The last few days have been just about perfect. Headed to my place in SE KS we call Bent Oak for some much needed r & r n and turk chasin.
Huckbuck and I have made this a tradition for the past 10 years. First morning out...everything seemed perfect. No wind...which in KS thats a blessing, sunny, cool.... But the Toms had other ideas. We were close more than once but headed back to the shabin with memories of close calls good conversation. (http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-04-10-19-45-36_edit_1428802382248.png.jpeg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/lmyers2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-04-10-19-45-36_edit_1428802382248.png.jpeg.html)
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This morning, up early to set up before dawn. Another beautiful morning. Rained some overnight and early in a.m. so when the sun rose....they were eager to make some noise.
Wasn't long....maybe 40 minutes in we had a several come close the shortly after it broke loose. Spittin', drummin, spinin' and struttin. Quite a show.
When it was all done Huckbuck and I had nice birds down at about 12 yards. Both Javaman Elkhearts were true.
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Back to Bent Oak to spend some time reflecting on a truly great day. Late evening tonight Huck takes a pic of me standing by a nice campfire....but when we looked at the pic we were amazed. Seems the fire was speaking to us....what do you see? It that the Spirit Gobbler?....
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I see it! Great story and nice looking place to relax.
well done gentlemen, both the shooting and picture taking. I do believe the spirits of the birds were celebrating with you.
Yes indeed!
So cool. . . and you got birds. WOW. Impressive.
Awesome!!
Awesome! Congrats to both of yall!
Bisch
Great job fellas! And awesome pictures!
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nicely done and great pictures
Great job on the gobblers and nice pictures....thanks for sharing the story..
A Kansas Double!! Fantastic Morning! Fire Gobbler!
That's about as good as it gets right there ...Congrats Fellas!
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Looks like you have magical place there. Congrats on doubling up trad turkeys. that is quite a feat!
Very cool! I would frame that pic.
THAT is cool!
Nice pics and hunt! :thumbsup:
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Nicely done! :thumbsup:
That's definitely a Spirit Gobbler! Nice pictures.....congratulations to both of you! :thumbsup:
Bernie
Well done....
Excellent hunt, guys!! :clapper:
QuoteOriginally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
Very cool! I would frame that pic.
X2 congrats!
Awesome, nothing like spring turkey camp with good friends.
Well you can't beat that! Great pictures all around!
Awesome hunt and great pictures, well done!
-Jay
Good stuff right there!!! Congrats to you both and great pics! :thumbsup: :clapper:
All nice pics, but that last one is definitely the coolest of the bunch.
Great Job! :clapper:
Congrats Tony. Nice turkey.
Very Cool Congrats to Good Friends and Good Hunting!
Great pics, congrats! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Wow, that's Awesome!! What a blessed day!
That's awesome!
Way to go Tony!!
That's awesome. Congrats to both of you. Pictures and story were great also.
Thanks for sharing that great story, your getaway place and your ghosts.
Thanks for all the nice replies! Larry and I have been hunting together for many years and there is no other place I would rather be than in the spring turkey woods or fall whitetail haunts with best friends and memories to share.
^^^
Either of which is better than trudging though the mud, sleet, snow and rain looking for bunnies...? ;)
Congratulations on the turkey Huck. :thumbsup:
Great picture! They were all very nice. Congrats on your birds and time well spent outdoors.
bulleit rye
nice for sitting round the campfire... good hunting, good company,and good bourbon.....
can it get any better?
Very perceptive and true slasher. Sippin bulleit with a slow smokin pipe and campfire is indeed a good night.