Osceolas 2, Zelmo1 0

[zelmo1]

Well, I got whooped again in Florida, lol. Great trip, Tom007 did get a beautiful bird but no luck for me this time. Great hunt and shot on his bird. Overall great trip with the one bird and the people and food was great. No luck on a retirement property in Tennessee, but Mrs. Z and I had a great time looking. Maybe one more time in Florida, third times a charm right, lol. Thanks to Tom and Mike Robare for a great time. Check out Mikes award winning calls on his FB page. I have a fair few and Tom grabbed a special box. Maybe next time.    Z

[Tom007]

Hunting these swamp dwellers really changed my mind on what really is the toughest species to hunt. It took a collaborative effort with Zelmo, and Mike Robare to get a lucky chance at one of these wary birds. The high water mark in the trees where I got him was about six foot high. It took us 4 hours to finally get him to commit into range, we got into his "nasty" comfort zone where other hunters might not venture into. Mike Robare has a tremendous knowledge of this property, it showed in every set-up where we had turkey action. I never realized how renown a call-maker he is, and how good his calls really are. A big shout out to Mike, he's a great guy. And Mr. Zelmo, thanks for including me in creating a memory that will last forever. Be safe...

[bbcoach]

Love the competition with those Swampers.  They are the hardest to kill IMO.  Hunting and seeing them isn't the problem, it's getting them to the end of the gun barrel, that's the challenge.  It took me 4 days, several years ago, to get my bird and we hunted hard.  Congrats 007!  Z it's not easy but it will happen.

[Greg Massey]

Awesome guys, glad your both safe and had a great time on your hunt in Fl ... Congrats on the gobbler and all the memories y'all made ... 

[GobbleNut]

Sounds like you guys had a great trip.  Congrats to you Tom007 for your success...and to you Z for your opportunity to have to try again in the future!      

[JeffC]

Congrats Tom on a great Osceola! Glad everyone had a safe and successful hunt, great memories for all!! Dont worry Z, just gives that bird another year of growth on spurs and beard, you will get him!!

[Tail Feathers]

Well, I got whooped again in Florida, lol. Great trip, Tom007 did get a beautiful bird but no luck for me this time. Great hunt and shot on his bird. Overall great trip with the one bird and the people and food was great. No luck on a retirement property in Tennessee, but Mrs. Z and I had a great time looking. Maybe one more time in Florida, third times a charm right, lol. Thanks to Tom and Mike Robare for a great time. Check out Mikes award winning calls on his FB page. I have a fair few and Tom grabbed a special box. Maybe next time.    Z

We may have met.  I spent some time visiting with Mike Robare this weekend.  I was the good looking one in camp.   

[Tom007]

Thanks for the kind words.....

[Muzzy61]

Sounds like a fun hunt. Congrats to Tom.

[Happy]

Congrats. Glad y'all had some fun.

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[Moore]

sounds like you fellas had a great time. congrats Tom007 on your bird

[Yoder409]

Sounds like a great trip !!!

Gonna give Mr. Blackwing a go for a few days coming up, here.

We'll see how it goes.....

[Turkeybutt]

It will happen Z, I got faith in ya bud.
Tom, congratulations on a beautiful hard earned bird. Remember I want to hear the blow by blow when you get a chance.
Memories for a lifetime for the both of you. Way to go guys!

[Tom007]

Will do brother, amen and thx...

[3bailey3]

Awesome trip guys and congrats on the bird Tom!