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#51

General Forum / Re: Banded birds

Last post by Zfhunter1 - Today at 08:39:37 AM

Killed a banded Jake a few years ago here at our place. Don't leave for the turkey woods without the band in my vest as a hopefully good luck charm.


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#52

General Forum / Re: Mossy Oak - Showcase

Last post by Zfhunter1 - Today at 08:34:39 AM

Sounds like a fun time.


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#53

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Types of Gobbles

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 08:32:42 AM

I suppose I would be considered to be one of those "old timers"...as much as I hate to admit it.   

Personally, I don't discern between gobbles other than whether I can tell he's coming, going, or staying put. I've had tom's gobble a lot to my calling and go the other way hastily (kindly referred to a "runners" rather than what we would like to call them)...or just hold their ground. Then again, I have had gobblers show very little interest, but eventually wander over to me...if I didn't screw things up somehow (which is always a possibility)   

In all cases, my ultimate goal is to determine which of those three things the gobbler is going to do...and adjust my own course of action based on that.  Generally, it becomes pretty clear within a short period of time what kind of gobbler I am dealing with just based on the amount of gobbling and the location changes (or not).

I think some of the things we all experience in our hunting are what we call "courtesy gobbles"...which are usually single gobbles (or perhaps a couple) in response to our calling from a gobbler that has absolutely no intention of giving you the time of day regardless of what you do. Often those gobbles are from somewhere high on a ridge or through a jungle of impenetrable "crap", the purpose of which is for you to expend your time and energy to go there...only to have that gobbler never open his mouth again...or show up if you have the patience to sit there for an interminable amount of time and wait for him to come.

Of course, some gobblers are going to be more cooperative in letting you know their intentions than others. I have found that a lot of gobbling that is steadily getting closer makes me somewhat optimistic about the potential outcome. 

Very good, Gobblenut, I'm the same way you're thinking.  Now, if he cuts me off when I'm in a series of yelps or cuts, whatever, and he does this a couple of times, I get very optimistic I can tell his intentions. 

OP, there are times I can't even tell you the difference between a jake and an old bird.  Some old birds have the worst gobbles you've ever heard.  You'll be sitting there thinking jake(s), and this paintbrush comes into view.  Some old birds sound like a 4 year-old picked up one of your box calls and tried it out for the first time. 

I will say this, you keep reading Nunnery and Morgan, those two were/are great writers.  I'll throw in Brady and Lovette Williams, Latham and Mcllhenny.

#54

Welcome Posts for new members /Introduce Yourself / Re: I know it’s not turkey….

Last post by Zfhunter1 - Today at 08:26:17 AM

Just like you I love bench shooting it's fun to see what you can really do and hit at different ranges if you have the space.


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#55

General Forum / Re: Scouting or just trusting ...

Last post by Will - Today at 08:25:25 AM

I scout. Although the places I hunt typically have birds in the same areas year to year, I still check for sign and new dead fall or tress to sit against.

#56

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: "Sitting down to a tu...

Last post by Zfhunter1 - Today at 08:24:19 AM

A lot of great knowledge and advice here crazy to think how much of a difference different styles will help. Might have to try some of these tips.


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#57

General Forum / Re: Scouting or just trusting ...

Last post by jmart241 - Today at 08:18:16 AM

Scout as much as possible every morning im not working every night always try get a idea where they might be at certain times of the day. I just can't stay home I want to know where they are

#58

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Things Not To Eat Before S...

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 08:17:35 AM

I'm just making funny conversation before the season.  I saw some cartoon type thing on facebook while watching the Alabama basketball game last night, the guy was going through things not to eat before climbing into a deer stand.  The game got boring as all get out with the fouls.

I thought it might be fun on here to see.  31 views so far and only 3 replies, that's no fun.  You old timers help these young folks out.

I'm with Bowguy and Happy,  I can drink black coffee anytime, it doesn't really affect me, with Bowguy, I'm going to be the first to the woods, you aren't going to beat me!!!!!!!!!  Black coffee set on a timer, pour into a thermos and pour a cup, throw on clothes, grab gun, bag, load my pockets, I'm out the door.  I'm one that doesn't have to eat, I can go all day.  The thermos is for the cleaning time and the drive home.  Nope, I don't take water, I generally may have a payday in the satchel, if I do fine, if I don't fine.  Somedays I get to hunt all day, some days I'm on a schedule.

I thought it might be fun to discuss this fun, delicate matter.

#59

Trumpets / Wingbones Forum / Re: Now that Nashville is over...

Last post by richard black - Today at 08:15:09 AM

Those look very nice. Good work!

#60

General Forum / Re: Scouting or just trusting ...

Last post by Zfhunter1 - Today at 08:11:24 AM

Thank you all for the knowledge always good to hear what everyone thinks and how everyone does it a lil differently.


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