Title: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on April 30, 2020, 11:21:30 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on April 30, 2020, 11:21:30 PM
First day out was gusty winds and cold and no gobbling so we only hunted a couple hours and pulled the plug on it.
Today was a whole different day with nice weather and decent gobbling in the morning. I called a nice one into about 50yds,but he wouldn't budge past that. We ended up moving after about a hour and set up on a spot in the direction he went. After cold calling for about a hour he(anyway I think it was the same one) came out of the woods silent at 40yds and didn't live to gobble about it. Not the most exciting hunt ive had by a long shot,but ended up weighing 27.25lbs...1.25inch spurs,and a 11 inch beard...
My son still has a tag,but I had to come back home to get payroll done and some other unfinished work.
We're going to head back tomorrow late morning/afternoon and work on filling his last tag and that might be it for this spring. Goodluck & Be safe...
Today was a whole different day with nice weather and decent gobbling in the morning. I called a nice one into about 50yds,but he wouldn't budge past that. We ended up moving after about a hour and set up on a spot in the direction he went. After cold calling for about a hour he(anyway I think it was the same one) came out of the woods silent at 40yds and didn't live to gobble about it. Not the most exciting hunt ive had by a long shot,but ended up weighing 27.25lbs...1.25inch spurs,and a 11 inch beard...
My son still has a tag,but I had to come back home to get payroll done and some other unfinished work.
We're going to head back tomorrow late morning/afternoon and work on filling his last tag and that might be it for this spring. Goodluck & Be safe...
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 05:53:46 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 05:53:46 AM
Wow. Congrats. Is that correct? 27+ lbs? That's huge!
I never seen a gobbler that large. In southern NY, i would be lucky to score a gobbler tipping the scales at 20-lbs.
Anyway, congrats again and pls share some pics when you get a chance.
I never seen a gobbler that large. In southern NY, i would be lucky to score a gobbler tipping the scales at 20-lbs.
Anyway, congrats again and pls share some pics when you get a chance.
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Chris O on May 01, 2020, 06:05:54 AM
Post by: Chris O on May 01, 2020, 06:05:54 AM
Nice job, 4 th season can be tough some years
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: guesswho on May 01, 2020, 08:28:44 AM
Post by: guesswho on May 01, 2020, 08:28:44 AM
Nice, that's a good one all the way around. We call Turkey Gobblers like that toads, but that's probably on the pc list of disrespectful terms. Congrats on a really nice Wild Turkey Gobbler!
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 01, 2020, 08:53:59 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 01, 2020, 08:53:59 AM
27 pounds? Wow!! That's a fat Butterball!! (since we're on a roll with the disrespectful names) 
:D
Sent from deep in the woods where the critters roam.
:DSent from deep in the woods where the critters roam.
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on May 01, 2020, 09:52:05 AM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on May 01, 2020, 09:52:05 AM
Quote from: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 05:53:46 AMYeah. It's correct. I've had several over the years that I never weighed that would have been bigger. My first one I ever killed I swear would have been pushing 30lbs...
Wow. Congrats. Is that correct? 27+ lbs? That's huge!
I never seen a gobbler that large. In southern NY, i would be lucky to score a gobbler tipping the scales at 20-lbs.
Anyway, congrats again and pls share some pics when you get a chance.
Other than the occasional harsh winters they have all the good viddles they need..
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Yoteduster on May 01, 2020, 12:12:15 PM
Post by: Yoteduster on May 01, 2020, 12:12:15 PM
Congrats on a nice gobbler
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 12:49:41 PM
Post by: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 12:49:41 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on May 01, 2020, 09:52:05 AMSimply awesome!Quote from: Dr Juice on May 01, 2020, 05:53:46 AMYeah. It's correct. I've had several over the years that I never weighed that would have been bigger. My first one I ever killed I swear would have been pushing 30lbs...
Wow. Congrats. Is that correct? 27+ lbs? That's huge!
I never seen a gobbler that large. In southern NY, i would be lucky to score a gobbler tipping the scales at 20-lbs.
Anyway, congrats again and pls share some pics when you get a chance.
Other than the occasional harsh winters they have all the good viddles they need..
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: timberjack86 on May 01, 2020, 05:38:32 PM
Post by: timberjack86 on May 01, 2020, 05:38:32 PM
Congrats on your bird! :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Tom007 on May 01, 2020, 05:39:55 PM
Post by: Tom007 on May 01, 2020, 05:39:55 PM
Beauty, way to go. Congrats
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: ElkTurkMan on May 01, 2020, 07:46:39 PM
Post by: ElkTurkMan on May 01, 2020, 07:46:39 PM
That's a hoss!!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: oakraidia on May 02, 2020, 12:32:09 PM
Post by: oakraidia on May 02, 2020, 12:32:09 PM
Congrats!
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Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Turkeytider on May 02, 2020, 01:25:37 PM
Post by: Turkeytider on May 02, 2020, 01:25:37 PM
Good Lord !! Down here in Georgia, 21, 22 lb. turkey is a real nice bird. Start pushing 25lbs, you`re in truly exceptional range.
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: JeffC on May 03, 2020, 07:12:54 AM
Post by: JeffC on May 03, 2020, 07:12:54 AM
Congrats on a monster gobbler.
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Dtrkyman on May 03, 2020, 02:25:10 PM
Post by: Dtrkyman on May 03, 2020, 02:25:10 PM
That's a hoss TOM!
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: Greg Massey on May 03, 2020, 03:13:04 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on May 03, 2020, 03:13:04 PM
Nice big gobbler , congrats..
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 03, 2020, 04:20:17 PM
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on May 03, 2020, 04:20:17 PM
Congratulations nice turkey
Title: Re: Killed a Nice 4th Season Iowa Bird or as some would say (Gobbler) ????
Post by: tomstopper on May 03, 2020, 09:18:41 PM
Post by: tomstopper on May 03, 2020, 09:18:41 PM
Congrats