Post by: Gobble Doc on May 15, 2011, 10:03:53 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on May 15, 2011, 10:21:06 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on May 15, 2011, 10:33:16 PM
Post by: Heartsblood on May 16, 2011, 07:19:58 AM
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.
:chuckle: Heck. Yes.
I like this line of thinking!
Post by: Seatown5 on May 16, 2011, 09:56:21 AM
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 16, 2011, 10:43:03 AM
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.
Post by: saylean on May 16, 2011, 11:23:08 AM
Good lookin bird! Congrats!
Post by: bowsandhose on May 16, 2011, 11:27:17 AM
Post by: NWBREW on May 16, 2011, 11:28:29 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.
Post by: turkeydancer on May 16, 2011, 11:40:57 AM
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 16, 2011, 12:06:42 PM
Post by: BoneCollector1 on May 16, 2011, 12:28:21 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on May 17, 2011, 12:06:03 PM
Post by: BPturkeys on May 17, 2011, 12:54:34 PM
Post by: KopperBuck on May 17, 2011, 12:56:53 PM
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...
Post by: turkeydancer on May 17, 2011, 03:09:06 PM
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.
:twocents:
Post by: Camp David on May 18, 2011, 07:37:30 AM
Post by: turkeydancer on May 18, 2011, 09:17:14 AM
:bdid:
Post by: Gobble Doc on September 07, 2011, 08:25:08 PM
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.
Post by: JKEEN33 on September 07, 2011, 08:34:56 PM
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!
Post by: Gobble Doc on September 07, 2011, 08:40:14 PM
Post by: turkeydancer 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.
Post by: packmule on September 09, 2011, 08:50:38 AM
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.
Post by: turkeydancer on September 09, 2011, 01:11:13 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.
Post by: mossy8352 on October 20, 2011, 02:09:18 PM