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Author Topic: Strut Stopper StoryThread  (Read 17030 times)

Offline bornagain64

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2019, 02:59:42 PM »
Finally got it done.
Well I have Been dealing with plantar fisitis, So I cannot walk very far.
So I decided to Hunt a spot about 150 yards from the truck where we habe heard birds gobble and seen plenty of turkey sign. I was actually about 15 yds from the spot backwater killed his bird.
No Gobbling in the morning,  heard some hens and had a couple jakes and some hens come by about 8:00am. Heard a gobble around 830 and another one about 10 minutes later did some calling towards the bird, got no response.
At almost 11 AM I heard something to my left and looked over and there is a gobbler and a couple Jake’s that slipped in. When I spotted him he was about 3 yards from me facing my decoy and He started walking towards her. He did not see me but saw the blind and started to putt and was ready to get out of town.  I had already slid the safety off and had the gun up and was ready, So as soon as he putted ,I put the gun on him and shot him at  about 8 yards.
I had passed on a Jake last weekend and the two jakes this morning thankfully I did. I just do not feel it when I have a jake come in.
I am not sure if this was the beard I had heard gobble or another Tom that slipped in.

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2019, 09:13:39 PM »
That's stuck in it out. I tore my meniscus cartilage in my knee some time ago and it's hard for me to walk very far. Congratulations on a great bird!! You guys are stackin em up like cord wood!!
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Offline birdman67

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2019, 03:55:19 PM »
Awesome! Congrats bornagain! It’s tough when it’s hard to walk. Way to persevere!
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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2019, 08:06:03 PM »
It's kind of looking sad at my honey hole I found last year. I've been 3 times, not a gobble. Where I sit I should here one a country mile. Did hear 4 behind my house this morning, but unfortunately all I can do is listen to em. Guess time to put the boots to the ground and find some.
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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2019, 11:39:51 AM »
Saturday morning. Havent killed a flydown bird in years. He was a mature bird. Hens were roosted about 150 yards across the creek from him. I busted them walking in, they only flew they didn't put. He hammered from 620 in the morning until I killed him at 710. He did come in from behind me, but I was prepared for it. #2 baby for the sip.
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Offline valerio024

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2019, 01:09:19 PM »

Wow way to go guys! I’m jealous of you all who get to start in March. We are still almost a month out.


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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2019, 08:51:53 PM »
Congratulations guys!!! I'm still 23 day from opening day and I can't wait. The team is off to a great start! Keep them coming!!

Offline bornagain64

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #22 on: March 26, 2019, 03:32:18 PM »
Keep at them turkey harvester, you will find 1. Problem with public land is someone else will probably find him too.

Nice job dzsmith, great when a plan comes together. I would say busting the hens out helped you.

You guys will get your turn soon and then our season will be over. We will be sad and you will be the happy ones. Lol

Offline backwater

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #23 on: March 26, 2019, 05:48:23 PM »
Nice job dzsmith

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2019, 11:12:58 AM »
thanks guys
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Offline birdman67

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #25 on: March 27, 2019, 01:58:56 PM »
Hang in there turkey harvester. One will mess up.
Nice job dzsmith! Congrats!
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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2019, 09:44:44 AM »
tagged in the sip. public land limb hanger. killed at 930 am. never gobbled on limb. he gave up his position on the ground at 9 oclock. very proud of him
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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2019, 10:53:08 AM »
Way to go bud!! Congrats
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Offline backwater

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2019, 02:59:02 PM »
Congratulations dzsmith

Offline bornagain64

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Re: Strut Stopper StoryThread
« Reply #29 on: March 30, 2019, 05:16:29 PM »
Nice job. Not saying all public land birds are harder to kill than birds on private, but most of them are.
From dealing with other hunter to pressured birds, it is a real challenge and an accomplishment.
I am looking forward to my Kansas trip to hunt some private land birds, will be my 1st time.

Anybody else started hunting yet?