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Title: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: knifeshark on May 02, 2016, 11:24:55 AM
Got this guy at 6:00 this morning, right off the roost. It was rainy and foggy , but he came a runnin', and I was happy to tag out today. 17 lbs. 4 inch beard. A decent size jake. Shot him at 15 yards with my Ithaca Turkey Slayer, Kicks GT .665 choke, Winchester XR Long beard #5 shot. That shell really crumpled him, dropped him dead in his tracks. I was using a David Halloran crystal mistress glass with a custom made Rosewood striker ,and a Hooks Executioner mouth call.
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Post by: SS Calls on May 02, 2016, 11:27:30 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: renegade19 on May 02, 2016, 12:06:13 PM
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Title: Re: Pennsylvania spring gobbler
Post by: borderjumper on May 02, 2016, 12:44:03 PM
Very nice.I will be after them again in Crawford county tomorrow. If no luck in the morning will cross over to the Ohio side sine now open for all day.Birds around be now have wanted to play.Will be hunt number 7 with no luck but having a great time since retired and don't have to worry about anything except hunting.
Title: Re: Pennsylvania spring gobbler
Post by: tomstopper on May 02, 2016, 02:25:26 PM
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Title: Re: Pennsylvania spring gobbler
Post by: dejake on May 02, 2016, 02:43:53 PM
makes a rainy day a little brighter!
Title: Re: Pennsylvania spring gobbler
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 02, 2016, 02:50:08 PM
 Congrats! Great job
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Post by: steveo on May 02, 2016, 09:38:45 PM
Congrats :icon_thumright:
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Post by: Strut Buster on May 02, 2016, 09:51:23 PM
Congrat's!
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Post by: Gooserbat on May 02, 2016, 10:28:37 PM
Great job
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Post by: Ruger M77 on May 03, 2016, 04:24:43 AM
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Post by: TRG3 on May 03, 2016, 09:57:21 AM
Glad you were successful. There were probably a few that stayed home because of the weather and missed out on bagging a bird.
Title: Re: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: albrubacker on May 03, 2016, 10:24:34 AM
Congrats! I will be trying in Snyder co. this weekend.
Title: Re: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: Tunaguy on May 03, 2016, 11:17:55 AM
Congrats on your bird! What scope you using on your Ithaca? Any problems w/ fogging in this wonderful weather?
PS - Love the the turkey track/flag patch.
Title: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: tha bugman on May 03, 2016, 12:41:01 PM
Love those PA birds!  Congrats!


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Title: Re: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: knifeshark on May 03, 2016, 01:54:28 PM
Thanks for all the positive comments, the scope I have on my gun is a Nikon 2 x 7 in realtree, and it has performed well with no fogging issues. I also have see thru mounts with fiber optic sights. I really don't have any excuses to miss, as the deck is stacked heavily in my favor. It is a turkey killin' machine. Also shoot a 20 ga. with no scope, but that morning I figured I could use the extra help. Good hunting to all! 
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 03, 2016, 02:33:33 PM
Congrats on your bird!! :icon_thumright:
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Post by: surehuntsalot on May 04, 2016, 07:42:28 PM
congrats
Title: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: WildSpur on May 04, 2016, 07:46:18 PM
Good deal!

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Title: Re: Pennsylvania Spring Gobbler
Post by: SteelerFan on May 04, 2016, 08:02:26 PM
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