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By far my least aggressive season ever. Been out 4x only. Off yesterday and today and didn’t go. Last year hunted probably 25 days of 31. BUT pretty sure “treebird” is one I’ve played with 2x so far. Same roosting area as last year. Played a great game last year with me showing him my whole hand until this happened. Few days later I killed his buddy (typical 2 year old ) and ole Tom was about 15 yards behind him. I smashed the sure thing as didht want to botch waiting for him to close the gap any farther. His head is ginormous and tallest fan I’ve seen. Well tomorrow daughter has ballet at noon and I work at 2. We’re going into his bedroom real early and hopefully she sends a load of tss his way doing something I haven’t been able to do. There’s a few other birds I could be playing with but this grudge of last year I will be handing over in the morning for Samanatha to get a chance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I made it up here in good time today and got my blind set up for tomorrow morning....It is raining now but the weather is supposed to be decent the next few days.... Having a few frosties and a couple of Crowns ( $21 bucks for 1.14 liters)….I'll be checking in tomorrow after hunting...

Played hookie from work today and got into some perch , I can't wait til my boss sees my sunburned face (complete with sunglass witness marks)and asked me if I'm feeling better.

I’m headed to Clear Creek for some trout fishing Saturday.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_Creek_(Colorado) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Brother grows his own asparagus Tomato mozzarella basil balsamic After smoker threw Turkey on grill to crisp bacon

Daughters first tags are purchased clothes ready guns ready going to try and double up saturday morning. And ill be picking up her first gun tomorrow. A hatfield single shot in 20gauge. Going to shoot it saturday cant wait.

its to each its own..... but it just cant understand how people think a crossbow isnt easier to hunt with than a bow. It almost seems like have they ever used one? It has the same capabilities as a 50 yard gun. I hunt from treestands mostly, but on the ground or from the stand you just look thru a scope and shoot. Bow has to be drawn and more movement can be seen, have to hold it and there are more targeting issues with a bow by far. Correct form, if shooting down bend the right way, right anchor point, no scope, etc. even with practice those variables are still there. I actually love the way the seasons are setup right now cause i like to hunt with everything bow, xbow, gun. To say the crossbow is heavy - mine weighs the same as my -06. both 7+lbs. I can shoot my xbow quarter groups at 50. My bow I limit to 45 and shoot 6" groups then and it would have to a perfect shot to even consider it. Ive killed with the crossbow from the ground and from a stand and have held it on a deer - last year - for a few minutes to get the right shot. I can have most anyone shooting bulls with my xbow in 3 shots or less - the compound takes a whole lot of practice. I would certainly like to see xbow open with a dr note though for those that cannot draw a bow. - which in itself proves it is easier to use. Hell there is even an academy in Western NY for bow practice, havent seen it open to crossbow yet. Lol

Ive had birds 3 outta the last 4 days in my field....so im setup on the edge of the field. Hope they make it 4 outta 5.

Going to be another long one, so apologies again Got to my spot at 4:55 today after only getting 2 hours of sleep, so i spent a little time in my car eating my breakfast. Got to the spot i killed the bird last week at 5:15 and didnt hear a single confirmed gobble on the roost. Thought I might have heard a few, but the creek was up again so I couldnt tell for sure. Sent out a couple calls with no response so I decided to walk back to my car to drop of my jacket and go to my ground blind. On my way to the blind I stopped in an area they usually roost to check for any sign. Before i started looking, I said what the hell and sent out a few yelps. Immediately got a response right where my blind is. I snuck as close as I could and he was non stop gobbling with out me even calling. I counted at least 7 in maybe 10-15 seconds time. Figured this bird was hot and I was going to get a crack at him. He must have only been 60-70 yards, but I was down in another creek bottom so I couldnt see him. I wear hearing protection when I hunt and it amplifies it. Usually not a problem, but it made it seem like he was right on top of me when I thought he wasnt so i moved them a bit so I can hear how far he really is. I guess he was that close because as soon as I did that, the gobbles stopped. I gave it an hour and tried looping around to where I thought it ran and nothing. I was half dissapointed and half excited for the expereince. I was all set to go to my ground blind until 12, but i decided around 8 to give it another shot where I shot that bird last week. Before I got to the spot, i decided to throw out a call just in case. What do you know I got a reponse from a bird about 150-200 yards away. I wish I could have seen the look on my face when I heard that gobble. I thought that this couldnt be happening to me since im not a good turkey hunter. I cut in as close as I could, but it got so thick I just sat down and started calling. It didnt sound like he was getting any closer so I decided to swing around to get in a better position. Half way to where I wanted to be I hear him gobble much closer. Actually right where I shot the bird last week, which I thought I was funny. I scrambled to find a good tree next to the small 1 acre clearing i was standing in. I sat down, called a couple times and was cut off. I called again just to make sure I wasnt going crazy and I heard nothing so i knew he was coming in. I put the call down, and not 10 seconds I see him in the middle of the field strutting. I dont like shooting strutting birds, so I waited for him to stop. I couldnt make any noises with my mouth becuase I had so much adrenaline pumping. Well he wouldnt stop strutting, spitting and drumming till he got to 15 yards. At that point he was to my left and I had to wait til he got behind a big oak to move. He must have knew something was up, because he just stuck his head out behind the tree, but it was enough for me to get it done. No pellets in his breasts for sure. I have to say, I really am addicted to turkey hunting. Deer hunting will always be number 1 for me, but this is a very close second. so far ive called in 3 birds that I know of and took 2...my best season ever. Now Ill be calling for some friends and maybe if im lucky ill convince my father to actually go out hunting again. Really didnt think id be able to get a second bird, but guess i had a little bit of luck on my side. Weighed 19 pounds 1 1/4 spurs and a 10" beard. I want to say its 3-4 years old. Trophy bird in my opinion. Also this is what my pants looked like with that bird on my back. I need to buy or make some kind of turkey tote lol.

Holy crap what a spring for me. Even bigger than my last one. First time in ever tagged out in the spring. I’ll post the full story when i get home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bite to eat and a beer or two, and then early lights out to be bright eyed in the morning. I need to turn this target into the real thing. 35 yds, jellyhead choke and crappy old 3 inch Remington Nitro #5’s. Got a windshield swap in the driveway anytime between 7:30 and noon tomorrow so I’ll need to make my time count!

We are almost ready for the am hunt. Going to go shoot kiddos new gun today just got it setup hoping the turkey loads i have shoot well through it or she will have to use my single shot. Hatfield 20gauge single shot,limbsaver butt pad,champion easyhit shotgun sight,uncle mikes quick detachable super swivels with an allen sling. Fits her like a glove. Total cost $145. Post pics after we get done shooting.

Got my two bags of trees today. I will plant them in three weeks but for now they will go in holding containers until I can get back up to the cabin. I'll post picts later today but they look like great stock.

Been crazy busy this spring, 15 hour days have become the norm but tonight I will be out on erie. Will report back

Big night....finally no rain. First ever game....this kid was pumped all day. Proud dad.....3 for 3 with 3 rbi's..lol! Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

Baiting morels with beer is a crime

I used to hunt before work, Id put a rain suit on over my work clothes and just take them off at the office in the parking lot. Well one time i killed a bird. About 9:30 I go to use the bathroom and as im walking out I see in the mirror that the back of my khakis looked exactly like your pants lol, the blood ran behind my rain pants and all over me. I had to tell my boss and go home and change lol

Daughter got her new gun so we went to shoot it today and brought out the good old 22 for the youngest daughter. Turkey target has 8 shot turkey loads and 22.

As a U.S. citizen Dan should receive 133% on the gobble.

With Canadian exchange rate they only gobble at 67% of US birds.

My poor turkey hunting ability, has made them largely unnecessary.

also use this setup. I have an empty paint can to hang from a bow holder about 6' off the ground. In the paint can I have a small bush beans can with a sterno. taped to the top i have a large empty bush bean can filled with goodness. I can then just light the sterno and let it puff (really cool how it puffs). You actually don't want to put too much in as it will overflow the honey and create a mess. I'll post pics this spring as I need to make a new one. i still think it's risky, but not illegal. Open to interpretation. the argument being that something boiling on fire and not left in the woods while not boiling isn't "edible" and therefore not food bait. I also think many dec officers run into actual baiting and understand how hard bear hunting without any form of bait can be, so maybe they're lenient.

Pretty good you can adjust the volume I found it better to keep the volume low because there so sensitive I could here my self breathing was a little strange at first picks up everything once you get the volume lever adjusted just right you forget you have them on. I Definitely recommend them .

I'm thinking ol' Treebird's days are numbered! And Samantha will be the one to put the X on the calendar!!! She will put an end to this grudge. Best of luck to ya's.

Nice bunch for sure. This hangs in my office as a warning. Lol. And I have 450 hours of sick time.

I hear great things about their new mushroom pizzas! Have fun on your TRIP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Diagonals, classes it up a bit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Oh man thats terrible. Being down in the city I dont think it would be to easy to explain why I had blood on my pants if that was me lol

I’m not a fan of large campers at all because all your time should be outside. I almost feel this one is to big but it will be nice to have a nice big dry open area to get changed in and such. Even has a bathroom which I honestly don’t want to even use. The wife and kids are all about the bathroom but of course they won’t be the ones emptying the tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Give me overcast versus sunny any day. Get r done Bill Great season AT. Today’s bird was probably 4+ based on hooks.

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First za in awhile. 2 small pieces of garlic venison sausage and ricotta Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Its the AT region now, and hes raising taxes

Plenty of time. But if Tommy's playing tuff, but still heading in the right direction, the hell with the windshield.

Local Tops has it on the shelf!! Save that space for beer!

I use the exact same impact sport ones by Howard Leight. I use them for all types of gun hunting and won't go out without them. I got mine for $50 on Amazon and they are now just under $53. They are well worth the price. valoroutdoors.com

My raspberry bushes are off to a good start ,strawberries are looking good as well. I have 2 blackberry bushes that look real healthy . Now it's just a waiting game.

I don't have FB. But I'd pay $5 more, to go to this cause. I'm all for it!

there's so many things to say to this, but we will just leave it be as deep down you know.

I’ve gotta try that!

I’m with TF. Over an inch is 3 and after that it’s anyone’s guess. That bird is a trophy, way to go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Durham

Nachos. With a little chorizo, olives, corn, cheese, salsa,

Down in Fla. For nephews graduation couple of pops makes dealing with family easier. Lol cheers Sent from my ASUS_A002A using Tapatalk

Back in the ‘70s my family and another would go to Letchworth every Memorial Day weekend . This was before “ reservations “ much less the internet, my Dad would pull the camper down after work on Thursday , just to get a good site set it up and come back home ,work Fri , then we’d go Sat morning till Monday . I think that was depending on a 3 or 4 day weekend , not to sure of dates . My neighbors are big RV’ers ,they only camp April / May, then Sept/ Oct. weathers mostly still good ,no crowds at all, really like that idea .

Nice lush lawns... if that's what you want. I can't wait for the late summer brown lawn when I use my weed-whacker to top off those deep rooted weeds and don't have to mow the lawn but ~1-2/mo.

Apparently I never post these in weeks past Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A guy that hunts my neighbors property said he shot a buck at 700-800yds this past year. Even offered to teach me to shoot such distances with ease. lol I told him I am no sniper and don't plan to be. He did kill a buck but I am guessing his "rangefinder" was a bit off.

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