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Title: Scouting on the Horse Ranch
Post by: TRKYHTR on February 25, 2014, 11:05:09 PM
Today I went to the horse ranch before work. Most of the turkeys flew down at 6:04. That is very dark. They were all down by 6:30. I had seen this group of birds near a big oak tree at around 8:00 am the other morning so I decided to set up near there. What ensued was about 100 turkeys with 15 yards of me at one point. They were so close that I couldn't move the camera. They saw me but didn't spook. They were more inquisitive and anything. Hope you enjoy my morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g00Wg68Rfc
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Post by: CASH on February 26, 2014, 12:15:32 AM
Nice Joe
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Post by: TNTOM on February 26, 2014, 01:57:20 AM
I know where I would be sitting 3/29 at 6:25 AM.
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Post by: DirtNap647 on February 26, 2014, 05:34:48 AM
 :z-guntootsmiley:
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Post by: captin_hook on February 26, 2014, 06:46:57 AM
Some nice gobblers in there Joe. I gotta get to Cali to hunt sometime!
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Post by: bamagtrdude on February 26, 2014, 06:57:53 AM
Man - turkey heaven!!!  Looks like you'll be having a great year!!   :angel9:
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Post by: hotrod3h on February 26, 2014, 08:48:09 AM
Impressive. Very Impressive! What more can be said.

Joe... A few observations if I may. Impressive flock size is this winter flock where birds all bunched up or is this normal size ? It appears there are some big I mean big hens. I don't remember them being that big. Obviously some good gobblers there but impressive is more than a few Jake's for next year and beyond. I see from vehicles they don't mind putting on a show for everyone! Hopefully there aren't many bobcats or mountain lions around cause that roost seems a prime area to hang out. I'm jealous. Plus it looks warm there I'd love some of that good weather around here!
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Post by: surehuntsalot on February 26, 2014, 07:29:49 PM
very nice
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Post by: AUDoubleBeard on February 26, 2014, 09:11:24 PM
Nice video :icon_thumright:
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Post by: stringtown on February 27, 2014, 05:40:06 PM
I'm jealous as heck. Not sure what the limit is out there but you should be done pretty quick.
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Post by: northms on February 27, 2014, 05:47:47 PM
That's crazy how close to town those birds seem to be.  There's a neighborhood in the background and school buses and cars just riding by.
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Post by: tomstopper on February 27, 2014, 09:19:42 PM
Nice group of birds you got there. Good luck this season....
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on February 27, 2014, 09:23:10 PM
Scouting? Looks like you've got that flock pretty well patterned!! I'd wish you luck, but if you're hunting there, you won't need it. :lol:
Any chance of there being that many birds on the WMA I'll be hunting in on the Cali opener? ;) ;D
Title: Re: Scouting on the Horse Ranch
Post by: TRKYHTR on February 28, 2014, 12:36:29 AM
Quote from: northms on February 27, 2014, 05:47:47 PM
That's crazy how close to town those birds seem to be.  There's a neighborhood in the background and school buses and cars just riding by.

No neighborhood nearby. The house in the background is about 400 yards away or so. The cars are on a small Hwy. The closest town is about 12 miles away. This road is the only way to get anywhere. Thats why there are so many cars driving by.

Joe
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Post by: Jay on February 28, 2014, 04:34:10 AM
Love those videos of yours. That is a sight I Don't get to see in the areas I hunt.
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Post by: ctwny1 on February 28, 2014, 06:10:01 AM
Man....I saw a few HORSES in that flock. Your set!
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Post by: GSLAM95 on February 28, 2014, 11:54:40 AM
Joe that was sweet!  Thanks for sharing...
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Post by: flintlock on February 28, 2014, 12:32:07 PM
 :newmascot:  I'd pass out!