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Title: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: catman529 on April 03, 2013, 03:07:20 PM
Here is the video of my full opening weekend on public land. Two different WMAs, 2 days of hunting, 2 dead public land longbeards.

Video is 15 minutes long , hope you all enjoy it. It covers the best of the whole hunting experience and not just the kill shots.

Self filmed with a camo'd out tripod and my Lumix FX75 point and shoot in HD video (click the gear icon in the video player and switch to 720p if your internet connection is good).
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[size:14pt]CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nBTBFk520)[/size][/color]

I couldn't be more fortunate, and never would have guessed my weekend would go so well. My goal was always an opening day gobbler, but I really would not have hoped or guessed for 2 birds in the first 2 days. Thank the Lord for a good start to the season.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee485/catman529/P1000739_zps72c37d21.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee485/catman529/4E5521D0-D9BC-4CEC-94A1-6CA502D9D3FA-27570-000031087DAE4278_zps29056977.jpg)
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on April 03, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
What did you shoot them with?

Nice birds by the way!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Gooserbat on April 03, 2013, 03:28:35 PM
 :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: alclark2 on April 03, 2013, 03:33:04 PM
There is nothing like getting a long beard on public! .. 2 in 2 days CONGRATS!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: catman529 on April 03, 2013, 03:42:01 PM
Quote from: Daman on April 03, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
What did you shoot them with?

Nice birds by the way!
Thanks I am shooting a NEF Pardner 12 gauge and 3" Winchester Supreme high velocity #5s
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Wingboneman on April 03, 2013, 03:44:54 PM
 :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: hookedspur on April 03, 2013, 03:58:10 PM
Congrats X 2
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: ceejay on April 03, 2013, 04:06:05 PM
Impressive.  Some really video on that 2nd bird.   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: DirtNap647 on April 03, 2013, 04:19:08 PM
i really enjoyed that video congrats
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: trippsims on April 03, 2013, 04:23:37 PM
Congrats on the birds! The last part of that video is awesome too!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: headbanger on April 03, 2013, 04:33:23 PM
Jam up job on the video   well done X2
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: albrubacker on April 03, 2013, 04:48:21 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: wvboy on April 03, 2013, 04:53:56 PM
Yes.. that is some real Reality hunting Video right there.. showing the misses as well as the hits is admirable.. I tip my hat to you man..

Congrats..
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: boomer on April 03, 2013, 05:00:27 PM
Congrats!!! Nice video.
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: spur collector on April 03, 2013, 05:05:57 PM
Congrats on two fine Tennessee longbeards
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Big Gun on April 03, 2013, 05:29:47 PM
Nice job Catman on the public birds.  Great video!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: steveo on April 03, 2013, 05:56:01 PM
     :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: hobbes on April 03, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
Congrats.  Enjoyed the video. 
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: AUDoubleBeard on April 03, 2013, 06:41:40 PM
Talk about your ups and downs....  Great video and two fine birds!  :icon_thumright: :newmascot:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: darn2ten on April 03, 2013, 07:39:40 PM
 :you_rock: Cool video, and congrats again to a fellow Tennesseeian!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Gobblehead30 on April 03, 2013, 08:13:38 PM
Nice Congrats!  I also hunted WS on the opener for the first time in a few years but I spent most of my time trying to get away from other hunters.. 
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Gold Spur on April 03, 2013, 08:47:56 PM
Congrats on some awesome birds. Enjoyed the video also... :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: tomstopper on April 03, 2013, 08:51:30 PM
Quote from: hobbes on April 03, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
Congrats.  Enjoyed the video.
:agreed: Congrats.....
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on April 03, 2013, 09:13:41 PM
Well done.   I enjoyed it. 
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: JVA54 on April 03, 2013, 10:23:28 PM

   Congrats!!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Rio Fan on April 03, 2013, 10:26:03 PM
Cool video.  Congrats on the birds!  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: alloutdoors on April 03, 2013, 11:43:12 PM
Congrats! Enjoyed the video, I got a laugh out of the make-shift tube call but it sounded pretty good!  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: noggin buster on April 04, 2013, 09:26:52 AM
Well Done! I enjoyed that
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Wrangler95 on April 04, 2013, 11:33:10 AM
:z-guntootsmiley:


Very nice going , congrats!!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Publicland on April 04, 2013, 11:43:44 AM
Good job bud!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: CT Spur Collector on April 04, 2013, 03:39:54 PM
Dig your video...you got yourself a honey hole there son..I was surprised you weren't beaten' other hunters off.  Your video quality is superb..

Dig your tube call and you do a great job with it. I had to laugh though when you said you had to get to the store....I thought you were headed for more shells!

You seem to be a fine young man and are doing a great job..the only tip I'd have..(you may not care).. is maybe a bit more patience.  You'll save a bunch of ammo and less shoulder pain..hahaha.

Good job.
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: redleg06 on April 04, 2013, 04:06:27 PM
Enjoyed the video...looks like you were all over them!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: sixbird on April 04, 2013, 08:39:30 PM
Improvise, adapt and overcome! I've got to say, I'm impressed! Most people, me included, would have been lost without a commercial call. You, on the other hand, just improvised...Hats off to you young man! That quality will serve you well throughout your life...
Loved the vid. Raw, just as it happened. That second gobbler was a classic. Gobbling and showing off...POW! NICE!
Makes me anxious for our starter on the 22nd!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: alclark2 on April 06, 2013, 12:59:21 AM
I always like a realistic video! Good video and great birds from the public. I'd rather watch video like this than the same old longbeard madness 52 or whatever they are on now.
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: DanT on April 06, 2013, 08:31:17 AM
Impressive opening weekend! That had to be a roller coaster with the misses and then coming through with dead birds! Congrats!
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: Tommy Strutsalot on April 06, 2013, 10:28:56 AM
Those are two great birds.  Especially the 2nd bird. Good vid too. 
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: ncturkey on April 06, 2013, 11:31:03 AM
Great video. Way to go on keeping it real. With misses and kills and all. Plus your homemade calls and self videoing. Congrats in two well earned gobblers.
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: RIO GRANDE MAN on April 06, 2013, 02:52:21 PM
Congrats!  Great job on the self video! 
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: captin_hook on April 06, 2013, 06:26:54 PM
I really like your video.  A couple of fine birds. Everyone misses, I liked the fact that you showed that. I hope you aren't shooting nitros.haha :toothy12: anyway, congrats and awesome video. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: mnturkey on April 06, 2013, 08:33:44 PM
congratulations nice birds and a great video.
Title: Re: Opening weekend - 2 days, 2 WMAs, 2 dead birds, self-filmed video
Post by: longspur on April 07, 2013, 01:57:36 PM
nice. now thats what I call hanging in there. My best private land don't have birds like that.