Live From The Woods 2023 Turkey Edition

[JALA RUT]

Other than a couple gobbles from the roost way, far away from me, today was one of those days that feels like turkeys don't exist. The weather was finally pleasant and I was expecting the turkeys to be on fire today ... but they didn't get the memo in my area. Nothing seen or heard, working it right to the noontime whistle. Still awesome to be out there. Hopefully they'll be more cooperative tomorrow. Good Luck all. Should be a good weekend!

Yesterday, I did get a nice pic of a deer that got to about 6 yds from me before it realized something wasn't right...LOL 

[JALA RUT]

Well yesterday was a bust, no turkeys seen or heard but the deer were active walking around me at least, to help pass the time. Even had this buck come by starting this year's new antlers. 

So far, this morning is starting off like yesterday with no gobbles heard from the roost. Good luck all, beautiful morning to be in the woods!

[First-light]

Heard one gobble that was it. My Sister in law score with a 21 lbs bird. 9.5 " beard and 1 " spurs. 

[DirtTime]

[Four Seasons]

Had to share the woods this morning. Glad he kept on his side of the farm. 

[blackbeltbill]

6 hours ago, First-light said:

Heard one gobble that was it. My Sister in law score with a 21 lbs bird. 9.5 " beard and 1 " spurs. 

CONGRATS!!!

[blackbeltbill]

12 minutes ago, Four Seasons said:

Had to share the woods this morning. Glad he kept on his side of the farm. 

CONGRATS!!!

[First-light]

13 hours ago, First-light said:

Heard one gobble that was it. My Sister in law score with a 21 lbs bird. 9.5 " beard and 1 " spurs. 

Hubby got one this morning. The first bird is being mounted. Total time in the woods for both birds 45 minutes!

 

[blackbeltbill]

7 hours ago, First-light said:

Hubby got one this morning. The first bird is being mounted. Total time in the woods for both birds 45 minutes!

 

ALRIGHT!!!

[blackbeltbill]

Cynthia  connected on a nice 20lb Gobbler today- 5/9/23.

 10" Beard,Nearly 1" Sharp Spurs of a 3 year old. And 20lbs. 

I used the Tom Gaskins Box to  call him in.   

 

 

 

[fasteddie]

Congrats Cynthia ! Nice looking bird .

[JALA RUT]

Glad the work week is done. Been dying to get back out there after them and it'll be a 3 day weekend! Good luck all.

[blackbeltbill]

On 5/12/2023 at 5:50 PM, JALA RUT said:

Glad the work week is done. Been dying to get back out there after them and it'll be a 3 day weekend! Good luck all.

Sounds like you will be out on Monday. 

  Luck to you.

[mpavlus]

On 5/2/2023 at 1:27 PM, mpavlus said:

Pouring rain when i got to the farm. Didn't want to get out of the truck. No gobbles from the roost so started sneaking and peaking. Heard a distant gobble and moved closer. Set my lone hen decoy out and called. He heard me and was coming. Turned out to be 4 two year old birds. Came right to me. First one that stands still was going to get it. And he did. Wasn't the big boys on the farm but I'll take a two year old every time. Very excellent hunt. Plenty of time to hunt for big boy.

 

On 5/2/2023 at 1:27 PM, mpavlus said:

Tagged out this morning.  Good bird. 9" beard. 19 1/2 lbs.

He flew off roost and walked off with hen last weekend. I heard him gobble on roost last night. Snuck into his woods at 5am. He gobbled at 60 yards away. Perfect. Then a hen that I didn't know was there yelped right in between us. He flew down and she flew down to him. Shut up and walked away. Kept a eye on him all morning in the field. He'd answer but not leaving hens. About 11am I heard him gobble at other end of the field,back I go. Field had a crown to it. I called once in he came. Long morning and great hunt. Otsego County. Leatherstocking country. 

 

 

[airedale]

Congrats, nice photos.

Al

[LET EM GROW]

As most know, I'm not one that has to pull the trigger every year,  if I can put someone else behind the gun I will..  I just want to be part of it.. I called in another bird for my brother and he was tagged out opening week. 

[LET EM GROW]

These Toms have made their annual Roost shift over to our property now, our small 12 acres. They roost up on the ridge we have. They come and roost seldom before Mid May. But fairly regularly once Mid May hits.. They' toms usually stay and at least be vocal into Early Mid June.. We also have 3/4 acres of Clovers in our plot that they'll feast in once the sun hits them. Any who after successfully roosting a bird on our lease, we got back to camp at last light and a bird gobbled to the slam of the truck door..  letting us know he was up on our ridge, Roosted was Roasted.. Bird pitched down, and met his demise a few moments later.. My brother in Law tagged his first ever Longbeard by 545am

[blackbeltbill]

Back near the Swamp today.

[mpavlus]

5 hours ago, airedale said:

Congrats, nice photos.

Al

Thank you. It was a very nice day. 

Good luck. 

[mpavlus]

On 5/15/2023 at 10:54 AM, LET EM GROW said:

These Toms have made their annual Roost shift over to our property now, our small 12 acres. They roost up on the ridge we have. They come and roost seldom before Mid May. But fairly regularly once Mid May hits.. They' toms usually stay and at least be vocal into Early Mid June.. We also have 3/4 acres of Clovers in our plot that they'll feast in once the sun hits them. Any who after successfully roosting a bird on our lease, we got back to camp at last light and a bird gobbled to the slam of the truck door..  letting us know he was up on our ridge, Roosted was Roasted.. Bird pitched down, and met his demise a few moments later.. My brother in Law tagged his first ever Longbeard by 545am

Nice picture 

[mpavlus]

Jake tag and Gobbler tag. Doesn't matter. They all end up like this. 

[blackbeltbill]

6 minutes ago, mpavlus said:

Jake tag and Gobbler tag. Doesn't matter. They all end up like this. 

Yup,I zip Tie my Turkey Legs. Still have 1 Permit left. So does Cynthia- so,I will be helping her again as much as possible. 

[mpavlus]

50 minutes ago, blackbeltbill said:

Yup,I zip Tie my Turkey Legs. Still have 1 Permit left. So does Cynthia- so,I will be helping her again as much as possible. 

Yes still plenty of good hunting left. Getting leafy. Good to hide in. Good luck. 

[New York Hillbilly]

Congrats to those who bagged turkeys. I'm going to try and drag myself out of bed for the first time this season, and see if I can a least hear one gobble. 

[First-light]

9 hours ago, New York Hillbilly said:

Congrats to those who bagged turkeys. I'm going to try and drag myself out of bed for the first time this season, and see if I can a least hear one gobble. 

OMG I'm in the same boat. Been hearing them just can't get up that early, maybe Saturday?