First trad bird !!!

Stiks-n-Strings · April 23, 2010, 05:09:00 PM

Well I got my first trad bird on opening day.

no great story really, I was sitting in my blind and had some birds come in that morning about 35 yds or so and no dice. I decided to move my setup midday and after I got settled in and did a little calling this ragged dude showed up.

He only had one tail feather and a messed up foot. His skin was all green and when I cut him open he was full of puss. I don't know what was wrong but I didn't eat it for sure.

21 lbs 21 mm spurs and a 8" thick beard

rastaman · April 23, 2010, 05:16:00 PM

Good job! Congratulations! What was your bow set up?

adeeden · April 23, 2010, 06:15:00 PM

Well done!

rp65 · April 23, 2010, 06:18:00 PM

Nice job!!!

joe skipp · April 23, 2010, 06:22:00 PM

imhntn · April 23, 2010, 06:49:00 PM

Good shooting and the beard is beautiful. Well done.

PaPaFrank · April 23, 2010, 06:51:00 PM

CONGRATS KRIS!!!

pitbull · April 23, 2010, 06:59:00 PM

Very nice,

Oliverstacy · April 23, 2010, 07:00:00 PM

Don't matter what they are...still hard to get!

Josh

val · April 23, 2010, 07:42:00 PM

A trad harvest is always a great story.... congrats!!!!

kennym · April 23, 2010, 07:46:00 PM

Great job Chris!!

Benny Nganabbarru · April 23, 2010, 07:57:00 PM

Bonebuster · April 23, 2010, 08:38:00 PM

"His skin was green, and he was full of puss"

Chasing too many women...that was his problem.

You must have done some SWEET calling. He had gotten his share and didn`t need more.

Izzy · April 23, 2010, 08:49:00 PM

Id be happy with a green skinned, puss filled bird after 0 and 5 on birds the last 4 years.

Oliverstacy · April 23, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:
Id be happy with a green skinned, puss filled bird after 0 and 5 on birds the last 4 years.

Izzy I'm with you...0 for 4 in two years.

Season starts May 3rd for a hopeful redemption!

Josh

Quickblood · April 23, 2010, 08:55:00 PM

Great job, but too bad you couldn't enjoy your bird further. Sounds like you won't have any problems being successful again.

stickbowmaniac · April 23, 2010, 09:10:00 PM

Congrats.That an acomplishment you will never forget.

Kurt Miller · April 23, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

Congrats on your first. A really unforgettable first given the unusual condition of your trophy. Good shootin'.

Stiks-n-Strings · April 23, 2010, 10:01:00 PM

My bow setup is a Striker Slapstik 56" 50# @ 28

Shooting a 70# spine tapered cedar with 60 grain adapters for screw in heads and 125 grain bullhead.

Done him in for sure.
Frank, Hows your season going? Good I hope.
And good luck to the rest of you guys.

Kevin Winkler · April 24, 2010, 09:40:00 AM

Congrat's...........Nice thick beard