Title: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 01:30:23 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 01:30:23 AM
Well my season was difficult for multiple reasons, but I gave it one last shot in ole Mejico.
What a way to end the season!! In another country, seeing a completely different way of life, and marveling at the rugged beauty of the setting of the hunt. And I do truly mean rugged beauty. It was a mix of absolutely gorgeous scenery, interspersed with some of the most rugged terrain I've ever set foot on. That, and an old, somewhat primitive way of life, living with the animals made for a truly special and once in a lifetime hunt.
Our "outfitter", who in real life is just a good ole hombre from Mexico, picked our crew up in El Paso, took us across the border, and up, up, up into some remote mountains to his family owned 8,000 acre horse and cattle ranch. They were wonderful and polite people who live a simpler life with a family focus. We saw whitetail and Coues deer, porcupines, skunks, unique songbirds, and of course a bunch of Goulds turkeys!!
The weather was not ideal, with the wind howling at 20+ MPH sustained with frequent higher gusts. Still we all saw turkeys the first afternoon, but no one could get a shot.
The next morning was in the upper 30's with the wind just as strong. Nonetheless I heard 5 gobblers and a hen sounding off from the roost. I gave them some tree talk with a glass pot, and they answered. At 0610 they flew down. At 0615 two hens showed up. They started pecking around, clucking and purring. I caught movement out of my peripheral vision, and eased my head over to spot a gobbler walking in eyeing the hens.
The hens angled to the left and the gobbler followed. He came in and stood 15 feet in front of me!! I was statue still, contemplating my move. I had eased the stock up to my shoulder as he walked in, but the barrel wasn't raised and was pointing in the wrong direction.
He turned and looked directly away from me as a third hen came in. I quickly raised the gun, aimed for the back of his neck, and squeezed the trigger. He went down with devasting damage. It was 0620!! Royal Slam complete!!! :icon_thumright:
15 minutes later, I heard a distant shot as another one of my friends shot a gobbler also. That afternoon my other 2 friends scored as well.
3 hunts, 4 gobblers down, and memories that will last a lifetime!!! We woke the next morning to a picturesque setting. No wind, temperatures in the high 30's, crystal clear skies, the sun warming up the crisp mountain air, and gobblers hammering in the woods all around us!! I'll never forget this trip!!
The pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the land and the turkeys. But here are some of them.
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Sent from deep in the woods where the critters roam.
What a way to end the season!! In another country, seeing a completely different way of life, and marveling at the rugged beauty of the setting of the hunt. And I do truly mean rugged beauty. It was a mix of absolutely gorgeous scenery, interspersed with some of the most rugged terrain I've ever set foot on. That, and an old, somewhat primitive way of life, living with the animals made for a truly special and once in a lifetime hunt.
Our "outfitter", who in real life is just a good ole hombre from Mexico, picked our crew up in El Paso, took us across the border, and up, up, up into some remote mountains to his family owned 8,000 acre horse and cattle ranch. They were wonderful and polite people who live a simpler life with a family focus. We saw whitetail and Coues deer, porcupines, skunks, unique songbirds, and of course a bunch of Goulds turkeys!!
The weather was not ideal, with the wind howling at 20+ MPH sustained with frequent higher gusts. Still we all saw turkeys the first afternoon, but no one could get a shot.
The next morning was in the upper 30's with the wind just as strong. Nonetheless I heard 5 gobblers and a hen sounding off from the roost. I gave them some tree talk with a glass pot, and they answered. At 0610 they flew down. At 0615 two hens showed up. They started pecking around, clucking and purring. I caught movement out of my peripheral vision, and eased my head over to spot a gobbler walking in eyeing the hens.
The hens angled to the left and the gobbler followed. He came in and stood 15 feet in front of me!! I was statue still, contemplating my move. I had eased the stock up to my shoulder as he walked in, but the barrel wasn't raised and was pointing in the wrong direction.
He turned and looked directly away from me as a third hen came in. I quickly raised the gun, aimed for the back of his neck, and squeezed the trigger. He went down with devasting damage. It was 0620!! Royal Slam complete!!! :icon_thumright:
15 minutes later, I heard a distant shot as another one of my friends shot a gobbler also. That afternoon my other 2 friends scored as well.
3 hunts, 4 gobblers down, and memories that will last a lifetime!!! We woke the next morning to a picturesque setting. No wind, temperatures in the high 30's, crystal clear skies, the sun warming up the crisp mountain air, and gobblers hammering in the woods all around us!! I'll never forget this trip!!
The pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the land and the turkeys. But here are some of them.
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: NJFF6925 on May 05, 2021, 07:06:52 AM
Post by: NJFF6925 on May 05, 2021, 07:06:52 AM
What an experience that is! Congrats Jim!
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2021, 07:21:39 AM
Post by: WildSpur on May 05, 2021, 07:21:39 AM
My man! So happy you scored! Great way to end the season.
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Dr Juice on May 05, 2021, 07:24:31 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on May 05, 2021, 07:24:31 AM
Congrats brother. Awesome job 
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 09:19:25 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 09:19:25 AM
Thanks guys!! :icon_thumright:
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2021, 09:24:48 AM
Post by: Hayudog on May 05, 2021, 09:24:48 AM
Congratulations Jim. I know this hunt has been in the works for some time. Glad it had a great ending. And is that the Slam for you?
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Deputy 14 on May 05, 2021, 10:50:52 AM
Post by: Deputy 14 on May 05, 2021, 10:50:52 AM
That's great man, glad you got you a bird. Absolutely beautiful scenery.
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 11:58:04 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 11:58:04 AM
Quote from: Hayudog on May 05, 2021, 09:24:48 AM
is that the Slam for you?
Already had my Grand Slam. That Goulds makes it a Royal Slam!!
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Twowithone on May 05, 2021, 04:30:57 PM
Post by: Twowithone on May 05, 2021, 04:30:57 PM
Way to go Rut. :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Mountainburd on May 05, 2021, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Mountainburd on May 05, 2021, 08:52:00 PM
Congrats Rut! I knew you would connect this season. Great write up and pics.
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Thebody on May 05, 2021, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: Thebody on May 05, 2021, 09:24:00 PM
Congrats buddy. That's awesome!
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 09:31:10 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 05, 2021, 09:31:10 PM
Thanks brothers!!
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on May 06, 2021, 12:18:34 PM
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on May 06, 2021, 12:18:34 PM
:z-guntootsmiley: WoooHooo! Way to go JimBo! Great photos! Glad it was a great trip. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: suburbhunter on May 07, 2021, 08:46:58 AM
Post by: suburbhunter on May 07, 2021, 08:46:58 AM
:jackson: Congratulations Rut!!! :jackson:
Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: Will on May 11, 2021, 04:11:28 PM
Post by: Will on May 11, 2021, 04:11:28 PM
That sounded like a great trip and beautiful country
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Title: Re: Back from ole Mejico
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 12, 2021, 01:53:26 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 12, 2021, 01:53:26 AM
Quote from: Will on May 11, 2021, 04:11:28 PMIt was Will!! :icon_thumright:
That sounded like a great trip and beautiful country
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