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Title: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on March 16, 2023, 09:33:07 PM
Stump and I, each plan to be pursuing gobs this season armed with the formidable Big Jim Thunderchild.

Our arrows will sport Tree Sharks backed by 100 gn inserts.

The Turkey Guild has already filed several protests and conducted numerous violent demonstrations.

What will others have in their arsenal?
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Steelhead on March 16, 2023, 09:42:16 PM
Thunderchild vs Thunderchicken :)

It will be epic!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: 5deer on March 17, 2023, 06:39:26 AM
   :clapper:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on March 17, 2023, 08:03:01 AM
I too will be chasing the thunderchicken!  Birds are already calling at my house and hoping to get away for a couple days to chase the osceola with some friends.. Will also be heading to Mexico in late April in hopes of bagging a Gould and some Javelina!

I will be shooting either a thunderchild or a Mountain Monarch this spring and lofting Dark Timber arrows tipped with a BigJim Big "3" 300 grain broadhead at them.  I predict Death and destruction!
BigJim
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: JohnnyBa on March 17, 2023, 08:46:01 AM
 For me it’s continued target shooting as I can watch several small groups of the gobblers heading through my back 40. I still have done no serious scouting, but have got lots of areas to check when I am ready and time allows. I am very envious of you active hunters and just can’t wait to start my hunts. Until my name pops up on Jim’s build list, will be using my new ShatterProof RD Bones Long bow at 45# @ 28”. Arrows will be woodies made up to 450 total wt with some 125 gn Annihilator 3 blade BH’s. Time will tell, but am hoping for some boots in the woods late ‘23 or early ‘24.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: mnbwhtr on March 17, 2023, 09:57:49 AM
For me it'll be a Toelke whip with Bullheads for head shots or Snuffers for body shots. Arrows will weigh 500 to 520 gr
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: PrimitivePete on March 17, 2023, 10:23:10 AM
For me this year it's going to be a Black Widow TF, Easton XX75 2117's with WASP Traditional Sharpshooter broadheads. Likely going to be the same rig I use in the fall as well.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: durp on March 17, 2023, 10:35:32 AM
I guess I'm gone be watching again this spring...I've got grand kids that need to hunt and a few friends that have never killed a thunder chicken so I'll be collecting wings for fetching and mounting fans and beards.

Come fall ill thin out the hens  :readit:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: pdk25 on March 17, 2023, 07:20:34 PM
Nice.  My first turkey was a jake take with a thunderchild and a Simmons tigershark.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Possum Head on March 17, 2023, 08:14:50 PM
Good luck to all of you! Surely someone will self video 🙏
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Smguinnip on March 17, 2023, 10:54:44 PM
It could be a Fedora excellerator or 560 hunter, but more than likely it’ll be one of two recently crafted KennyM r/d longbow tipped with a Zwickey that I take to the woods this year.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: JgRg1215 on March 18, 2023, 02:25:05 PM
I'm jealous Friend. I'm on Jim's list for a Thunderchild now. Unfortunately I still have quite some time until my name comes up. I love spring turkey hunting so I'll be after them with something. Good luck all.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on March 18, 2023, 03:36:46 PM
Thank you JgRg1215 ...
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Squirrel Hunter on March 19, 2023, 01:22:57 PM
We don’t have a lot of turkeys in New Mexico but that never stops me. I’ve even killed a few. I will be using one of my homemade reverse handle longbows, 66” and 55lb. Turkeys are the only critter I use carbon arrows for, so dark timber 400 shafts with Simmons Tree Sharks and heavy inserts, 612 gr total.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on March 21, 2023, 07:06:31 AM
Squirrel Hunter, you need to travel a little more.. I've hunted turkeys a few times in NM and even though I've only killed one there, I have seen hundreds.. and hundreds..
I get it though, not all areas are turkey hot beds and the numbers are down in certain areas as it seems. Georgia has shortened the season and reduced the bag limit as have other states.

I will be in North western New Mexico/South western Colorado in the fall for Deer and Elk.. May have to add a fall turkey to the list if they show themselves again  :goldtooth:
BigJim
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Bisch on March 22, 2023, 07:15:54 PM
Good luck Scott!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on March 22, 2023, 07:48:19 PM
Thank you Bisch...
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Stringwacker on March 23, 2023, 03:44:20 PM
I pretty much use a 52# PSA Black Widow recurve for everything I hunt.

As far as the arrow choice, I'm using my 400 Gold Tips with a Treeshark broadhead and a string tracker. I'm glad to say that this system has already proved effective...took a nice gobbler yesterday.

Hopefully I can keep doing my part. I know the equipment will do the job.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on March 23, 2023, 08:23:34 PM
A big congrats  to stringwhacker...
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Stump73 on March 30, 2023, 11:51:37 PM
Im hearing them gobblin in the mornings
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Longrifleman on March 31, 2023, 08:05:26 PM
My 56" Silvertip, 58" Widow, 52" Kodiak Mag, & 48" Super Mag are all competing for the opportunity...I should have it figured out in a couple more weeks! :dunno:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: JohnnyBa on March 31, 2023, 09:50:20 PM
 :goldtooth:Looks like 4 trips! :biglaugh:


My 56" Silvertip, 58" Widow, 52" Kodiak Mag, & 48" Super Mag are all competing for the opportunity...I should have it figured out in a couple more weeks! :dunno:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Longrifleman on April 01, 2023, 02:22:43 PM
Maybe so! & maybe I'll be able to meet a guy like this on one of those trips!

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Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on April 01, 2023, 09:31:54 PM
Just two weeks from today here in Kentucky.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Russell Southerland on April 03, 2023, 05:33:39 PM
Great!!! I needed some comedy today!!! :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on April 03, 2023, 08:25:32 PM
 I may have let some of the Thunderchild fans down as I started this thread. There was an issue with my Thunderchild build and I ended up switching to a 60” Mountain Monarch for the new build. Big Jim had it ready for me at the KY Tradfest this past weekend.

I have put 300 rounds thru her and she is ready for the field She is an excellent shooter, delivers a fine shot experience and has me quite confident and most pleased.

Thank you, Big Jim.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Russell Southerland on April 06, 2023, 09:15:29 PM
Keep us posted!!!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: mnbwhtr on April 07, 2023, 09:53:39 AM
In my prior post I said my Toelke Whip but my shooting lately has been more precise with my 52# Bear T/D so next Wednesday I'll be carrying it with Bullheads. Good Luck to all!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on April 14, 2023, 05:44:58 PM
One more wakeup call until the Kentucky season opener.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: pdk25 on April 14, 2023, 10:45:55 PM
I may have let some of the Thunderchild fans down as I started this thread. There was an issue with my Thunderchild build and I ended up switching to a 60” Mountain Monarch for the new build. Big Jim had it ready for me at the KY Tradfest this past weekend.

I have put 300 rounds thru her and she is ready for the field She is an excellent shooter, delivers a fine shot experience and has me quite confident and most pleased.

Thank you, Big Jim.

Killed my first turkey with a thunderchild, and my last with a 60" mountain monarch.  Both great bows, but the monarch feels more stable for me.  Good luck


.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: SeaBear on April 14, 2023, 11:44:05 PM
Happy to say I'll be leaving my shotgun home and taking my OMP 62" strata longbow 45@28 shooting a 175 gr grizzlystik samurai w/ a 74 grain insert in a GT Traditional 500. 540 grains overall. I honestly only expect to talk to other hunters in the woods this year, I haven't seen much for turkey.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Steelhead on April 15, 2023, 02:43:20 AM
Looks like instead of Thunderchicken vs Thunderchild.

Its gonna be Mountain Monarch vs Mountain Patriarch.

Let the games begin.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on April 16, 2023, 12:52:22 PM
Fine harvest pdk25...Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: pdk25 on April 16, 2023, 02:11:41 PM
Those monarchs are fine bows brother.  I bet that you make short work of a bird.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Bamboozle on April 17, 2023, 06:22:19 PM
 :clapper:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BrownA5 on April 18, 2023, 12:25:18 PM
Hopefully will get out this week.... which bow will I take?! :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on April 22, 2023, 09:19:05 PM
The Mountain Monarch unleashed the Tree Shark on a feeding frenzy this afternoon...compete pass thru...bird went 15 yards...the Mountain Monarch has proven to be an excellent companion. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Steelhead on April 22, 2023, 10:46:06 PM
Nice!The Monarch prevails.

Impressive foam zoo behind you as well.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Miner49er on April 23, 2023, 05:29:30 AM
Got to shoot with Scott yesterday . Let's just say, he is deadly with any bow that he has in his hand .
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: woodchucker on May 03, 2023, 11:49:29 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, Scott!!!!

 :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:30:13 PM
Great to see Scott! Wish I could post a pic of me and my birds but it wasn't meant to be. Osceola were too smart and goulds .. well, apparently I need shooting lessons.
I missed a 12"+ double bearded gob at 10 yards.. could have killed a doz Jake's but wasn't interested in them.
BigJim
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:31:41 PM
My partners, drewsbow and Dave Jarvis scored big!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Wudstix on May 03, 2023, 12:33:49 PM
Wish I could have gotten out!!!
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:48:53 PM
Drew's Gould with monarch
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:50:04 PM
Sorry,  that's a friend's son's Merriam.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:53:07 PM
Drew's Gould with monarch
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:53:44 PM
Well , I guess I need better glasses.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Terry Green on May 03, 2023, 12:56:14 PM
Way cool!!!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:56:56 PM
Ok, this is drew
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: BigJim on May 03, 2023, 12:58:17 PM
And David Jarvis using his buffalo.
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Friend on May 03, 2023, 01:49:55 PM
So pleased to see so many successful harvsefs.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: Russell Southerland on May 04, 2023, 12:51:26 PM
NICE!!!
Title: Re: Thunderchild Turkey Pursuit
Post by: pdk25 on May 08, 2023, 03:39:29 PM
Great job Scott