Finally made it happen!

dragonheart · April 25, 2011, 04:12:00 PM

that is going to be one tasty bird! Endurance hunting!

pitbull · April 25, 2011, 04:12:00 PM

That will be some sweet tasting turkey, Congrats!

redpepper49 · April 25, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

Not a easy task . Congrats

swp · April 25, 2011, 06:06:00 PM

Congrats

Gerry · April 25, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

Way to go!!!

drewsbow · April 25, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

maineac · April 25, 2011, 06:49:00 PM

Very nice. Congratulations!

glass76 · April 25, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

Good job on a nice gobbler.

MTArrowLauncher · April 25, 2011, 07:18:00 PM

Awesome job. Don't worry about how long it took, turkeys elude me as well. Lol

JJB · April 25, 2011, 09:26:00 PM

Way to go Russ! I'm a former Nora Springs guy also (Bernie's son). I'll be out this weekend here in Wisconsin, your story is great motivation.
-Jay

30coupe · April 25, 2011, 09:35:00 PM

Thanks, guys. We sliced and breaded a couple pieces of breast, cooked like tenderloins for supper tonight...very tasty! I finally found some wild game my wife will eat.

Jason Kendall · April 25, 2011, 09:42:00 PM

Great shooting!

Coonbait · April 25, 2011, 09:44:00 PM

Fantastic! Congratulations
Glenn

Ralph S · April 25, 2011, 10:32:00 PM

Great post! Gives me hope...Im in my second year huntin turkeys with the tradbow and have only had hens come close enough. It's only a matter of time. I hope to post my first one soon.

Oliverstacy · April 25, 2011, 10:36:00 PM

Congrats on the bird!

What bow were you using?

Josh

Old Chief · April 25, 2011, 10:37:00 PM

Outstanding! Just the motivation I need as I going back tomorrow to see if I can get it done.

Ben A · April 25, 2011, 10:43:00 PM

Congrats!! Might have to try the Zwickey Delta myself.

snakebit40 · April 25, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

Congrats!

That is an awesome accomplishment!

30coupe · April 26, 2011, 12:10:00 AM

Josh, I was using my Orion with the recurve limbs. It's a pretty slick little bow in a pop-up blind.

Ben A, the Deltas are great heads, easy to sharpen, hold a great edge, penetrate incredibly well, and do devastating damage. They also fly like field points, which is amazing considering their size. They are also affordable.

I've tried Woodsman, Snuffers, Grizzlies, etc. They are all good, but I keep coming back to Deltas. I don't see any need to change again. I may use the others for rabbits and squirrels, but for big game, it will be big old Deltas for me.

For those of you still looking for the first turkey, hang in there. It IS worth the wait. I have to say, even though turkeys are frustrating and I made my share of mistakes, I really enjoyed the experience. I've learned TONS. Turkeys still do what you least expect, but with experience you learn what doesn't work.

Good luck!

brian brooks · April 26, 2011, 07:55:00 AM

Congratulations, They are so much fun,but can be da$n frusterating to.I've missed 2 so far this spring as a result of not concentrating,but got some excellent video.You did a fine job sir,and again congrats