Michigan turkeys! Stories and harvest pics!

[Stixbowdrew]

How has everyone fared so far this week? Weather has been trying that is for sure headed up tomorrow after work it's going to be hard to get through the day knowing what the weather is doing!

[lhbandito22]

goooooood luck drew i want to know step by step looking forward to it i know them simmons are sharp and read to go.

[Stixbowdrew]

Well this evening was a good one, got off work at noon and headed north! Got to the spot had seen birds all over the place on the way up so I was pretty optimistic. I got my gear and blind together and head back to my favorite secluded field on my way back through the swamp I hit the woodpecker call to make sure nothing was in the field I got a faint response but with how thick the swamp is I couldn't tell where the gobble came from, so I pressed on, while standing in the field comptenplating on where to set up I noticed some movement to the north, and there was the flock of hens with the boss gobbler! I knew I didn't have a chance of pulling them over to me so I stood up made my presence know and they slowly cleared the field no worse for wear, it was after the field had cleared I went to work on my set up got the blind just how I wanted it staked it down and set my deeks up and got out of there, after some road scouting of my other areas I came back to my blind got settled in and started my every ten minute soft calling routine, well about an hour before legal shooting time I had a group of hens come in feeding and dusting, I wasn't sure if there was a gobbler with them so I payed them little attention BIG MISTAKE! I no sooner set my phone down and there was a big red head charging my decoys! I turned my camera on and got the bow ready, this Tom was so fired up he wouldn't stop cutting or moving finally he stopped for a moment I came to full draw settled in and let it fly! Right over his back at ten yards! This is the boss gobbler! The hens didn't spook and he got out of range and continued to bark at my jake decoy! Eventually the hens moved off slowly unspooked and he followed they didn't make it too far before flying up it was such a great hunt! I cannot wait to climb back in the blind tomorrow morning the birds will be coming through as its a prominent dusting area! Hopefully I can redeem myself good luck to everyone out there chasing them lovesick toms!

[Anointed Archer]

Nice Bird Talon! We leave for unit F Thursday night, I hope Rudy leaves us a bird or two   :D

[lhbandito22]

second hunt is comming up hopefully us michiganders can put some more birds on the ground good luck to everyone out right now

[wooddamon1]

Good luck guys, I can't get after 'em until the first weekend of 234...

[Stixbowdrew]

Missed again this morning! Having more fun than I ever have in the woods good luck guys!

[Bonebuster]

Can anyone tell me if it is too late to buy an over the counter tag for the late season?

[lhbandito22]

no you have till the end of the month

[riverrat 2]

Well Michigan TradGangers. I had a nice Tom stroll in front of my blind this afternoon. He had 4 hens in tow,and they were eyeing me pretty good even through the mesh,and all camo-ed up! They were 10 yards out,finally this Tom lined up real nice in front of me. I drew,got on point quick,and will never forget how sweet it looked watching my Grizzly headed 2018 go smokin'through the mesh and deliver the hit! right above the hips. Took out the drivetrain,and he collapsed right there. Thank God for these Turkeys!! They are a blast to hunt. Nice average bird,never even weighed him. Beard was 7"long,spurs were 1 inch. He will go good with some mashed taters,and gravy. Good luck to you all.  rat'  

[Knawbone]

That's what we like to hear Rat. Big congrats and thanks for sharing.      

[tracker1]

Good job Rat, I was hunting over in Calhoun country this weekend and the gobbling was pretty slow.  I came close twice but still no shot here in Michigan

[sticksnstones]

Way to go Rat! I'm glad to know that classy looking centaur can get down to business when it needs too! That's a great looking bird, how many longbow turkeys does that make for you now?
Thom

[wooddamon1]

Congrats!  

[Flingblade]

Way to go Rat!

[jonsimoneau]

Nicely done Rat!  Beautiful bird and bow!

[riverrat 2]

Thanks gents' and best regards to you all. Thanks Stixsbowdrew for the thread we all can share. rat'

[Ray Lyon]

Nice job R2.  Congratulations.        

 I'm still waiting for next week and the final hunt here in Area K.  Didn't get drawn for the first hunt, but the late spring may have made the last hunt the prime time anyway.

[Stixbowdrew]

Awesome work rat! That is something to be proud of! I had my chances but I blew it funny how the 20lb bird can get you all scatterbrained !  Good luck to everyone the rest of the season I can't wait for more hero shots and stories!

[lhbandito22]

great bird rat. way to let that centaur eat. congratulations. as always good luck to everyone yet to get out and hunting the second hunt.