Title: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 07, 2022, 02:40:25 PM
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 07, 2022, 02:40:25 PM
Took a nice Osceola tom Saturday morning just before 10am on a very popular WMA that is open to anyone. Used my 45# Omega Native, 150 grain Snuffer and first success wearing the Kill Suit. He came up from behind without gobbling and spit so I could get ready, then strutted up to the decoys. Turned to face the DSD jake, tail was now blocking his view and I raised the bow. Then he turned broadside and I drew and concentrated on the short feathers at the top of the wing and released. Hit him good in the spine and he dropped right there 7 yards away.
15 1/2 lbs, 10" beard, 1 1/8 & 1 1/4" spurs, a nice 3 year old tom. There were 3 total taken the first day with 83 hunters checked in and likely more than that hunting, only bowhunter of any sort was me. That completes my third grand slam with traditional archery gear and upgrades my jake without a pop-up blind.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nr8Nzq0m/P3050004-2.jpg)
15 1/2 lbs, 10" beard, 1 1/8 & 1 1/4" spurs, a nice 3 year old tom. There were 3 total taken the first day with 83 hunters checked in and likely more than that hunting, only bowhunter of any sort was me. That completes my third grand slam with traditional archery gear and upgrades my jake without a pop-up blind.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nr8Nzq0m/P3050004-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: nitro on March 07, 2022, 02:46:27 PM
Post by: nitro on March 07, 2022, 02:46:27 PM
Outstanding !
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: boatpaddle on March 07, 2022, 02:51:39 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on March 07, 2022, 02:51:39 PM
WTG...That's awesome.
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: GobbleNut on March 07, 2022, 03:11:47 PM
Post by: GobbleNut on March 07, 2022, 03:11:47 PM
That feat right there is impressive! Congrats! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Tom007 on March 07, 2022, 03:18:18 PM
Post by: Tom007 on March 07, 2022, 03:18:18 PM
The picture says it all, outstanding, ESPECIALLY with that equipment. Well done...
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: OJR on March 07, 2022, 03:24:18 PM
Post by: OJR on March 07, 2022, 03:24:18 PM
Congratulations!
A fine looking bird!
A fine looking bird!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: 3bailey3 on March 07, 2022, 03:27:01 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on March 07, 2022, 03:27:01 PM
That's Awesome, Congrats!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 07, 2022, 03:31:43 PM
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 07, 2022, 03:31:43 PM
Thanks guys... even though I cheated and used decoys. Lol.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: RED NECK on March 07, 2022, 03:35:55 PM
Post by: RED NECK on March 07, 2022, 03:35:55 PM
Congrats! from a long time At'er to another!!! Beautiful Bird.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 07, 2022, 04:10:12 PM
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 07, 2022, 04:10:12 PM
Congratulations, Impressive feat.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: MJW on March 07, 2022, 04:41:51 PM
Post by: MJW on March 07, 2022, 04:41:51 PM
Great bird. Congrats
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Master Gobbie on March 07, 2022, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: Master Gobbie on March 07, 2022, 05:25:12 PM
GREAT PIC! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: 762hunter on March 07, 2022, 05:37:17 PM
Post by: 762hunter on March 07, 2022, 05:37:17 PM
That's awesome!
Way to go and thanks for sharing
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Way to go and thanks for sharing
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Neill_Prater on March 07, 2022, 06:31:53 PM
Post by: Neill_Prater on March 07, 2022, 06:31:53 PM
You deserve a pat on the back for hunting birds using a bow and no blind. I lack not only the skill, but also the patience. Congrats
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: BBR12 on March 07, 2022, 06:36:58 PM
Post by: BBR12 on March 07, 2022, 06:36:58 PM
Congratulations that's awesome. I would definitely have to use a decoy to even come close to getting it done with any archery gear. That being said I would have been scared to death to use one on that public with all the Pinhotti crawlers out there.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: jmart241 on March 07, 2022, 06:45:43 PM
Post by: jmart241 on March 07, 2022, 06:45:43 PM
Congrats incredible feat right there
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Yoteduster on March 07, 2022, 07:01:19 PM
Post by: Yoteduster on March 07, 2022, 07:01:19 PM
Congrats on a really nice gobbler
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on March 07, 2022, 07:18:26 PM
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on March 07, 2022, 07:18:26 PM
Congrats Capt.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: bear hunter on March 07, 2022, 07:48:56 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 07, 2022, 07:48:56 PM
Congrats
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 07, 2022, 08:10:38 PM
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 07, 2022, 08:10:38 PM
That's awesome!! Way to go! I picked up the struggle stick a few years ago and it's a lot of fun. I keep talking myself out of hunting with it because of how accurate I am with my compound but I just need to practice more to build confidence
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: deerhunt1988 on March 07, 2022, 08:39:16 PM
Post by: deerhunt1988 on March 07, 2022, 08:39:16 PM
Thats LEGIT! We will give you an exemption on the decoy, but only because your bow doesn't have wheels. ;)
Heck of an accomplishment, congrats!
Heck of an accomplishment, congrats!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: TurkeyReaper69 on March 07, 2022, 08:41:55 PM
Post by: TurkeyReaper69 on March 07, 2022, 08:41:55 PM
Congratulations, hell of a feat anywhere. But I tip my hat seeing as to it is S. FL open public land. That is awesome
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: eddie234 on March 07, 2022, 08:44:43 PM
Post by: eddie234 on March 07, 2022, 08:44:43 PM
Awesome, congratulations
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Howie g on March 07, 2022, 09:20:46 PM
Post by: Howie g on March 07, 2022, 09:20:46 PM
Respect !
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: boomer on March 07, 2022, 09:56:03 PM
Post by: boomer on March 07, 2022, 09:56:03 PM
Congratulations on a fine bird!!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Yoder409 on March 07, 2022, 09:56:50 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on March 07, 2022, 09:56:50 PM
OUTSTANDING, sir !!!!!!!!!
MUCHO CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!
MUCHO CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: RLAG on March 07, 2022, 10:24:33 PM
Post by: RLAG on March 07, 2022, 10:24:33 PM
Now that is down right impressive
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 07, 2022, 10:25:47 PM
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 07, 2022, 10:25:47 PM
Traditional bow, check.
No blind, check.
Badass kill, check.
Well done! Congrats.
No blind, check.
Badass kill, check.
Well done! Congrats.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Jbird22 on March 07, 2022, 10:41:07 PM
Post by: Jbird22 on March 07, 2022, 10:41:07 PM
Well done, sir! Well done!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Wigsplitter on March 07, 2022, 10:51:36 PM
Post by: Wigsplitter on March 07, 2022, 10:51:36 PM
That's impressive!! Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: WiLL B on March 07, 2022, 11:14:18 PM
Post by: WiLL B on March 07, 2022, 11:14:18 PM
Heck Yeah! Way to go! No blind makes up for the decoys. And no wheels! You must like it hard. Lol Well done!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: AppalachianHollers on March 07, 2022, 11:17:56 PM
Post by: AppalachianHollers on March 07, 2022, 11:17:56 PM
Magnificent!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: zelmo1 on March 08, 2022, 05:55:17 AM
Post by: zelmo1 on March 08, 2022, 05:55:17 AM
Outstanding Sir. Congrats on a stellar hunt. This is why we do it. Great memory. Al Baker
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Chad Snyder on March 08, 2022, 06:24:02 AM
Post by: Chad Snyder on March 08, 2022, 06:24:02 AM
Congratulations. That's awesome
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Ol Timer on March 08, 2022, 07:17:27 AM
Post by: Ol Timer on March 08, 2022, 07:17:27 AM
You sir are the Man!! Great hunt congratulations.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: eggshell on March 08, 2022, 07:27:26 AM
Post by: eggshell on March 08, 2022, 07:27:26 AM
Ditto to what everyone said
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: richard black on March 08, 2022, 07:46:17 AM
Post by: richard black on March 08, 2022, 07:46:17 AM
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: JeffC on March 08, 2022, 08:05:38 AM
Post by: JeffC on March 08, 2022, 08:05:38 AM
1st Tom posted and you hit it out of the park, :z-winnersmiley: Congrats on a super accomplishment!! How do you top that??
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: FLGobstopper on March 08, 2022, 08:20:47 AM
Post by: FLGobstopper on March 08, 2022, 08:20:47 AM
Nicely done CAPT, nicely done!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: camotoe on March 08, 2022, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: camotoe on March 08, 2022, 08:41:00 AM
Congrats on your bird . I was shooting my 45# omega imperial at t b o f in Ocala forest this weekend .Pains me to miss the opener but it's a great weekend of shooting .
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 08, 2022, 09:08:43 AM
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 08, 2022, 09:08:43 AM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Hook hanger on March 08, 2022, 09:18:34 AM
Post by: Hook hanger on March 08, 2022, 09:18:34 AM
Congratulations nothing easy about using a stick bow!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 08, 2022, 10:54:48 AM
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 08, 2022, 10:54:48 AM
Wow, I really appreciate all l the kind words. I've put my time in over 6 years and reading through all the nice comments and congratulations makes it even more worthwhile. Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: J.D. Shellnut on March 08, 2022, 11:01:00 AM
Post by: J.D. Shellnut on March 08, 2022, 11:01:00 AM
Very impressive!!!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Mossberg90MN on March 08, 2022, 11:07:13 AM
Post by: Mossberg90MN on March 08, 2022, 11:07:13 AM
Nice!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: randy6471 on March 08, 2022, 11:25:12 AM
Post by: randy6471 on March 08, 2022, 11:25:12 AM
Congrats!! That is very impressive!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: slave601 on March 08, 2022, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: slave601 on March 08, 2022, 12:03:00 PM
CONGRATS!!!!!! Hats off to you! Very impressive
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: cracker4112 on March 08, 2022, 01:28:11 PM
Post by: cracker4112 on March 08, 2022, 01:28:11 PM
Well that's very impressive, congrats to you sir!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 09, 2022, 11:16:50 AM
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 09, 2022, 11:16:50 AM
Can now add pics from the kill now that I have better service.
The setup and where he came from, great hiding spot...
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS2B2d4m/20220305-100156.jpg)
No tracking required, didn't want to search the tall grass and thick stuff. I have the string tracker but haven't used it, better to make sure of a good shot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1LMrDjs/20220308-220313.jpg)
Thick beard...
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLyy0frw/20220305-100812.jpg)
Nice curved spurs the Osceolas are known for...
(https://i.postimg.cc/bw8KLm9F/20220308-215430.jpg)
Hit him good, prefer them strutting and they usually are, know right where to aim...
(https://i.postimg.cc/zG0P78BV/20220305-101542.jpg)
The setup and where he came from, great hiding spot...
(https://i.postimg.cc/YS2B2d4m/20220305-100156.jpg)
No tracking required, didn't want to search the tall grass and thick stuff. I have the string tracker but haven't used it, better to make sure of a good shot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d1LMrDjs/20220308-220313.jpg)
Thick beard...
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLyy0frw/20220305-100812.jpg)
Nice curved spurs the Osceolas are known for...
(https://i.postimg.cc/bw8KLm9F/20220308-215430.jpg)
Hit him good, prefer them strutting and they usually are, know right where to aim...
(https://i.postimg.cc/zG0P78BV/20220305-101542.jpg)
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: SwampRooster17 on March 09, 2022, 11:26:17 AM
Post by: SwampRooster17 on March 09, 2022, 11:26:17 AM
Heck yea! Congrats!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Badger on March 09, 2022, 04:36:55 PM
Post by: Badger on March 09, 2022, 04:36:55 PM
That's fantastic, Congrats.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: King Cobra on March 11, 2022, 03:02:53 AM
Post by: King Cobra on March 11, 2022, 03:02:53 AM
Recurve, No Blind, Public Land, I tip my hat to you.
That is quite an accomplishment, Congratulations !!!
That is quite an accomplishment, Congratulations !!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Cowboy on March 11, 2022, 05:08:08 AM
Post by: Cowboy on March 11, 2022, 05:08:08 AM
Very nice! Congrats on the Gobbler!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: ncturkey on March 11, 2022, 11:34:58 AM
Post by: ncturkey on March 11, 2022, 11:34:58 AM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: makestomstremble on March 16, 2022, 02:26:45 PM
Post by: makestomstremble on March 16, 2022, 02:26:45 PM
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the pictures too. They are great. Beauty of a bird.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: tomstopper on March 21, 2022, 08:59:08 AM
Post by: tomstopper on March 21, 2022, 08:59:08 AM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: PharmHunter on March 21, 2022, 02:31:05 PM
Post by: PharmHunter on March 21, 2022, 02:31:05 PM
Congrats!! That is most impressive sir.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: g8rvet on March 21, 2022, 04:52:36 PM
Post by: g8rvet on March 21, 2022, 04:52:36 PM
Very impressive. Serious old school hunting. You have honed the craft sir.
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: PawleysJim on March 21, 2022, 05:54:18 PM
Post by: PawleysJim on March 21, 2022, 05:54:18 PM
Outstanding! You have set the bar pretty high for the rest of us!!!!
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Tsgman on March 21, 2022, 11:09:48 PM
Post by: Tsgman on March 21, 2022, 11:09:48 PM
Congrats! Something makes me think you know a bit about getting turkeys in tight. 3rd grand slam with a stick is truly amazing!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Marc on March 22, 2022, 01:07:34 AM
Post by: Marc on March 22, 2022, 01:07:34 AM
Quite impressive... Tough enough with a compound bow and a blind... Next time, if you really want to impress us, you have to do it one-handed. ;D
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: joey46 on March 22, 2022, 05:11:04 AM
Post by: joey46 on March 22, 2022, 05:11:04 AM
WOW! Impressive set up. The skills needed to cleanly bring one home with a bow are very rare. You have the post of the season. Nice job. :turkey2:
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: ddturkeyhunter on March 22, 2022, 10:29:43 AM
Post by: ddturkeyhunter on March 22, 2022, 10:29:43 AM
Congrats,many times,shooting straight,and knowing also where to be where someone else wasn't in them pressured Florida WMA.
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: ncturkey on March 23, 2022, 07:10:46 PM
Post by: ncturkey on March 23, 2022, 07:10:46 PM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: camotoe on March 23, 2022, 08:53:49 PM
Post by: camotoe on March 23, 2022, 08:53:49 PM
What Gille is that if you don't mind me asking , looks like it would be hot down here. Thanks
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 23, 2022, 09:18:32 PM
Post by: CAPTJJ on March 23, 2022, 09:18:32 PM
It's called the Kill Suit, pretty light weight and with mesh underneath you get pretty good air flow. I have stripped down to just merino boxers underneath when really hot. The dark color in the sun can make it hotter though.
https://allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-ghillie-suit-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/ (https://allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-ghillie-suit-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/)
https://allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-ghillie-suit-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/ (https://allpredatorcalls.com/kill-suit-3d-strip-ghillie-suit-wicked-woods-digital-woodland-mesh-lined-apc003w/)
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: tomstopper on March 24, 2022, 02:23:00 AM
Post by: tomstopper on March 24, 2022, 02:23:00 AM
Awesome. Congrats
Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: camotoe on March 24, 2022, 05:19:04 PM
Post by: camotoe on March 24, 2022, 05:19:04 PM
Thanks , I will check it out .
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 24, 2022, 05:32:41 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 24, 2022, 05:32:41 PM
I'm not sure why people are hung up on the decoy use, or mentioning bow wheels. 
I congratulate you for 1 - getting a nice gobbler, 2 - an open FLA WMA gobbler, 3 - using any archery equipment without a blind.
Excellent job Captain!!
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I congratulate you for 1 - getting a nice gobbler, 2 - an open FLA WMA gobbler, 3 - using any archery equipment without a blind.
Excellent job Captain!!
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Title: Re: Opening Morning Osceola
Post by: Wrangler95 on March 27, 2022, 08:43:30 AM
Post by: Wrangler95 on March 27, 2022, 08:43:30 AM
:z-guntootsmiley: :z-guntootsmiley: That is great,congrats!