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Title: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: simpzenith on March 27, 2022, 11:29:31 AM
to try and kill one with a recurve but here I am preparing to go try it again. :help: :toothy12: Not many options in this part of the country during March except tribal lands or states with an early archery season.

Last spring, I was very fortunate and found a hot gobbler and the perfect setup to help make it happen. Hoping I can catch another break this spring.

Here's a short clip of last spring's gobbler coming in: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxcMm1hm0mdY4wRijixiaqeK6NbZJZ78wf
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Hobbes on March 27, 2022, 12:15:56 PM
Good luck. 

It's something that I've never had the desire to do.  Whitetails with a recurve, sure, but not turkeys.  I may give my dad's muzzleloader a run this year but that's as far as I'll go on turkeys.

I have considered early seasons with a compound but really only so I can catch up with a buddy that does it exclusively.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: JeffC on March 27, 2022, 12:30:28 PM
Should not be a problem for you, you are fantastic at calling , question is will you be using a decoy? Still trying to take a Tom with my compound. Good luck to you.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: simpzenith on March 27, 2022, 12:41:03 PM
Quote from: Hobbes on March 27, 2022, 12:15:56 PM
It's something that I've never had the desire to do.  Whitetails with a recurve, sure, but not turkeys.

Turkey hunting to me is a shotgun sport and trust me, I'd rather have my Mossberg in hand. lol

Quote from: JeffC on March 27, 2022, 12:30:28 PM
Should not be a problem for you, you are fantastic at calling , question is will you be using a decoy? Still trying to take a Tom with my compound. Good luck to you.

Thanks Jeff. I don't own any decoys. Gave them all away. Setup is definitely going to be the key if I can convince one to come in. Somewhat an easier task on those western birds but not something to take for granted.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Jim K on March 27, 2022, 04:44:02 PM
I enjoyed watching you use your recurve last year. I'm a recurve shooter too, but when it comes to turkeys it's my shotgun. Good luck with it Shane. I'm
Looking forward to the video.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Treerooster on March 27, 2022, 05:18:06 PM
Good luck to you Shane.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: vt35mag on March 27, 2022, 05:24:06 PM
Good luck Shane!

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Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Tom007 on March 27, 2022, 07:39:47 PM
Good luck....
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Chris O on March 27, 2022, 08:34:42 PM
You accomplished something awesome last year and I hope you can again this year. I have gotten back into traditional bows the last couple years and thought about trying to do what you did but I think I am going to tote the shotgun instead. Maybe next year I will, good luck to you this year!!!


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Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: dzsmith on March 27, 2022, 08:51:55 PM
Good luck .... I know it's tough. You'll find one I'm sure .
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Gobbler-one on March 28, 2022, 01:16:56 AM
Best of Luck. At the very least you're still turkey hunting and that's never a bad idea. Look forward to the video.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: bushangler on March 28, 2022, 01:21:47 AM
I've killed 2 spring gobblers with a longbow with no blind or decoy. In my opinion there isn't a more challenging Turkey hunt.


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Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: T-town on March 28, 2022, 08:49:48 AM
I really enjoy the recurve hunts. Grew up hunting with one but injuries and two shoulder surgeries have put those days in the past. Keep hunting, keep filming. Good luck.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: maineute on March 28, 2022, 11:28:54 AM
I would have a hard time driving that far to hunt and expect to succeed with a recurve. And then to try to film it on top of that? What are you going to do to make it harder next time? If that is what it takes to keep you excited, have at it.

Love the videos, am always impressed with the calling, setups and tactics. Keep up the good works.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 28, 2022, 12:12:04 PM
Awesome!! Great job on last year's harvest. Good luck this spring!!

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Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 28, 2022, 12:20:44 PM
Good luck, always enjoy your adventures.
Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: Matt76cmich on March 28, 2022, 07:07:14 PM
Can't wait to see how this year pans out. Goodluck!

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Title: Re: Probably not the best idea for me...
Post by: dublelung on March 29, 2022, 09:59:37 AM
Last year's hunt was epic! Good luck this season.