My season is officially underway. Unfortunately my first trip is over and I'm empty handed. The hunt was still a complete success though. I went with my usual travel buddy and we started on some heavily hunted public land in Florida in an attempt to finish his grand slam, a goal he's been 3/4 of the way to finishing for the last 14 years. On just the second morning we had a great roost hunt and he killed his Osceola just a minute or two after the bird hit the ground. We spent the rest of that day and most of the next in the same area without hearing a bird so we went to Mississippi where I had drawn a public land voucher. Unfortunately weather and birds didn't cooperate at all and we left after 3 days without hearing a single gobble. We had some rough hunting but I'm honored to have been a part of finishing his slam. I've actually been with him for the full slam now which was pretty cool.
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Congrats to your buddy on finishing his slam!!
Congrats to Yal. I've hardly been able to hunt my homestate due to being in a shutdown at work. And it's rained 2 out of the 3 days I've been off so I feel ya on the weather. I'll be starting my first trip Saturday. Birdless so far as well.
congrats to him! look at that gobbler taking a little nap with his head on a cushion, cool pic!
Awesome!!! Those woods look gorgeous too!! Was he standing in water for his final breath??
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Congrats
Congrats!!! Looked like a fun hunt.
Congratulations. Man this weather in Alabama was beautiful this afternoon. I can't start until April 8th.
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That's great you two got to share that together. Congrats on your buddies slam. Great looking bird.
Thanks everybody! It was a good time for sure. He wasn't in the water when he died but he had just walked across some 20 yards before the shot
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Quote from: Kygobblergetter on March 29, 2024, 11:38:54 PM
Thanks everybody! It was a good time for sure. He wasn't in the water when he died but he had just walked across some 20 yards before the shot
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I realized after i asked that i probably shouldve known, as the bird looks totally dry lol! Regardless of my stupidity, again, awesome bird, and awesome pictures!
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Congrats to you and your friend! I'm sure it was a great time
Congratulations to your buddy for completing his slam, Brent. Sounds like you two had a great hunt to start the season off. :icon_thumright:
Quote from: Kygobblergetter on March 27, 2024, 06:52:03 PM
My season is officially underway. Unfortunately my first trip is over and I'm empty handed. The hunt was still a complete success though. I went with my usual travel buddy and we started on some heavily hunted public land in Florida in an attempt to finish his grand slam, a goal he's been 3/4 of the way to finishing for the last 14 years. On just the second morning we had a great roost hunt and he killed his Osceola just a minute or two after the bird hit the ground. We spent the rest of that day and most of the next in the same area without hearing a bird so we went to Mississippi where I had drawn a public land voucher. Unfortunately weather and birds didn't cooperate at all and we left after 3 days without hearing a single gobble. We had some rough hunting but I'm honored to have been a part of finishing his slam. I've actually been with him for the full slam now which was pretty cool.
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How crazy is public ground in Florida?
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Congrats!
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Quote from: Kygobblergetter on March 27, 2024, 06:52:03 PM
My season is officially underway. Unfortunately my first trip is over and I'm empty handed. The hunt was still a complete success though. I went with my usual travel buddy and we started on some heavily hunted public land in Florida in an attempt to finish his grand slam, a goal he's been 3/4 of the way to finishing for the last 14 years. On just the second morning we had a great roost hunt and he killed his Osceola just a minute or two after the bird hit the ground. We spent the rest of that day and most of the next in the same area without hearing a bird so we went to Mississippi where I had drawn a public land voucher. Unfortunately weather and birds didn't cooperate at all and we left after 3 days without hearing a single gobble. We had some rough hunting but I'm honored to have been a part of finishing his slam. I've actually been with him for the full slam now which was pretty cool.
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How crazy is public ground in Florida?
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It was pretty busy but not awful. It was second week of season when we were there and they have a daily quota. Lots of people but we got to hunt and never had anyone screw us up
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I get to take my 2 nephews Sunday morning. We're hoping for a repeat of last year. Hunt last year took a whole 2-3 minutes after they pitched down. My brother was there sunday and seen 8 strutters where we're gonna be. Hopefully they both connect.