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#81

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Knowing When NOT To Pull t...

Last post by Davyalabama - February 04, 2026, 10:55:59 AM

Yeah, shooting to close to other birds, especially hens, just wait, it's hard to do though, admit it.  I've been there, especially a big ol paint brush --- first one of the season --- he's been hammering you for a while, the whole flock shows up.

I don't shoot one in full strut, ok, I did last year, got too stinking anxious.  Luckily the model 12 and the 4's did their job, with the Lord's guidance.

#82

General Forum / Re: Brutal Cold/ Snow Depth In...

Last post by Bowguy - February 04, 2026, 10:51:32 AM

Who cares

#83

General Forum / Re: What do you plan on adding...

Last post by Davyalabama - February 04, 2026, 10:51:29 AM

A long time doing this -- will still add a few diaphragm calls, always tinkering --- I'm still a single or true double fan -- I don't have a favorite maker yet, but still searching.  I long for the days of .25 lead calls. 

May try a new pair of pants.

#84

General Forum / Re: Vacuum sealers

Last post by Davyalabama - February 04, 2026, 10:48:15 AM

Costco - 3 year bring back -- I buy fairly cheap, but good bags off Ama%^&.  I prefer the already made bags over making them, not worth the hassle to me.

#85

Push Pin Turkey Calls / Re: Be advised

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - February 04, 2026, 10:46:46 AM

Shannon.... you and I have talked duck hunting both on the phone and in person.  I own 2 of your calls ... 1 I bid on that was your personal call and the other was 1 of your last ones that didn't have the lid. Those will always be mine until they are passed on. Would I buy another..... yes from you. I tried for a long time to get in early enough to buy 1 but never did but I refuse to buy 1 from anyone but SK. I hope the guys that flip calls understand my commitment but it's not about the money to me....its doing the right thing. Hope to see you again at squad fest.
I'll quit now.... keep on with the duck calls ... I love mine

#86

General Forum / Re: Just To Pass Some Time

Last post by Davyalabama - February 04, 2026, 10:46:45 AM

Only 3 states, Al., Ms., Ga. --- hardest to hunt - hills, I hate big hills in either of the states.  Now, if you get on the same hill as an old bird, then it's game on.

#87

Push Pin Turkey Calls / Re: Be advised

Last post by MITurkey - February 04, 2026, 10:40:45 AM

co.. turkey tease there

#88

General Forum / Re: Been awhile!

Last post by Davyalabama - February 04, 2026, 10:40:40 AM

Wow, that's a way to take time off.

#89

Long Stories...Turkey books and literature / New Book- J Ranch Wild Turkey ...

Last post by mookyj - February 04, 2026, 10:29:54 AM

Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of a New Cookbook by Lee & Mike Joyner Celebrates the Hunt, the Harvest, and the Meals That Bring Hunters Together 

McGraw, NY — Outdoor enthusiasts, wild game cooks, and turkey hunters have a new reason to gather around the table. Acclaimed outdoorsman and author Mike Joyner, together with co-author Lee Joyner, announces the release of J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes, a cookbook rooted in the traditions, flavors, and fieldcraft of the American turkey woods.

Drawing from decades of hunting experience and the culinary heritage of the J Ranch, this collection showcases the versatility of wild turkey through recipes designed for real hunters and real kitchens. From campfire staples to refined lodge-style dishes, the Joyners offer a practical, flavorful guide to making the most of every bird harvested. Non-hunters will enjoy these recipes as well with farm-raised birds. "Wild turkey hunting is more than a meal; it's a story," says co-author Mike Joyner. "The recipes in this book honor the hunt, the turkey woods, and the shared moments that make wild game cooking special."

J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine features:

•   Field-tested recipes for easy-to-make and flavorful cooking
•   Camp-friendly dishes alongside elevated, dinner table favorites
•   A celebration of the J Ranch tradition and the culture of wild game cuisine
Whether readers are seasoned hunters or newcomers to wild game cooking, this book offers a fresh, authentic approach to preparing one of North America's most iconic game birds. J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes is now available for hunters, cooks, and anyone who believes the best meals begin in the woods.

About the Authors

Lee Joyner is a wonderful cook, a comfort food champion that brings a passion for wild game cooking and a deep connection to the J Ranch tradition, making this collaboration a natural extension of their marriage and shared love for the outdoors. Mike Joyner is an unruly force of nature in the kitchen, full of culinary surprises, and an award-winning outdoor writer, lifelong turkey hunter, and author of eight books celebrating America's turkey woods.

All book formats are available on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLDVZNFW

#90

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - February 04, 2026, 10:29:30 AM

Health