I took a quick trip up to camp with my daughters to open things up and do a little shooting. Maybe look for sign if we had time. We turned the corner toward our drive and there's a hen near where I've seen a couple big toms over the last few years on some public land I hunt for deer. There used to be 4, then 3, now I only ever see the 2. Not today, though...
Here's a bad pic of the hen we saw. She's in the center:
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We got to camp and the girls tore off toward the ponds and river like always...
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I took a minute to check out a blind I slapped together above a bench that gets traffic from deer and turkeys through the property, I have a comfy seat in there. I haven't killed from it, but it's nice to watch the sun come up with the mist from the river.
Level shot:
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Turkey's view from the bench, I'll probably try it a couple times this season if I wear myself out like I usually do:
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I took a few warm-up shots before setting out my mini 3D course for the year, not too shabby I guess since I haven't shot much lately. Still have until May 10th or so to buckle down.
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I better start on the other side of this target, more spots to pick...
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Looks like a great way to spend the day. Good luck!
Here's a look at the ammo, Ace and Wolverine heads on some footed cedars:
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Here's a couple views from the blind, North ridge:
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The bench down toward the spring-fed ponds:
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Couple shots of the drop from the bench to the biggest pond:
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(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN3305_zpsab8c9f4f.jpg) (http://s1121.photobucket.com/user/MrDwood/media/DSCN3305_zpsab8c9f4f.jpg.html)
You have a beautiful place to hunt.
Here's some pics of my 3D set-up, one of these days I'll buy some "real" foam turkeys...
Here's my 30 yard deer, I shot at it from around 17:
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Next shot from there to a foam filled cheapie deke, around 13 yards:
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(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l502/MrDwood/DSCN3321_zpsa9954bc0.jpg) (http://s1121.photobucket.com/user/MrDwood/media/DSCN3321_zpsa9954bc0.jpg.html)
Next shot 18 yards from the first turkey:
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Gotta run for now, good luck this year and thanks for looking!
Kohannah Kurve, 54#@ my draw:
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Awesome place love the michigan woods!! Best of luck to you, with tht shooting you should be in good shape!
Looks like you're ready to go! Nice shooting! :thumbsup:
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Thanks guys, can't wait to spend some time chasing them!
That place is looking good Damon. I can't wait for the harvested Turkey picture and story