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Fall Turkey Harvest 2011.htm

I looked at these at a show last year. Had one in my hands. Smaller than a normal size umbrella. Not the same company, but similar in design. As I recall, it is intended for decoy use only. Their were warnings on the outside of the box, as well as in the box, saying not to be used as a blind. The manufacture rep. said they were in umbrella shape because they held up better against the wind . Anyone ever hear of Montana Decoys. Their flat in design, and the deer decoy, a hunter could very well hide behind. Don't see anyone knocking them. Remember, where you set your 3d targets may be just as bad as hiding behind these, if their in line from where your sitting, and another hunter mistakes them for a real bird and shoots. Placement and safety, go hand in hand.

Bubba, did u get a chance to shoot that 835? How did it go? Are u going to try it on turkey this season?

I'm glad to see them on the farm. Not many turkeys in the our area, hope their numbers increase. Not much in the way of nesting material. I'd say her eggs are right on the ground. Have found old pheasant nest in the past, but they were in leaves. Turkeys were very vocal yesterday morning. Had what I believed to be a jake, hen in size, sporting a far size beard though, cross in front of me at about 30 yards. Guess he knows, he's still in the safe zone. Maybe will bring good luck for the upcoming season.

Walking up my lane this morning, I snapped the coolest picture. Must have walked by a dozen times, before I noticed her. Man, i am pumped, now avoiding the area like the plaque. Isn't this a little early to be nesting?

Their are two sites that I found very usefull. Taxidermy.net have some experience taxidermist on their forum that have alot of information, and are straight shooters. Great bunch of people. I use the McKenzie Taxidermy Supply pickle method and has worked very well. I also found the quicker the hide is off the carcass, the less chance for slip.

Spotted a flock Easter morn., but seems to be a unique year. Seen alot of scratching areas in the woods. Their not coming in the open much, as other years. Maybe enough food in the thicker areas, I don't know. Should make for a different and unique hunt. Good luck to all the youth going out next weekend. Hope you have some nice weather.

Cograts on seeing the first. I always get excited when the first fawns are spotted. Seen them at about the 25th of April here other years, but their ahead by a few weeks. Last falls weather must have been right for early breeding. Had one do their thing in front of me on October 16th, according to my records. Figure about 200 days gestation, so that's about right for the early risers last fall.

Personally, I like the feel of a wood stock. The only complaint is that they are to short for a good settle in feel. I always have to add a recoil pad, to get a little more length. It's to cost effect to do that, than have a stock modified. Going out this weekend myself, to site in the new chokes on the turkey guns. Enjoy.

Way to go LI. What a beast, and new NT archery record to boot. Record traveled from one side of the state to the other.

Another nice New York State deer. Congrats go out to him. Very nice pic of Jake with Bob Estes on your site Joe.

Nice price on a super shot gun. Shot the 835 with field barrel. Nice gun. Also shot it with a slug barrel, wouldn't do that again, as it has to much kick for me. What stock came with it?

Now, that will get the blood pumping. Countdown 20 days.

Alfalfa, Red & White Clovers, Trefoil, Timothy, Bluegrass, Wheat, Oats, Corn, Soybeans, Cabbage lettuce beet mix, pumpkin. Planted switchgrass two years ago, maybe try some of that again for cover.

Seen a buck Easter morning with about 3 inches of new growth. I would say that's not to unusual for this time of year, but don't see them that often.Very close to getting a pic, but........... You're right WNY, he was in the woods eating buds and young grasses. Also, not seeing to many wild flowers in the woods. Think the deer are cleaning them up. The deer I've seen have looked very nice and rounded out. Should be some nice size fawns this year, as the mothers are really pack'en in the protein.

Very nice, thanks for sharing the pics. Good luck this season.

Figured I'd get this thread going again. 28 days and counting. Can't wait to get up Tuesday morning, May 1st. Told the boss (me) wouldn't be to work till 1 pm.. What's he going to do, fire me, ha ha. Get up at 4 am., be out in the blind by 5:15; got to say really getting pumped. Can't wait to feel that fresh spring air pouring in around you. Got a bug suit on order, the skeeters are gonna be bad this year. They always are. Hopefully, the ditches won't have 3 feet of water in them this year.

Deerthug, I agree. Thinking that way- you've won far more than any lottery.

Nothing more than another form of goverment tax, a tax people are happy to pay.

Yep, If their's any to harvest. Skin and put in the freezer. Make a nice mount- I hope.

Anyone doing any fishing in the smaller creeks.What are u catching? Looked a two yesterday, waters way down for this time of year. Haven't started yet, but looks like I will soon.

Weather man says clear and light winds. Not good. Their will be loss, no doubt, and higher prices to boot.

Heck, I'd give up a DMP any day for a new lawn mower, wait......... Is it one of those SP pushin ones or a rider tractor? Guess either way, you got some great inlaws. Congrats. on both.

Their planting sweet corn right now here on the ridge on black plastic. Corn by the 4th of July. Get the ground turned over so it will warm quicker. I like to chance first plant by May 1st with treated seed. It will take a little colder ground. About 400 lb of 15-15-15 fert to the acre. Keep an eye on some sweet corn growers around you. That'll tell ya when to go. Also, plant your pumpkins seeds right in the corn row. Space according to packet instructions. Will use the fert. from the planter. Also helps if you need to cultivate. Happy growing.

The first sounds of turkeys.