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Title: Didn't hear any gobble on the roost but it didn't matter!
Post by: TheTwistedOne on April 13, 2011, 01:06:13 PM

This morning was silent. Owl hooting and crow calling got no answer. Been the way of it every time I've got to go this season.

A little discouraged, I set up in some open pines near a field edge I found some tracks in and just started some blind calling. Finally at 8:05am I spot a tom entering the sour grass 200 yards away. I call he answers! Breaks into strut. 15 minutes later I've got three jakes within 15 yards of me. One of the jakes is sporting a 7-8" beard. Almost a shooter but the one in the field dwarfs him.

The jake gang sees the gobbler and goes out to harass him. They change their minds when they get closer and keep their distance! It takes me until 8:44am to finally get this bird into range. Almost 40 minutes of strutting and gobbling. It was awesome. I just knew a hen was gonna intercept him but God was kind to me this morning! Thank you Lord!

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216626_1964433837458_1441240563_2238820_3782527_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208707_1964434157466_1441240563_2238821_6694205_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216410_1964434837483_1441240563_2238823_3050880_n.jpg)

10 3/4" beard, 1 1/8" spurs, 22lbs a really fine bird! I'm ecstatic!

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Post by: Timmer on April 13, 2011, 01:09:32 PM

Congrats! :happy0064:

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Post by: bowhunter84 on April 13, 2011, 01:14:08 PM

congrats :icon_thumright:

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Post by: PANYHunter on April 13, 2011, 01:15:33 PM

Nice bird!! Thanks for sharing. :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

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Post by: turkey slayer on April 13, 2011, 01:16:46 PM

nice bird congrats!

Title: Re: Didn't hear any gobble on the roost but it didn't matter!
Post by: VAHUNTER on April 13, 2011, 01:33:39 PM

nothing comes close to a action packed turkey hunt. sounds the ole boy put on a fantastic show for you. i wish they all was like that. Congrats on a great bird :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

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Post by: Basser69 on April 13, 2011, 01:35:42 PM

Congrats on a great bird! :z-guntootsmiley:

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Post by: 4nwtf on April 13, 2011, 01:53:52 PM

congrats on a nice bird

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Post by: Gobble! on April 13, 2011, 02:04:31 PM

sounds like a good hunt congrats!!

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Post by: njdevilsb on April 13, 2011, 02:09:06 PM

Nice bird. Congrats.

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Post by: Rio Fan on April 13, 2011, 02:17:13 PM

Congrats on a beautiful bird! :icon_thumright:

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Post by: struttin_1 on April 13, 2011, 02:17:49 PM

Sounds like you got to see quite the show! :happy0064:
Congrats on the bird! :z-guntootsmiley:

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Post by: buck_hunter21 on April 13, 2011, 02:18:30 PM

:icon_thumright:

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Post by: chcltlabz on April 13, 2011, 02:24:22 PM

Is that a magazine extension?

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Post by: Reloader on April 13, 2011, 03:43:48 PM

Congrats!

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Post by: archery1 on April 13, 2011, 03:46:10 PM

:icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
way to go
congrats

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Post by: Hognutz on April 13, 2011, 04:03:45 PM

Congrats on a beautiful bird, Mr. Twister. He is a boss Hog..Well done..Mike :you_rock:

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Post by: Mailman on April 13, 2011, 04:09:55 PM

congrats

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Post by: Trip on April 13, 2011, 04:48:29 PM

Congrats on a fine bird!!

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Post by: chatterbox on April 13, 2011, 05:17:57 PM

Congrats on a fine hunt, and a great bird! :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

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Post by: JVA54 on April 13, 2011, 05:27:35 PM

:icon_thumright: Congrats!!

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Post by: Wrangler95 on April 13, 2011, 05:52:25 PM

:z-guntootsmiley:

Very nice,congrats!!!

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Post by: cannonball on April 13, 2011, 08:50:33 PM

:icon_thumright:

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Post by: moonman on April 13, 2011, 08:52:10 PM

:you_rock:

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Post by: KYFrid on April 13, 2011, 10:24:06 PM

Yep no denying he's the boss! Congrats and great story! :z-guntootsmiley:

Title: Re: Didn't hear any gobble on the roost but it didn't matter!
Post by: RutnNStrutn on April 13, 2011, 10:32:12 PM

Sounds like you had a great hunt!! Lovin' that Screamin Demon 2 call!! I've also got one!! Congrats on your bird!! :icon_thumright:

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Post by: Flydown on April 13, 2011, 10:42:30 PM

Great looking Turkey!Congrats! :you_rock: :you_rock: :you_rock: :you_rock: :you_rock:

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Post by: spur collector on April 13, 2011, 10:47:58 PM

:icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:

Title: Re: Didn't hear any gobble on the roost but it didn't matter!
Post by: TheTwistedOne on April 13, 2011, 10:50:06 PM

Quote from: RutnNStrutn on April 13, 2011, 10:32:12 PM
Sounds like you had a great hunt!! Lovin' that Screamin Demon 2 call!! I've also got one!! Congrats on your bird!! :icon_thumright:

Agreed! Perfection's Screamin Demon 2 call is my favorite call.

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Post by: boggszilla on April 13, 2011, 11:12:24 PM

Congrats,fine bird you got there!!!

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Post by: RaspyD on April 14, 2011, 12:48:09 PM

Quote from: TheTwistedOne on April 13, 2011, 10:50:06 PM
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on April 13, 2011, 10:32:12 PM
Sounds like you had a great hunt!! Lovin' that Screamin Demon 2 call!! I've also got one!! Congrats on your bird!! :icon_thumright:

Agreed! Perfection's Screamin Demon 2 call is my favorite call.

Well done TwistedOne!! Great story and a great bird!!
Nice call too!! ;)

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