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Title: Kansas gobbler down!!
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 08, 2011, 10:37:00 PM
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Tracy
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Post by: ksbowman on April 08, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
Allright Tracy! Well come on and give us the story ya big tease! Looks like it's a good one!Full pen no less!
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Post by: DEATHMASTER on April 08, 2011, 10:40:00 PM
A pass threw shot.
Nice.
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Post by: Tater on April 08, 2011, 10:40:00 PM
Nicely Done....!!

  Story............  :dunno:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 08, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
Way to go.
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Post by: rastaman on April 08, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
Way to go sir!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Friend on April 08, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
Just awesome!
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Post by: varmint101 on April 08, 2011, 10:45:00 PM
Cool nice job!
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Post by: bulldog18 on April 08, 2011, 10:45:00 PM
Congradulations, nice shot.
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Post by: Fritz on April 08, 2011, 10:46:00 PM
Too cool! Congrats!
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 08, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
Sometimes last minute hunts work out!! My son new I had been watching a bunch of birds right up the street but have been under the weather for a while now and just hadn't had the energy to get out and set up a blind.

He called and said he had the blind all set up and wanted me to go hunting with him tonight. Well twist my arm that sounds like some fun!! I had been shooting good the last couple of weeks with the awesome bow Mr. Lamb built me last fall hoping to get out there one of these days.  :archer2:  

The only problem was he set up one of are smaller blinds that is impossible to shoot out of with the 68" bow. So I got out my Mohawk and took a few shoots as soon as I got home from work and dang I forgot how well I can shoot that bow.

Some of the turkeys were in the field when we got there right by the blind so we tried sneaking in but you know how that went with there great eyes. We threw the decoys up as quick as we could climbed in and it didn't take long and we had birds and a couple deer coming out already. A couple calls and three good ones started are way!!

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Tracy
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 08, 2011, 11:03:00 PM
Very cool. Great job
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Post by: RC on April 08, 2011, 11:06:00 PM
Good stuff.RC
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Post by: 30pointbuck on April 08, 2011, 11:08:00 PM
Thats awesome great shooting.
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 08, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
I couldn't get my son to bring his bow because he wanted to film the hunt for dad. Maybe tomorrow we can get him a bird  :D  

They covered the ground between us quickly and was at 15 yds in no time. It didn't matter to me which ever one gave me the first best shot I was taking it. He flew strait up and came back down at 25 yds a fell over right there. You can barely see him in this pick to the left of the decoys.

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Tracy
Title: Re: Kansas gobbler down!!
Post by: on April 08, 2011, 11:15:00 PM
congratts, sir  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Dirtybird on April 08, 2011, 11:20:00 PM
Very cool to be out hunting with your son.  Thanks for the pics and story.
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Post by: NBK on April 08, 2011, 11:25:00 PM
Great job!
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 08, 2011, 11:25:00 PM
A Jake that was across the field saw my bird fluttering on the ground a came running to see what was going on. I almost got a shot at him to but he finely spooked at 20 yds and ran off putting.

I went out and got my bird knowing more could show up and it wasn't long and they did across the field. 7 more gobblers but they had hens over there and showed no interest. This is the first bird I have ever shot with a snuffer and man what a big ol hole!!

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It sure was a nice walk out!!
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Thanks for following along and good luck to everybody this year.

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Tracy
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Post by: zwickeyman on April 08, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Congrats, nice Tom
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Post by: ksbowman on April 08, 2011, 11:29:00 PM
Super pictures and story Tracy.Finally got another camera with better (excellent) zoom,I'll post some pics. this week. Which son was with you?
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 08, 2011, 11:34:00 PM
Tress, Ben and he took good care of dad that's for sure. He got the whole hunt on video and it came out great!!

Tracy
Title: Re: Kansas gobbler down!!
Post by: Shedrock on April 08, 2011, 11:46:00 PM
Nice tom and nice shot, congrats!
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Post by: MTArrowLauncher on April 08, 2011, 11:52:00 PM
Awesome job, way to go
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Post by: huntmaster80 on April 09, 2011, 12:03:00 AM
great job!! hope i can get on when the season starts here in pa.
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Post by: sore fingers on April 09, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
Congrats and great shot. Nice bird.
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Post by: JimL on April 09, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
Good tom and story too.  Gives me the fevor.
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Post by: BoonRoto on April 09, 2011, 12:09:00 AM
Good stuff!
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Post by: Straight Shootin' on April 09, 2011, 12:10:00 AM
Congrats, nice bird!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Hud on April 09, 2011, 12:15:00 AM
Very nice bird and great pictures.  Snuffers will do the job.
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Post by: crotch horn on April 09, 2011, 01:09:00 AM
Great bird but how cool is it that your son was there & filmed it?!!! Congrats again
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Post by: bretto on April 09, 2011, 02:18:00 AM
Good job Tracy. Glad to see Your hunting.

bretto
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Post by: Jack Guard on April 09, 2011, 03:52:00 AM
Outstanding !

I dont think i am going to make it home for spring turkey and this is awesome.  

Thanks for sharing and Congrats !
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on April 09, 2011, 05:30:00 AM
Great job on a great bird! Congrats to you, sir.
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Post by: frassettor on April 09, 2011, 10:17:00 AM
congradulations on a fine bird. Nice shot too!
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Post by: steadman on April 09, 2011, 10:26:00 AM
Congrats again Bud!!  :thumbsup:  A little stress management right there. Way to go!
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Post by: Pepper on April 09, 2011, 10:27:00 AM
Great trophy, and some great pics.
Congratulations.
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Post by: Friend on April 09, 2011, 10:31:00 AM
Why did you have to mention 'Mohawk'?
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Post by: kennym on April 09, 2011, 10:54:00 AM
Great job Tracy !!  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: uglyjake on April 09, 2011, 11:11:00 AM
That is a wonderful story and great pictures.
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Post by: twitchstick on April 09, 2011, 11:16:00 AM
Nice job on the gobbler!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: Irish on April 09, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
Nice job Tracy   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Guru on April 09, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
When I got that pic text....there wasn't a happier guy in the world for ya...congrats again brother    :clapper:

Having Tress there to video, and share the whole thing with you is something either of you will ever forget.
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Post by: ti-guy on April 09, 2011, 12:08:00 PM
Congrats!  :clapper:
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Post by: Randy Morin on April 09, 2011, 12:12:00 PM
Nice Tracy.  I'm happy for ya.  What a special bird that one, with your boy filming.  You look like your feeling better in that last pic.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kansas gobbler down!!
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 09, 2011, 01:19:00 PM
Thanks everybody!! Great hunt and I'm still grinning   :bigsmyl:  

Tress and I went mushroom hunting this morning and plan on getting back out there this afternoon. It's his turn and dads going to video this time.

Curt and Ryan I couldn't text you guys fast enough.  :goldtooth:  Thanks!!

Tracy
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Post by: hitman on April 09, 2011, 01:56:00 PM
Congrats on a great trophy.  :D
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Post by: Spurs on April 09, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
Way to go.  Great Story and pics.
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Post by: varmint101 on April 09, 2011, 02:52:00 PM
So uh, is there going to be a video on here for us to see?    :D

Congrats again!  Great that your son was there with you!
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Post by: wapiti792 on April 09, 2011, 03:01:00 PM
My good friend...all that you have been through this winter. I am so happy for you! That bird is just awesome and to have your son with you just takes the cake. WAY TO GO PAL   :thumbsup:
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Post by: KSdan on April 09, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
WOW. So cool.. .  Great Shot.   :clapper:
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 09, 2011, 04:07:00 PM
Thanks again!! Sorry Varmint I have tried to load video's for several years now with different computers and just can't figure it out.    :knothead:    

Here's a few snapshot picks I took off the video though, I hope you like them. Right before the shot!!

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When the arrow hit him(Closest bird) See how they absorb the hit and take the energy away from the arrow. Iv'e knocked them down before.

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Look close right above the bird and you can see the arrow sailing up after passing through the bird. White cresting showed up great!!

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I have no idea how he flew strait up the arrow passed completely through the near wing shattering it but passed under the far side wing.

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Tracy
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Post by: Guru on April 09, 2011, 04:10:00 PM
So kool bud!
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 09, 2011, 04:13:00 PM
Thanks Mike!! Trouble is just starting surgery is set for the 22ND I hope to be back up and ready for the fall hunt.    :wavey:    

Autopsy picks!! I didn't open him up but I bet I got a heart shot or close to it, Lucky shot!

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Tracy
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 09, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
Thanks Curt!! Soon you will out there buddy. I'm looking forward to your hunts.  :bigsmyl:  

Tracy
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Post by: GRS on April 09, 2011, 04:39:00 PM
That's just awesome! Congrats, and well done.
Gerald
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Post by: Mudd on April 09, 2011, 05:00:00 PM
:notworthy:     :notworthy:   :notworthy:   :notworthy:  


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Post by: R. W. Mackey on April 09, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
Good job Tracy, dont you just love those big three blade heads.  RW
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Post by: varmint101 on April 09, 2011, 05:35:00 PM
Great pics from the video!  Nice!
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Post by: Mike Yancey on April 09, 2011, 05:59:00 PM
Aint nothin' like it is there Tracy. Good shot!!
Mike
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Post by: S C Mercer on April 09, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
That's awesome!  I love the hunting stories on this site.  Thanks for bringing me along.  Steve
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Post by: Bone lake on April 09, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
Congrats Tracy, nice shooting.
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 09, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
Here's a few picks from tonight's hunt, Lots of birds, Lots of wind and a neighbor target practicing made for a short hunt. We still had a great time!!

My son Tress watching some gobblers coming out of the timber across the field.

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These deer have come out both days and started chasing the turkeys around.

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Big time wind today, This hen was getting blown around.

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So was this Jake!! We couldn't see a beard on this guy so my son passed on him. There was some bigger birds across the field.

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He came into 20 yds  :thumbsup:  

Tracy
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Post by: Bernie B. on April 09, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
Great pictures and story!  Congratulations on your turkey, and good luck to your son on his hunt!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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Post by: recurvericky on April 09, 2011, 10:13:00 PM
Congrats on the Turkey.
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Post by: steadman on April 09, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Great pics Bud!! That shot was not luck either  :)
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Post by: Whip on April 09, 2011, 11:37:00 PM
Way to go buddy!  That is just too cool!  Glad to hear you made it out.  
What's all that green stuff on the ground?  I haven't seen that color in months.
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Post by: GRINCH on April 09, 2011, 11:38:00 PM
Great Pics,amazing he could fly at all.
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Post by: JJB on April 09, 2011, 11:58:00 PM
Great story and pictures, congratulations!

-Jay
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Post by: maineac on April 10, 2011, 06:38:00 AM
Nice    :clapper:
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on April 10, 2011, 08:11:00 AM
Too cool buddy!! Congratulations.   :thumbsup:    :archer2:
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on April 10, 2011, 08:48:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  Nice!!! Great shooting.
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Post by: jamesh76 on April 10, 2011, 09:19:00 AM
Nice bird buddy.
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Post by: Missouri CK on April 10, 2011, 10:14:00 AM
Tracy,

I'm super happy for you.  Sometimes things happen just when you need them to in life.  I would say this is good medicine for your heart!
Looking forward to chasing something around with you next fall or spring!

Thanks for sharing all the cool pictures.

Chris
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Post by: Doug Campbell on April 10, 2011, 10:14:00 AM
Great job buddy   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Balding Kansan on April 10, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Very nice Tracy!
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Post by: habujohn on April 10, 2011, 11:40:00 AM
Great shot,I hope I can do that in a few weeks here in Michigan.
Do you have a picture of the shot placement?
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Post by: habujohn on April 10, 2011, 11:47:00 AM
Sorry I did not see the other posts with the great pictures. Looks like you hit the bird perfect, great job.
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Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on April 10, 2011, 12:01:00 PM
Wow! Great shot awesome bird.  Congrats.
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Post by: Gatekeeper on April 10, 2011, 01:48:00 PM
Congratulations, Tracy!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: fireman_3311 on April 10, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
Outstanding job!!!  Congrats brother!!!!
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Post by: Montanawidower on April 10, 2011, 03:06:00 PM
Jealous!!!  That looks fun.   Our turkeys are way down and my time is two short to drive.  I'm content to live vicariously.  :)
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Post by: Over&Under on April 10, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
I like your setup, those snuffers do the trick!

Great bird, and nice pics!
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Post by: Whitetail Archer on April 10, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
Nice pictures.  Thanks for sharing.  Our season starts on the 30th.
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 10, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
You guys are great and making my weekend even better       :bigsmyl:    

Anytime Chris and I'm looking forward to it, Bring that guy that wears the funny hat with ya too!!  

It took most of the morning and I had to leave to help my daughter but Tress stuck with it till almost noon calling in many birds but he finally got a great shot on a good bird.        :thumbsup:      

I hated to miss the end of the hunt and not being there to take picks but he did get most of it on video for dad to watch. He was shooting training weels so no hero pick sorry.

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A great way to end a great weekend.

Tracy
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Post by: Three Finger on April 10, 2011, 05:28:00 PM
Great Job. Thanks for sharing
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Post by: Tim on April 10, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
Congrats Tracy!    :notworthy:
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Post by: Jesse Minish on April 10, 2011, 08:44:00 PM
Way to go congrats!
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Post by: Owlgrowler on April 10, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
NICE!
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Post by: bolong on April 10, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Congrats!
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Post by: Walt Francis on April 11, 2011, 12:24:00 PM
Tracy,
l Like always, you done good!

Email me the video and I will post it for you.
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Post by: just_a_hunter on April 12, 2011, 08:06:00 AM
This is an awesome story!

You deserved this experience my friend!

Congrats!!!

Todd
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on April 12, 2011, 08:10:00 AM
A bow, your son and some turkeys. Doesn't get much better than that. Well, there was this one time I was hunting in the mountains with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and ......
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Post by: BMN on April 12, 2011, 11:35:00 AM
Congrats Tracy! I'm happy for ya.
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Post by: speedbump on April 12, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Good job. Nice pics of your hunt too...filmed by your son! That is awesome
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 12, 2011, 08:25:00 PM
Walt, It's a problem with slow Internet service that's messing with me but thank you so much for the offer.

Thanks guys!! My youngest son is coming down this weekend and we are going to try to get him a bird too, He's been off at college and it's been awhile since he has gotten to hunt turkeys.   :bigsmyl:  

Tracy
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 12, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
Great stuff Tracey

Congrats   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Sean B on April 12, 2011, 10:27:00 PM
Great pictures.  Congratulations.
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Post by: just_a_hunter on May 06, 2011, 03:54:00 AM
Wow! I just re-read through this hunt and I have to agree with Steadman! I've seen ya shoot buddy and this shot was not luck!

Man I can't wait till this fall!

Todd
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Post by: twitchstick on May 06, 2011, 01:22:00 PM
:notworthy: