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Title: DE turkey #2 (now with vid)
Post by: kbetts on April 15, 2010, 10:00:00 AM
I can't believe it.  Not only did I take my second turkey in two years with a recurve, I got it all on video.  Right now I can barely type.  Story, pics, and video coming.    :bigsmyl:
50# PSA II  Easton 2018  125 Razorcap
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Post by: Spurs on April 15, 2010, 10:19:00 AM
Can't wait for video.  It will be awesome.
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Post by: bolong on April 15, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
:thumbsup:    Bring on the video!
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Post by: m midd on April 15, 2010, 12:55:00 PM
i killed my first turkey with a recurve in kansas monday afternoon.. It was awesome,, wish i had it on video
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 15, 2010, 03:20:00 PM
:coffee:
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Post by: Chris Surtees on April 15, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: frassettor on April 15, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
:campfire:    :coffee:
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on April 15, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
Good, good!
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Post by: wv lungbuster on April 15, 2010, 05:32:00 PM
:notworthy:
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Post by: yellow bow on April 15, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 15, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
:coffee:  
this aughtta be good!
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Post by: kbetts on April 15, 2010, 06:53:00 PM
Prelude to the party.  Can't get my media player to cooperate but I'm workin' on it.   I finally got to watch it on the 54" with my Dad and brother.  I don't know if I'll ever come down.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on April 15, 2010, 08:14:00 PM
congrats..cant wait to see the video!!
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Post by: imhntn on April 15, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
I'm looking forward to that video too.  Congrats on the bird.  Great accomplishment.
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Post by: crotch horn on April 16, 2010, 04:45:00 AM
Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see the video.
May first opens our season and hope to get my first bird with trad gear.
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Post by: vtmtnman on April 16, 2010, 05:21:00 AM
Congrats Kyle. :thumbsup:
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Post by: swp on April 16, 2010, 07:28:00 AM
:notworthy:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Mudd on April 16, 2010, 07:33:00 AM
Congratulations! I too am waiting with baited breath to view your video.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 07:39:00 AM
Because of my wireless connection, downloading was taking awhile.  I guess I'll have to wait until I get to work. LOL  Anyway, photobucket still works.  I'll explain why the bird is carrying two arrows later.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/DSCN4344.jpg)
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Post by: Big Ed on April 16, 2010, 07:40:00 AM
Very nice!!
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 09:39:00 AM
Okay, here it goes.  The bird ended up being 18 lbs. with a 6 1/2" beard.
I actually woke up late the morning of the hunt.  My daughter had some wet drawers around 4 am and daddy slept through the alarm.  I didn't get to the farm until about 7:45.  I wanted to check the field edge before I climbed in the blind which was in the inside corner.  I saw a strutter about 100 yds. away.  A few loud cuts interrupted by my gobbler shaker and I knew he would hear me.  I started towards the blind and did it again about half way there.  One more sequence before I climbed in and he still never responded.  A few seconds later I heard a hen and peaked through the rear of the blind.  I immediatly started the camera.  About two minutes later, she comes into view.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlOV0r44Fk
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Post by: maineac on April 16, 2010, 09:43:00 AM
Very nice.  A big congrats.  Hoping to do the same up here this year.  thanks for keeping me inspired. Great second shot.  How far was that second shot?
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
Excuse the excitement, it was my first video.
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Post by: inn8hunter on April 16, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Ok All:

That was awesome, not even so much that 2nd shot, but the UNBRIDLED ENTHUSIASM is what got me going.

Congrats!

Tim
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Post by: inn8hunter on April 16, 2010, 11:03:00 AM
How long was the 2nd shot?
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
Haven't ranged it.  I did look at my bow before the shot and almost wished for a 30 yd. pin.LOL  I figured if I missed, I still had an arrow left to chase him with.  I knew he was hit hard so I just tried to calm down and concentrate on not getting into a foot race with a turkey.
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Post by: wapiti792 on April 16, 2010, 02:41:00 PM
First vid or not that is something to scream about! Congrats on a fine shot(s) and a great bird!   :clapper:
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Post by: ron w on April 16, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
And a good time was had by all....lol..Well done!
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Post by: Nook on April 16, 2010, 03:15:00 PM
Way to go Kyle.  Now you have to do it with the Ghillie suit I just sold you.  Congrats....  Jeff
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Post by: mike hall on April 16, 2010, 04:52:00 PM
Great video Kyle.....congrats!  Can I ask what type camera you used?
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Post by: joebuck on April 16, 2010, 05:03:00 PM
Follow up shot was impressive!!...congrats....i know that holler!..they are few and far between unfortuately for me...enjoy the kill. eat the bounty slow
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on April 16, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
:thumbsup:          :thumbsup:   . Awsome job!! Congrats.
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 16, 2010, 07:24:00 PM
That was awesome Kyle. Congrats brother.
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Post by: Guru on April 16, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
That was fun to watch...congratulations, it doesn't get much better than that!   :clapper:
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 07:43:00 PM
I used a Sony Handicam with 40x zoom.  Its an older version that copies to a CD.  My wife taught me how to turn the beeping buttons off the night before.
I thought of the ghillie, but I had a choice this season...camera in a blind or a ghillie without. I'm happy with my decision.  I'll use the ghillie in the am when I try to video a buddy who's using a shotgun.  
If it wasn't for a gentleman named Eddie Robbins that sold me that first Black Widow, I might still shoot a compound.  My how things change.  This has lit a fire that I thought was already smoldering away.
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Post by: BCWV on April 16, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
Wow! That's great! You sealed the deal. Fine shooting on both shots but you surely shined on that follow up. Congrats.
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Post by: kbetts on April 16, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
By the way, I know I rookied the first shot and went high.  I got lucky.  Should've taken him across the drumsticks.  Oh well, I'm much happier I practiced the 30+ more than the 10 and in.
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Post by: Over&Under on April 16, 2010, 10:35:00 PM
What a cool Vid!!  Filming your own hunts is very rewarding, A Big Hand To You!!   :clapper:
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Post by: NewtoTrad2008 on April 17, 2010, 12:13:00 AM
Very cool! Love the excitement!
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Post by: jsweka on April 17, 2010, 07:44:00 AM
Great shooting - especially that follow up shot!
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Post by: kbetts on April 18, 2010, 09:11:00 AM
If any Mods could move this to the 2010 Highlights, I would be very appreciative.  Thanks.
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Post by: Bill Sagues on April 18, 2010, 12:42:00 PM
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Fritz on April 18, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
Congrats!  I just got back from KS after sitting a blind for 3 days with many "close, but no cigar" encounters. Great video!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Irish on April 18, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Great job!!!! That second shot was something else!!!
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Post by: zipper bowss on April 18, 2010, 08:59:00 PM
Great!Just plain Great!!I realy enjoyed it.Nice shooting.
Bill
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Post by: limbolt on April 18, 2010, 09:03:00 PM
Great video,and one heck of a follow up shot.
Congrats.  :clapper:
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Post by: Claypipe on April 18, 2010, 10:51:00 PM
Congrats on a fine bird and great video, Travis.  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Chris Shelton on April 19, 2010, 10:57:00 AM
HAHA, fello tradganger from across the "pond" scored!!!  That was a hell of a second shot!!  Love the video!  I can relate, I'm sendin ya a freind invite on youtube! So when ya see guitararcher-you will know!

Congrats!!!!
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Post by: kbetts on April 19, 2010, 11:08:00 AM
Thanks man.
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Post by: MSwickard on April 19, 2010, 01:47:00 PM
Way to go!!!!  Not to be critical, I know the excitment was running high, but thinking safety...not a good idea running with a broadheaded arrow in hand.

Great shooting...Great bird.  

Be Safe

Mike
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Post by: joevan125 on April 19, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
Now that was some of the best video i have ever seen.

I could feel your excitment during the video, that was great.