Title: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:04:32 PM
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:04:32 PM
Hunted 8 states this spring and was lucky enough to tag a gobbler in each. Got to call up a couple more for some good friends as well. First morning carrying a gun was April 4th and I wrapped it up on June 5th.
Tennessee
(https://i.ibb.co/s19fLYq/IMG-4584.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FY4rGTz)
Missouri - worked this bird for three hours opening morning. He was drumming and gobbling just out of sight for 45 min before he finally broke and stepped out at 35yds. Ended up being a jake. Would have never guessed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/ydp39Dy/2.png) (https://ibb.co/Jmqh1N7)
Later that week I called this gobbler up for a good friend of mine.
(https://i.ibb.co/9wHbLDw/3.png) (https://ibb.co/CJKbZcJ)
I was invited to volunteer for a Missouri Disabled Sportsmen turkey hunt. We were lucky enough to get Josh on a nice MO longbeard. Incredible experience - I'll be doing this each spring going forward.
(https://i.ibb.co/L0MBwWV/4.png) (https://ibb.co/sghcSG8)
Tennessee
(https://i.ibb.co/s19fLYq/IMG-4584.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FY4rGTz)
Missouri - worked this bird for three hours opening morning. He was drumming and gobbling just out of sight for 45 min before he finally broke and stepped out at 35yds. Ended up being a jake. Would have never guessed it.
(https://i.ibb.co/ydp39Dy/2.png) (https://ibb.co/Jmqh1N7)
Later that week I called this gobbler up for a good friend of mine.
(https://i.ibb.co/9wHbLDw/3.png) (https://ibb.co/CJKbZcJ)
I was invited to volunteer for a Missouri Disabled Sportsmen turkey hunt. We were lucky enough to get Josh on a nice MO longbeard. Incredible experience - I'll be doing this each spring going forward.
(https://i.ibb.co/L0MBwWV/4.png) (https://ibb.co/sghcSG8)
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:06:50 PM
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:06:50 PM
Kentucky
(https://i.ibb.co/CHgyW3Q/5.png) (https://ibb.co/jrmYHPD)
My buddy was able to get his first KY gobbler as well
(https://i.ibb.co/HxppzZG/6.png) (https://ibb.co/z7HHRdP)
Rhode Island
(https://i.ibb.co/z527FS0/7.png) (https://ibb.co/LPgJrC2)
Called up another Rhode Island gobbler for my buddy later that same morning.
(https://i.ibb.co/VgX5TPZ/8.png) (https://ibb.co/X7mMtvg)
(https://i.ibb.co/CHgyW3Q/5.png) (https://ibb.co/jrmYHPD)
My buddy was able to get his first KY gobbler as well
(https://i.ibb.co/HxppzZG/6.png) (https://ibb.co/z7HHRdP)
Rhode Island
(https://i.ibb.co/z527FS0/7.png) (https://ibb.co/LPgJrC2)
Called up another Rhode Island gobbler for my buddy later that same morning.
(https://i.ibb.co/VgX5TPZ/8.png) (https://ibb.co/X7mMtvg)
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 06, 2022, 09:07:42 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 06, 2022, 09:07:42 PM
Heck of a season, and some good karma as well. Congrats!!
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Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:08:58 PM
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:08:58 PM
Massachusetts
(https://i.ibb.co/brG61D3/9.png) (https://ibb.co/Q6xJ9tc)
My buddy's Mass gobbler
(https://i.ibb.co/HDLJtFp/10.png) (https://ibb.co/RpG53v4)
My Iowa gobbler. Called up a longbeard and a jake. Longbeard was in the back when I saw them crossing a draw on their approach. They stepped out at 25 yds behind a fallen tree. I shot the gobbler in the back and watched the longbeard nervously walk off. Not sure how I managed to mix that one up...
(https://i.ibb.co/yQKsssL/11.png) (https://ibb.co/nL4kkkh)
Called this gobbler up for my uncle the next morning. He called up my first turkey for me 18 years ago. It always nice when I get to return the favor.
(https://i.ibb.co/zh3t8NP/13.png) (https://ibb.co/MDzJ89P)
(https://i.ibb.co/brG61D3/9.png) (https://ibb.co/Q6xJ9tc)
My buddy's Mass gobbler
(https://i.ibb.co/HDLJtFp/10.png) (https://ibb.co/RpG53v4)
My Iowa gobbler. Called up a longbeard and a jake. Longbeard was in the back when I saw them crossing a draw on their approach. They stepped out at 25 yds behind a fallen tree. I shot the gobbler in the back and watched the longbeard nervously walk off. Not sure how I managed to mix that one up...
(https://i.ibb.co/yQKsssL/11.png) (https://ibb.co/nL4kkkh)
Called this gobbler up for my uncle the next morning. He called up my first turkey for me 18 years ago. It always nice when I get to return the favor.
(https://i.ibb.co/zh3t8NP/13.png) (https://ibb.co/MDzJ89P)
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:10:15 PM
Post by: Garrett Trentham on June 06, 2022, 09:10:15 PM
After having gobblers inside gun range four different times and missing a gobbler at 47 yds in a wide open field, (turkeys sure have a way of keeping you humble...) I was finally able to connect on a beautiful MN gobbler.
(https://i.ibb.co/V3jf4MX/14.png) (https://ibb.co/6NnjCD6)
Finished up my season on June 5th with the first gobbler I've ever killed in June. No one had told him it was summer as he was gobbling like it was late April. Worked him for three hours and was about to leave when I gave him one last call and he about blew my hat off with his gobble at 35 yds. He went into strut and I was able to get the gun on him. Called again to get him to lift his head and closed the door on my 2022 season.
(https://i.ibb.co/sJvmFKw/15.png) (https://ibb.co/mFCDH9q)
(https://i.ibb.co/QPfNjjX/16.png) (https://ibb.co/9bNT33G)
(https://i.ibb.co/V3jf4MX/14.png) (https://ibb.co/6NnjCD6)
Finished up my season on June 5th with the first gobbler I've ever killed in June. No one had told him it was summer as he was gobbling like it was late April. Worked him for three hours and was about to leave when I gave him one last call and he about blew my hat off with his gobble at 35 yds. He went into strut and I was able to get the gun on him. Called again to get him to lift his head and closed the door on my 2022 season.
(https://i.ibb.co/sJvmFKw/15.png) (https://ibb.co/mFCDH9q)
(https://i.ibb.co/QPfNjjX/16.png) (https://ibb.co/9bNT33G)
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Crghss on June 06, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Post by: Crghss on June 06, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Nice season, well done.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Mossberg90MN on June 07, 2022, 12:06:12 AM
Post by: Mossberg90MN on June 07, 2022, 12:06:12 AM
Sounds like one heck of a season! Congrats!
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Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Beardedbird on June 07, 2022, 04:04:55 AM
Post by: Beardedbird on June 07, 2022, 04:04:55 AM
Congratulations on a great year! Always enjoy helping others.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Tom007 on June 07, 2022, 04:57:29 AM
Post by: Tom007 on June 07, 2022, 04:57:29 AM
Great job
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: zelmo1 on June 07, 2022, 05:03:55 AM
Post by: zelmo1 on June 07, 2022, 05:03:55 AM
Great season bro, you do it right
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Turkeybutt on June 07, 2022, 05:37:01 AM
Post by: Turkeybutt on June 07, 2022, 05:37:01 AM
Congratulations to you and to all the hunters you helped get a bird.
Way to go!
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Way to go!
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Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: lunghit on June 07, 2022, 06:31:19 AM
Post by: lunghit on June 07, 2022, 06:31:19 AM
Congrats on a great season!
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Cowboy on June 07, 2022, 07:30:53 AM
Post by: Cowboy on June 07, 2022, 07:30:53 AM
Congrats. Thanks for sharing
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Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Twowithone on June 07, 2022, 07:44:13 AM
Post by: Twowithone on June 07, 2022, 07:44:13 AM
Congrats on your season in these different states and Thank You for helping the DAV you made their day.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: JeffC on June 07, 2022, 08:07:25 AM
Post by: JeffC on June 07, 2022, 08:07:25 AM
Thank you for helping MDS, congrats on a great season.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: GobbleNut on June 07, 2022, 08:20:49 AM
Post by: GobbleNut on June 07, 2022, 08:20:49 AM
Great pictures and recap. The smiles tell the story! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Muzzy61 on June 07, 2022, 09:05:02 AM
Post by: Muzzy61 on June 07, 2022, 09:05:02 AM
Congrats on a great season
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Tail Feathers on June 07, 2022, 10:44:43 AM
Post by: Tail Feathers on June 07, 2022, 10:44:43 AM
Man you had a great turkey season! Congrats on all your success. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: BDeal on June 07, 2022, 10:46:24 AM
Post by: BDeal on June 07, 2022, 10:46:24 AM
Wow very impressive!! You should teach a turkey hunting course. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: spurred63 on June 27, 2022, 08:06:26 PM
Post by: spurred63 on June 27, 2022, 08:06:26 PM
Congrats on an awesome season!
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: mountainhunter1 on June 27, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Post by: mountainhunter1 on June 27, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Awesome spring no doubt. All of them are good looking turkeys, but those two Rhode Island Toms were some really pretty birds.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Garrett Trentham on July 05, 2022, 02:40:36 PM
Post by: Garrett Trentham on July 05, 2022, 02:40:36 PM
Quote from: mountainhunter1 on June 27, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Awesome spring no doubt. All of them are good looking turkeys, but those two Rhode Island Toms were some really pretty birds.
No doubt. My RI gobbler was by far the most colorful turkey I've ever laid hands on. I saved his fan and if I didn't already have a couple capes at the taxidermist, I would have saved this one as well. Running out of wall space is a good problem to have!
Here's a better view of him.
(https://i.ibb.co/nrvyf88/IMG-4777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gyp8wFF)
damn I miss spring.....
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Greg Massey on July 05, 2022, 02:45:39 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on July 05, 2022, 02:45:39 PM
Awesome, congratulations ... great gobblers
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Beards and Hooks on July 05, 2022, 08:44:47 PM
Post by: Beards and Hooks on July 05, 2022, 08:44:47 PM
Very impressive, congrats. Awesome memories as well 
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Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: Mountainburd on July 06, 2022, 06:00:39 PM
Post by: Mountainburd on July 06, 2022, 06:00:39 PM
Fantastic season. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Spring 2022 - 8 for 8
Post by: mountainhunter1 on July 07, 2022, 04:41:10 PM
Post by: mountainhunter1 on July 07, 2022, 04:41:10 PM
Quote from: Garrett Trentham on July 05, 2022, 02:40:36 PMQuote from: mountainhunter1 on June 27, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Awesome spring no doubt. All of them are good looking turkeys, but those two Rhode Island Toms were some really pretty birds.
No doubt. My RI gobbler was by far the most colorful turkey I've ever laid hands on. I saved his fan and if I didn't already have a couple capes at the taxidermist, I would have saved this one as well. Running out of wall space is a good problem to have!
Here's a better view of him.
(https://i.ibb.co/nrvyf88/IMG-4777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gyp8wFF)
I agree, beautiful color spectrum - just a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing your recent spring journey. You did very well!
damn I miss spring.....