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Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: CallMaker on May 10, 2011, 04:42:49 PM

Title: Merriam's Gobbler
Post by: CallMaker on May 10, 2011, 04:42:49 PM: This one never made a sound, just suddenly he was there. Used one of my wingbones and a scratch box. Shot was at about 12 yards.

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Post by: yelp on May 10, 2011, 04:44:44 PM: Congrats Ed! :)
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Post by: Heartsblood on May 10, 2011, 05:24:18 PM: Very cool. Congrats.
I have a wing bone call made from my first turkey but haven't felt confident enough to use it. Just haven't practiced enough I spose.

Love that he came in silent...spook like.
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Post by: JKEEN33 on May 10, 2011, 05:27:42 PM: Nice job with the bow. I was going to try this year with the bow, but decided shotgun at the last minute. Wish I had tried, could have taken my second with the bow no problem.
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Post by: JPhelps on May 10, 2011, 05:39:52 PM: Great Job Ed! Nothing like calling in an animal with a call made by your own hands with a bow to boot.
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Post by: bearpaw on May 10, 2011, 06:26:59 PM: sweet.... :)
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Post by: oldleclercrd on May 10, 2011, 06:35:55 PM: Good job! With a bow even better!
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Post by: TW GUIDES on May 10, 2011, 06:39:53 PM: That is cool, wingbone and shooting him with a bow.
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Post by: dawei on May 10, 2011, 07:04:06 PM: Congratulations!!!!!
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Post by: Seatown5 on May 12, 2011, 03:22:43 PM: Those silent ones are so hard. Maybe im to young to know how much patience pays off. But if that bird hasnt gobbled within the last 15-20 minutes, I assume he has left and i go look for a more active bird. Just wonder how many poked around after i left :dunno: So hats off to you callmaker
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Post by: bowsandhose on May 12, 2011, 03:52:27 PM: nice job. grats
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Post by: NWTFhunter on May 12, 2011, 08:13:18 PM: Great job Ed ! I was over there a couple weeks ago and pulled a NOTTA. I didnt even think to look you up for some hot spots. Heading back over the last weekend to try it one last time with the bow... If you are not too busy we should get out together.
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Post by: PA BEN on May 13, 2011, 06:18:43 AM: Nice bird Ed. Did the weather ever get nice? Got my two birds opening week over there, man was it different this year. Now it's time for me to put a few halibut in the freezer.
Title: Re: Merriam's Gobbler
Post by: CallMaker on May 13, 2011, 07:09:35 AM: Thanks Richard.

The weather has been for the most part pretty icky. There have bee some nice days but wet and cool for the most part. I just got lucky and had a couple nice days to go out.