only one with a vendetta against those bratty d*mn birds! >:( better yet...lets duct tape the kids to the wall so they can't cause trouble and we will both go! ;-)
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: jennyfell55 on May 14, 2013, 11:25:32 PM: Quote from: MrsTurkeyFeather on May 14, 2013, 10:02:51 PM

WOAH...hold the phone there babe...what happened to "you should go tomorrow evening"?!?!?! You're not the only one with a vendetta against those bratty d*mn birds! >:( better yet...lets duct tape the kids to the wall so they can't cause trouble and we will both go! ;-)

I agree... duct tape!!! I've got a roll you can use :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeydancer on May 15, 2013, 12:55:39 PM: Agree with either patter/ambush or occassional soft calling ... especially if they are on the roost ... and then one time only to get their curiosity and sex drive working ... wait 10 minutes and do a couple hat slap flydowns.

:chuckle: Glue gun works for kids too !!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 01:00:12 PM: Go to teanaway and shoot one on my property u can practically pet them lol
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: bobcat on May 15, 2013, 01:12:48 PM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 01:00:12 PM
Go to teanaway and shoot one on my property u can practically pet them lol

Your property or your dad's property?
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 01:43:49 PM: mine :dunno:
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Post by: tickle on May 15, 2013, 02:21:07 PM: Dilldo :chuckle:
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 15, 2013, 02:37:15 PM: It was a bad spring last year and the numbers are way down. The birds were also uncooperative... strange season all together!

We killed 3 toms that had ABSOLUTELY no spurs... full sized birds, good fans, long beards...no spurs. Strange year...
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: bobcat on May 15, 2013, 04:35:46 PM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 01:00:12 PM
Go to teanaway and shoot one on my property u can practically pet them lol

Can you PM me directions to your property? I'd like to take you up on your offer.

Thanks! :tup:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 11:20:20 PM: lol ill be there friday :) and i was talking to johnny bravo :tup:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: jennyfell55 on May 15, 2013, 11:33:21 PM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 11:20:20 PM
lol ill be there friday :) and i was talking to johnny bravo :tup:

Damn! And here I thought you were gonna hook me up! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 16, 2013, 09:02:33 AM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 11:20:20 PM
lol ill be there friday :) and i was talking to johnny bravo :tup:
No thanks. I'll pass.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:04:49 AM: Ok but i do kill one I will post a pic for you :chuckle: or if i catch one with alive lol
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 16, 2013, 09:06:53 AM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:04:49 AM
Ok but i do kill one I will post a pic for you :chuckle: or if i catch one with alive lol
There's that little boy need to brag again. Frankly I don't care. You don't impress me. Grow up and act like a man, then I'll be impressed.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:07:57 AM: im not bragging i was making a joke about how i posted early u can basically pet them.... :dunno:
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Post by: sirmissalot on May 16, 2013, 09:11:54 AM: Now billdo owns land in the teanaway... :tup:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:12:43 AM: ???
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 16, 2013, 09:20:51 AM: Quote from: sirmissalot on May 16, 2013, 09:11:54 AM
Now billdo owns land in the teanaway... :tup:
Who knows :dunno: The guy says one thing and then later changes his story. Those are usually qualities of a compulsive liar. I just wanted to get some advice on later season turkey hunting and the guy has to stick his nose into every thread and ruin it cause he has no actual info to provide. It's just a kid trying to get attention. I am done engaging him though.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:22:34 AM: I will be over there this weekend that is no joke on the Teanaway River do u want me to take pics as proof ur a joke Johnny Bravo :tup:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:24:15 AM: He's probably a guide there too :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:24:49 AM: How did you know.. a Deer guide :chuckle:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:27:08 AM: You just do it all now don't you. :kneel:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:28:56 AM: you are damn right :stup: ( Johnny Bravo)
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: sirmissalot on May 16, 2013, 09:31:33 AM: Whats billdo's real name someone on here has to know him. I'm going to PM him and see if he will befriend me on the facebook.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:36:33 AM: Can't we all just get along.
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:37:33 AM: there u go now u can facebook stalk me
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:38:30 AM: Do share with us all.
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:39:38 AM: share what
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:40:25 AM: Your Facebook page.
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Post by: Jonathan_S on May 16, 2013, 09:47:24 AM: Good grief, we need a Billdo Forum :bash:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:49:08 AM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on May 16, 2013, 09:47:24 AM
Good grief, we need a Billdo Forum :bash:
I like the sound of that lol :kneel:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 09:50:02 AM: Or not.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: Jonathan_S on May 16, 2013, 09:53:58 AM: Everyone would have to post pics of 'what they killed last year' and if it didn't pass muster, they couldn't start or contribute any thread without being ridiculed. :tup:
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:55:53 AM: I would just want a pic of one decent animal with them in the picture.. Im tired of people posting pictures of sheds saying that they shot this monster.. wtf why would u not get it mounted if it was a monster...
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2013, 09:57:57 AM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 09:22:34 AM
I will be over there this weekend that is no joke on the Teanaway River do u want me to take pics as proof ur a joke Johnny Bravo :tup:

Can I post the Kumbyah video again?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 10:03:20 AM: I shot this does it count
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 10:05:59 AM: Its no monster but a nice bear also shot this deer in an over the counter unit with my bow. I just want billdo to like me.
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Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2013, 10:07:07 AM: Really is a nice deer. I like the story as well, for good and bad.
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 10:07:28 AM: lol
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 10:11:27 AM: Do I get the billdo approval
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 10:14:16 AM: u already had it
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Post by: h20hunter on May 16, 2013, 10:15:51 AM: "You had me at hello"
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 10:16:58 AM: That's what I'm talking about. The avatar did it huh its the hat I know.
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 10:18:51 AM: I have the same one
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Post by: Skillet on May 16, 2013, 10:21:16 AM: Get a room.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 16, 2013, 10:22:07 AM: 3 is always better.
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 10:29:42 AM: :chuckle: :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Evil_EdwardO on May 16, 2013, 10:35:41 AM: I thought Billdo was going to have you hunt his uncles land in Graham :chuckle:
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Post by: billdo5 on May 16, 2013, 10:37:19 AM: Instead of jumping in read previous posts u yuppy u so cute lol
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Post by: GUscottie on May 16, 2013, 07:17:34 PM: So, has anyone noticed if the birds are still henned up in the greater Colville area? I haven't had my shot to make it over there yet and we start the big hunt Monday morning! I've hunted them early and late...I used to live in Spokane, so scouting wasn't bad...Thanks for the help, and I'm sad this turned into a Billdo filled post. I wanted to read a bit of good info
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 16, 2013, 07:19:34 PM: Quote from: GUscottie on May 16, 2013, 07:17:34 PM
So, has anyone noticed if the birds are still henned up in the greater Colville area? I haven't had my shot to make it over there yet and we start the big hunt Monday morning! I've hunted them early and late...I used to live in Spokane, so scouting wasn't bad...Thanks for the help, and I'm sad this turned into a Billdo filled post. I wanted to read a bit of good info
Me too. I was hoping to get some good info.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: gaddy on May 16, 2013, 07:28:26 PM: well ok! if we are getting back to turk hunting, i have to ask if you have tried doing a fake turk fight. if you have one hung up it could be the ticket.
Title: Re: Why is this so hard this year????
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 16, 2013, 07:43:35 PM: Quote from: gaddy on May 16, 2013, 07:28:26 PM
well ok! if we are getting back to turk hunting, i have to ask if you have tried doing a fake turk fight. if you have one hung up it could be the ticket.
Never heard of that. How exactly does that work?
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 16, 2013, 08:14:52 PM: I love to hunt later in the season ..Why ? It is a lot tougher now because the birds have been hunted hard and now it takes more patients and woodsmenship to feel the tags ...Early in the season you have a lot more 1 & 2 year olds which are generally easier to kill ....seems I have been killing the bigger mature birds later in the season....I have not went on opening weekend in about five years now which is tough to do but less people to deal with and that's my main reason ..Last year I took my buddy over on the last week and we had a ball ....just have to find the right birds that want to play the game ....I would say mid day is the way to go right now ...just sleep in and wait until about 11am and hunt hard all day long !! :tup: I am wanting to get back over again for the last week if I can ...
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Post by: stealth on May 17, 2013, 05:47:20 PM: d-rock and billdo5 you guys need to go on u-tube and look up it's not gay in a three way! :yike: :yike:
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 17, 2013, 05:59:35 PM: :jacked:
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Post by: sirmissalot on May 31, 2013, 01:06:05 PM: Quote from: billdo5 on May 15, 2013, 01:00:12 PM
Go to teanaway and shoot one on my property u can practically pet them lol

I never saw any pictures of your pet turkey's you were going over to kill on your property Billdo. How did the hunt go?
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Post by: billdo5 on May 31, 2013, 01:09:00 PM: Never went because my parents were over there on their aniversary >:( And i dont want to know what they were doing lol. And they left the whole house to me :tup:
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Post by: bobcat on May 31, 2013, 01:10:38 PM: It was nice of you to let your parents use your property on their anniversary. :tup:
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Post by: billdo5 on May 31, 2013, 01:13:56 PM: Quote from: bobcat on May 31, 2013, 01:10:38 PM
It was nice of you to let your parents use your property on their anniversary. :tup:
I know right
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Post by: Jonathan_S on May 31, 2013, 03:39:32 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

:beatdeadhorse:

amazing
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Post by: billdo5 on June 03, 2013, 06:45:29 AM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on May 31, 2013, 03:39:32 PM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

:beatdeadhorse:

amazing
Your right about that