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Started by doubleo, September 26, 2013, 09:10:00 PM

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doubleo

September 26, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
On Monday afternoon as I was walking across a grass field to my deer stand up ahead about 100 yards I could see turkeys in the corner of the field.  I got down and looking through my binos could see there were about 20 hens and poults.  They eventually made there way through a fence line I was following and went into another field that had higher grass and weeds.  I put the deer hunt on hold and decided to sneak along the thick fence line and maybe get a shot at one of those birds.

     I knocked an arrow and started down the fence line which provided me with good cover.  I got to where I thought they crossed the fence line and saw a bird in the grass field about 30 yards.  Two more birds appeared in the tall grass about 20 yards all I could see was there heads and necks.  I came to full draw, picked a spot, and released my arrow just missing the one on the left.  Another turkey came into view about 15 yards away, I already had another arrow knocked, came to full draw, aimed at its neck, and released my arrow.  The shot looked good and I thought I heard the hit but my bird disappeared in the tall grass.  Suddenly the whole flock of turkeys took off and flew towards the woods, then all was quiet.

     Did I hit that bird or did I miss again?  I started walking towards my bird and heard some thrashing in the grass.  Yes!  There was my bird about 5 yards from where I hit her.  I hit her right where I was looking and broke her neck.  I used a Howatt Hi-Speed 45# @ 28" with a two blade Stinger and Predator II carbon express shafts to take my First Turkey with a bow.


 
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Papa

#1
September 26, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
Congrats!!  That was quite the shot!

tracker12

#2
September 26, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
Very nice congrats.
T ZZZZ

Lefty

#3
September 26, 2013, 09:31:00 PM
Congrats that is very cool.  I remember my first trad archery turkey, it involved a shot and a foot chase, but in the end I persevered, LOL.

TJK68

#4
September 26, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
Congrats, good shooting.
Tom

meathead

#5
September 26, 2013, 09:48:00 PM
Congrat's.  That is some good eating.

Mudd

#6
September 26, 2013, 10:02:00 PM
:archer:
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Joe2Crow

#7
September 26, 2013, 10:05:00 PM
A neck shot on a turkey? I'm impressed. congrats.

BDann

#8
September 26, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Way to go!   :clapper:

sheephunter

#9
September 26, 2013, 10:13:00 PM
Congrats and great shot! Looks like a good eater.
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Gen273

#10
September 26, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
That is a great shot, congrats on a fine trad hunt!
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Shinken

#11
September 26, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Enjoy the feast!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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#12
September 26, 2013, 10:19:00 PM
Congrats!

Bisch

VictoryHunter

#13
September 26, 2013, 11:44:00 PM
Congrats on the turkey!
There is a place for all God's creatures....right next to the potatoes and gravy.
>>>----------------->

twitchstick

#14
September 27, 2013, 12:14:00 AM
:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:

Mike Gerardi

#15
September 27, 2013, 12:31:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  Congrats on  fine looking bird.

South MS Bowhunter

#16
September 27, 2013, 04:53:00 AM
Great shot! And that's great picture too, is it from a timer shot?
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Cyclic-Rivers

#17
September 27, 2013, 07:34:00 AM
Congrats on your turkey,   :clapper:
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

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Bill Carlsen

#18
September 27, 2013, 07:38:00 AM
Love it when that happens. Nice shooting.
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bswear

#19
September 27, 2013, 07:41:00 AM
Have a happy thanksgiving!
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