Va Gobbler 04-15-2016

[mossybird]

Went to a small farm this morning that I hadn't hunted yet this year in hopes to at least hear one. Went to the top of the mountain and heard 7 different turkeys. Set up on the one closest to me and got the decoy on the spot I thought he would come. Gave 4 light yelps and did a fly down with my hat. Sit there for a bit and gave some more light yelps and he answered me. About 10 minutes went by and he gobbled on his own twice. Gave a few light yelps once again and shut up. About 5 minutes went by and I saw him coming up over the hill. He walked a few steps and double gobbled. At this point he was about 45 yards. I had my gun facing the wrong direction so I had to wait until he went behind a tree to swing around. He strutted on in to about 35 yards and he went behind a big red oak and I swung up and waited for him to come out the other side. He finally came out and the long beards did their job. 8 inch beard because he did have beard rot. 1 1/8 inch Spurs on both sides 21 pounds. Great turkey and a awesome day.


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[Dr Juice]

Awesome hooks. Congrats.

[GOOSESLAYER]

congrats good bird

[albrubacker]

Congrats! 

[Happy]

Congrats in the bird!

[SS Calls]

Congrats!!

[g8rvet]

Limb hanger!  nice bird.

[Hookinembig]

Congrats on the bird. Where in VA do you hunt? Most birds around central VA seem to be quiet once they hit the ground this year.

[mossybird]

Congrats on the bird. Where in VA do you hunt? Most birds around central VA seem to be quiet once they hit the ground this year.

I hunt in the Rapidan/Orange/Culpeper area and as far as gobbling goes they've been less talkative. This nice weather this week is getting them vocal. Good luck to you ?

[cramerhunts]

Very nice. Congratulations!

[Gooserbat]

Nice!

[Greg Massey]

Nice job on your bird..

[renegade19]

 

[surehuntsalot]

congrats

[jordanz7935]

Very nice gobbler!  congrats