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Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: GUHunter on April 18, 2009, 02:18:04 PM

Title: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: GUHunter on April 18, 2009, 02:18:04 PM: My buddy and I got permission to hunt on some private property in Stevens County this year and it is quickly paying off. We arrived around 5:30 on Thursday morning, and as soon as we got out of the car, we had birds gobbling in all directions. We set up above the landowner's house and began calling. Since he got the permission, I decided that I would call for my buddy and let him have first crack. I was competing with some hens for the attention of the Toms and they were winning. We heard them heading down the hill away from us, so we decided to reposition. We went below the home and set up in a treeline. After a few minutes of calling, we saw a big Tom in full strut come around a shed with a hen. They slowly made their way toward us. The hen that was with this guy got within less than five yards of my buddy who was laying prone. I told him to take the shot if it was clear. He dropped him at 36 paces. We were both excited since this was the first bird for either of us. I hope to get mine tonight. It felt awesome to call in this bird.

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Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: GUHunter on April 18, 2009, 02:19:26 PM: Forgot to mention that we didn't weigh him, but his beard was just a hair under 9 inches.
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: agchawk on April 18, 2009, 03:16:36 PM: Great lookin' tom! CONGRATS
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 18, 2009, 03:54:12 PM: Right On! Good luck on bagging yours!
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 18, 2009, 11:47:56 PM: Congrats on calling the bird in and taking him. :tup:
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: GUscottie on April 19, 2009, 09:55:27 AM: Just wanted to share: Nothing beats a great friend like GU hunter...he has been awesome. We've hunted Turkey and Deer so far. I truly hope that everyone gets the opportunities that he and I have had. Plus, what is better than a friend willing to get down and dirty and call in a tom for you? 8)
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: Wea300mag on April 19, 2009, 01:50:31 PM: Well done fellas, nice Tom!!!
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 19, 2009, 01:56:38 PM: Nice looking Turkey, congrats!
Title: Re: My buddy's first bird 4/16/08
Post by: fc2038 on April 19, 2009, 04:50:18 PM: Man I hate looking at these turkey while I am here at work :(