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Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 12, 2017, 01:38:35 PM
Thought it would be neat to have a thread of all our birds this year.  I really enjoyed spending the spring with everyone and I hope all will be back on the team next year.  I tried to put the birds in order of kill date.  If I missed someones bird then please let me know and I apologize.  I will add to them as more go down. Thanks!

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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: BABS9 on May 13, 2017, 01:45:11 PM
Man what a season we've had as a team! A lot of great birds put down by everyone. Been a lot of fun sharing the spring with all you. Still got some hunting left to do here in NY but will be looking forward to next year.
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: trkehunr93 on May 13, 2017, 03:01:15 PM
Great thread!  That's a lot of smoked turkey breast, turkey nuggets, turkey schnitzel, turkey burgers, turkey sausage, the list could go on.  Great times and a great team.  Look forward to sharing the digital woods with y'all next season.


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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: Roost 1 on May 14, 2017, 08:17:13 AM
Congrats to all of you on a great season. Great ideal on doing a thread like this..
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 12:35:18 PM
Got another to add to the list. Not an upgrade but super pumped to fill a tag!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: Bowguy on May 14, 2017, 01:08:04 PM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 12:35:18 PM
Got another to add to the list. Not an upgrade but super pumped to fill a tag!!!
Congrats brother!
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 14, 2017, 01:31:49 PM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 12:35:18 PM
Got another to add to the list. Not an upgrade but super pumped to fill a tag!!!

Awesome buddy! Get me a picture and I will add him on the thread!


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Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: Forked lighting on May 14, 2017, 01:41:21 PM
Birds i took this year(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170514/77c49dd55b4e79167177507f9fa629e1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170514/c5a08220b6612d5e633e894522d3423a.jpg)

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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
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21# 3oz, 10.5" beard, 7/8" spurs
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: Rzrbac on May 14, 2017, 02:43:07 PM
Congrats on some nice birds guys!
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 14, 2017, 05:58:59 PM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 02:16:52 PM
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21# 3oz, 10.5" beard, 7/8" spurs

Awesome buddy! What a sweet little lady you have! Best picture yet!


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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 14, 2017, 06:32:57 PM
Thanks!  She'll be chasing them with me 12 springs from now.
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: dirt road ninja on May 14, 2017, 07:42:06 PM
Congrats on the bird!
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: BABS9 on May 16, 2017, 08:50:33 AM
Well this morning I was blessed to fill my last NY tag and end my season. What a season it's been. Just shy of an upgrade at 66.93 total score. 22.68 lbs, 10.25" beard, 1.25" and 1.125" spurs. But couldn't be happier with this bird! What a fun hunt! 2 of my 3 biggest birds ever fell this season.
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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 16, 2017, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: BABS9 on May 16, 2017, 08:50:33 AM
Well this morning I was blessed to fill my last NY tag and end my season. What a season it's been. Just shy of an upgrade at 66.93 total score. 22.68 lbs, 10.25" beard, 1.25" and 1.125" spurs. But couldn't be happier with this bird! What a fun hunt! 2 of my 3 biggest birds ever fell this season.
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Congratulations on a great season and another great bird.  That brings to total to 23 birds that members of our team were involved with.  That is a great bird!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: trkehunr93 on May 16, 2017, 01:09:31 PM
Way to go.  23 birds, that's amazing. 
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: dirt road ninja on May 16, 2017, 04:57:38 PM
I'm envious. Congrats
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 16, 2017, 10:17:49 PM
Don't count me out just yet...15 days left to kill another one!!! ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 17, 2017, 07:13:54 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 16, 2017, 10:17:49 PM
Don't count me out just yet...15 days left to kill another one!!! ;D

Just a matter of time, there is a reason I am checking the board every morning and a couple times throughout the day.
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 08:32:10 AM
Teamed up with my dad this morning on some birds that have been giving him the slip. What a great morning in the woods, the best hunt of the year for sure with 45 minutes of non stop gobbling action.  This guy came in and ran off two jakes then attacked the Jake deke. I was sitting 75 yds back calling with the Twisted Sister...I heard the fighting purrs and wingbeats followed BOOM!!!  :happy0064:

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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 17, 2017, 08:44:54 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 08:32:10 AM
Teamed up with my dad this morning on some birds that have been giving him the slip. What a great morning in the woods, the best hunt of the year for sure with 45 minutes of non stop gobbling action.  This guy came in and ran off two jakes then attacked the Jake deke. I was sitting 75 yds back calling with the Twisted Sister...I heard the fighting purrs and wingbeats followed BOOM!!!  :happy0064:

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That makes 24!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: Bowguy on May 17, 2017, 08:53:00 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 08:32:10 AM
Teamed up with my dad this morning on some birds that have been giving him the slip. What a great morning in the woods, the best hunt of the year for sure with 45 minutes of non stop gobbling action.  This guy came in and ran off two jakes then attacked the Jake deke. I was sitting 75 yds back calling with the Twisted Sister...I heard the fighting purrs and wingbeats followed BOOM!!!  :happy0064:

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Very cool!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: dirt road ninja on May 17, 2017, 10:01:15 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 16, 2017, 10:17:49 PM
Don't count me out just yet...15 days left to kill another one!!! ;D

I'll be shocked if you don't fill that tag.

Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: dirt road ninja on May 17, 2017, 10:02:28 AM
Congrats to you and your Dad!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 10:46:44 AM
Quote from: dirt road ninja on May 17, 2017, 10:01:15 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 16, 2017, 10:17:49 PM
Don't count me out just yet...15 days left to kill another one!!! ;D

I'll be shocked if you don't fill that tag.
I

I've got a few prospects still kicking around.
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: BABS9 on May 17, 2017, 11:39:02 AM
Congrats to you both!!
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: BABS9 on May 17, 2017, 11:44:36 AM
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Went out with a good buddy of mine. Did some calling and we were able to get it done! Beautiful long beard!


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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: trkehunr93 on May 17, 2017, 11:50:39 AM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 08:32:10 AM
Teamed up with my dad this morning on some birds that have been giving him the slip. What a great morning in the woods, the best hunt of the year for sure with 45 minutes of non stop gobbling action.  This guy came in and ran off two jakes then attacked the Jake deke. I was sitting 75 yds back calling with the Twisted Sister...I heard the fighting purrs and wingbeats followed BOOM!!!  :happy0064:

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/WNYBowhunter/20170517_060143.jpg)

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Awesome!  That second pic is beautiful, thats some pretty country ya'll have up there.  Is that an 835 I spy?  Def. a Mossberg!
Title: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: SwampRooster17 on May 17, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Way to go fellas!


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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: BABS9 on May 17, 2017, 11:44:36 AM
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Went out with a good buddy of mine. Did some calling and we were able to get it done! Beautiful long beard!


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Knocking 'em down in NY!!! Congrats.
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
Quote from: trkehunr93 on May 17, 2017, 11:50:39 AM
Awesome!  That second pic is beautiful, thats some pretty country ya'll have up there.  Is that an 835 I spy?  Def. a Mossberg!

This is REAL NY...not that crappy city 6 hrs to the east!!! We have pretty good deer/turkey hunting here in the western Finger Lakes Region of the state. I was really ticked that I forgot my good digital camera this morning. Yes, that is an old woodland 835, just like mine.

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Same vineyard/winery property in the fall.

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Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 17, 2017, 02:58:25 PM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
Quote from: trkehunr93 on May 17, 2017, 11:50:39 AM
Awesome!  That second pic is beautiful, thats some pretty country ya'll have up there.  Is that an 835 I spy?  Def. a Mossberg!

This is REAL NY...not that crappy city 6 hrs to the east!!! We have pretty good deer/turkey hunting here in the western Finger Lakes Region of the state. I was really ticked that I forgot my good digital camera this morning. Yes, that is an old woodland 835, just like mine.

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/WNYBowhunter/20170517_061439.jpg)

Same vineyard/winery property in the fall.

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I may have to see if I can find some public land up that way sometime and see that beauty for myself.  My mom is originally from New York.  Do not quote me on this but I think she was born in Ithaca. I know we have been to Ithaca, Candor, and Marathon.  Got a good buddy from up there and we went stayed a week on the East Delaware in Downsville Trout fishing.  New York is an absolutely stunning place, when there is no snow, haha.  It is on my list.
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: davisd9 on May 17, 2017, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: BABS9 on May 17, 2017, 11:44:36 AM
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Went out with a good buddy of mine. Did some calling and we were able to get it done! Beautiful long beard!


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25!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 03:03:59 PM
Quote from: davisd9 on May 17, 2017, 02:58:25 PM
Quote from: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
Quote from: trkehunr93 on May 17, 2017, 11:50:39 AM
Awesome!  That second pic is beautiful, thats some pretty country ya'll have up there.  Is that an 835 I spy?  Def. a Mossberg!

This is REAL NY...not that crappy city 6 hrs to the east!!! We have pretty good deer/turkey hunting here in the western Finger Lakes Region of the state. I was really ticked that I forgot my good digital camera this morning. Yes, that is an old woodland 835, just like mine.

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/WNYBowhunter/20170517_061439.jpg)

Same vineyard/winery property in the fall.

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/WNYBowhunter/keukalkvineyard_-_photo_credit_darren_mcgee_new_version_-_sent_september_2008.jpg)

I may have to see if I can find some public land up that way sometime and see that beauty for myself.  My mom is originally from New York.  Do not quote me on this but I think she was born in Ithaca. I know we have been to Ithaca, Candor, and Marathon.  Got a good buddy from up there and we went stayed a week on the East Delaware in Downsville Trout fishing.  New York is an absolutely stunning place, when there is no snow, haha.  It is on my list.

Ithaca is in the eastern Finger Lakes Region about an hour and a half to the east.  There happens to be a 2700 acre chunk of state land less than a mile from where we killed this bird today. I hunt it occasionally. If you ever need info about it just message me!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: WNY Bowhunter on May 17, 2017, 03:16:28 PM
I hope to add #26 shortly!!!  :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Title: Re: 2017 Spur Collector Birds
Post by: BABS9 on May 17, 2017, 04:00:12 PM
NY can be some very beautiful country if you are in the right areas.  The finger lakes region is some of the best in the state. I'm north of Niagara Falls in Niagara Co. . It is pretty nice out this way if your in the right areas. I do some hunting in southern part of the state. Southwest of the finger lakes. Allegheny Co, Wyoming Co. Very nice country as well . If you ever come out to NY let me know as well!