2010 Turkey thread

Cyclic-Rivers · April 07, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

Me too Joe! I haven't been seeing any but miss the sound of a gobble at close range. I love how you can just feel it through your whole body.

wapiti792 · April 08, 2010, 12:20:00 AM

Today I am a knucklehead...tomorrow will be a new day. 17 yards, loving up to my hen decoy, bow on hanger, pee bottle (and appendage) in hand. Silent demon, fleeting pic with hens is all I got

This is what I should have done instead of whizzing.

Finally these girls showed up 5 minutes later without their man at 15 yards to rub it in. Thank God I have a month to torture myself and 3 states to do it in

Bow man · April 08, 2010, 07:49:00 AM

Congrats guys on the bird I still have 3 weeks until my season starts

aroflyte · April 08, 2010, 05:26:00 PM

Season up northern Il starts Monday. Weather warm-up should help put them in the mood. I need to break a 5-yr jinx!

charles suttles · April 08, 2010, 07:30:00 PM

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Cyclic-Rivers · April 08, 2010, 07:53:00 PM

Saw a handfull of small toms on the way to work this am. one 1/2 strut two more at the bird feeder. and a few by the woods. way in the back of this fellas house.

Sean B · April 09, 2010, 09:08:00 AM

going to take a walk in the woods. i'll report on what i see and hear

kbetts · April 09, 2010, 02:23:00 PM

Mornins' creepin' closer. I don't think I'll sleep tonight.

bshunter · April 09, 2010, 11:39:00 PM

????? what is going on with the WV turkeys, have gotten 2 in the last 2 years, season still 2 weeks away, but NO turkeys? was the "great" winter of 09/10 that hard on them?

Craig Schoneberg · April 11, 2010, 08:55:00 AM

Had a good afternoon on Friday. Two Nebraska toms tried to destroy my jake decoy. 19 pounds and 21 pounds.

Bill Kissner · April 11, 2010, 11:12:00 AM

I have been a bowhunter for well over 50 years but because of work I was never able to hunt turkeys. That all changed when I retired and last year was the first for me. Getting no shot opportunities in 2009 did not dampen my enthusiasm.

Illinois has 4 short seasons and my tags were for the first one which started last Monday. I was unable to hunt Monday or Tuesday but went Wednesday morn. Lucked out and killed my first ever! 22 pounds and 12 ounces.

Cyclic-Rivers · April 11, 2010, 01:05:00 PM

Whoa Way cool. I have been seeing glimpses of birds while driving. I saw a hen yesterday with ADK ken while we were just arriving to the mountain.

meathead · April 11, 2010, 05:52:00 PM

Beautiful bird you got there Bill. We get started here on the 21st.

swp · April 11, 2010, 07:26:00 PM

Congrats!

Craig Schoneberg · April 14, 2010, 10:52:00 PM

Tom number three this afternoon. Nebraska allows three permits for the spring season. Guess I will just have to be content with stump shooting now. Had 4 jakes come in to my decoys. This picture gives a little better view of my Rose Oak Creations Super Wildcat.
Craig

Sean B · April 15, 2010, 10:21:00 AM

nice birds everyone!! my cast wont be off of my hand till june so im out for bowhunting till the fall. :( ...keepem coming!

Izzy · April 15, 2010, 10:36:00 AM

You guys make it look easy.Congradulations.

Morning Star · April 15, 2010, 11:09:00 AM

My 2010 opening day bird. He responded nicely off roost and right into the deeks at 5 yards.

Before and after (a Snuffer) photos.

Bill Kissner · April 15, 2010, 09:03:00 PM

Sorry to hear about losing your bird Elmer. Have you been out anymore?

BRONZ · April 15, 2010, 09:30:00 PM

Great stuff guys! Keep it com'n!