WNY Bowhunter Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 He gobbled good on the roost but never came out into the field...stayingon the hillside with the hens. We had to back out because I have to work. Got a better setup planned for tomorrow. Also had 6 bucks come across the field... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 May give up turkey hunting and start knitting. Any requests ? Sweater for your pooch perhaps ?! ???? Knit camo neck warmer? A nice pair of fingerless wool gloves ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Field_Ager Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just heading out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Was all set to go back to where I busted them birds on the roost yesterday. 8:30pm last night my neighbor calls me and tells me there are 2 toms, 1 jake, and 3 hens just above my lower food plot, heading into my little patch of woods. Historically I can pick out the 5 different trees they will be roosted in the next morning when they come down to this area. Scrapped the original plan and slipped out to where the birds headed last night. Not a gobble, not a cluck, not even a flydown..... It's like they just disappeared..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was planning on heading out this morning but forgot about the girlfriends Doctor app., taking her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) 5th lone hen called in this year. Thinking same one and nested nearby Edited May 26, 2016 by turkeyfeathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Doesn't it just figure...I'm in the garden pounding in rebar for the tomato / bean fencing ...I have been hearing hens around me...mind you the garden has clover in it and is surround by clover plots ...I finish a fence and look up to see....yep a tom strolling through the clover plot looking my way...Neck stretch out just looking around...lol PS... no not going out...home to grab new delivery of strawberries...that have to go in today and AAAhhhhh my new WP Wolverine hiking boots...man my feet need these half off too... Edited May 26, 2016 by growalot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeltime Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 just a quick note to say its always good to have more than 1 plan in the morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterdan44 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Well I had ground hog day this morning. Same birds ,same gobble like crazy action at first light. Heading my way and then silence and poof they disappear. Well that's it for me this spring I had fun and shot a nice bird. Good luck to all and be safe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All set up i some open hardwoods i had a bird working a week ago. Probably my last time out this season. Not a peep yet, jumped two of the biggest raccoons ive ever seen walking in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Well i ended up about 80 yds from the bird and a hen. Up on a ridge, watched him fly down around 620. Gobbled twice on roost. Nothing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Tried to get back on the bird from earlier this week. Same old story.... Not a peep until flydown, he gobbled about 10-15 times, I believe I heard a hen, and then he walked the other way, down the hill. All quiet by 5:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Think he busted me moving. Heard some yelps (sounded like a gobbler). I leaned my head to get a different view and i saw him at about 60. Just his head. Didnt alarm, run or fly off. Moved about 80 yards down the hill and set up again. This bird is smart. He did the same thing last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 He gobbled good on the roost but never came out into the field...stayingon the hillside with the hens. We had to back out because I have to work. Got a better setup planned for tomorrow. Also had 6 bucks come across the field...How'd it go today ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY Bowhunter Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Only hens in the field last night. I'll see if he's around tonight. Planning on hunting the final four days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterdan44 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I hate to mention this to those of you who have been hunting turkeys quite a bit this season with little or no success. As I mentioned yesterday I am done hunting this spring due to work , parties, etc. so my kid brother asks me where he should hunt turkey with his son. I tell him to go near one of my deer stands in the woods near a big hay field @ 100 acres. He hasn't turkey hunted at all this spring. So he wakes up at 0800 heads out to the spot, sets up and gives a call , gets an answer from this bird that I've seen in the field a couple of times , answers again my brother stops calling and the bird walks right into him and he shoots it at 25 yds. Luck is what u make it but I thought I would share this one . I'll send a pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I hate to mention this to those of you who have been hunting turkeys quite a bit this season with little or no success. As I mentioned yesterday I am done hunting this spring due to work , parties, etc. so my kid brother asks me where he should hunt turkey with his son. I tell him to go near one of my deer stands in the woods near a big hay field @ 100 acres. He hasn't turkey hunted at all this spring. So he wakes up at 0800 heads out to the spot, sets up and gives a call , gets an answer from this bird that I've seen in the field a couple of times , answers again my brother stops calling and the bird walks right into him and he shoots it at 25 yds. Luck is what u make it but I thought I would share this one . I'll send a pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks, you jerk !!! Only kidding . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I hate to mention this to those of you who have been hunting turkeys quite a bit this season with little or no success. As I mentioned yesterday I am done hunting this spring due to work , parties, etc. so my kid brother asks me where he should hunt turkey with his son. I tell him to go near one of my deer stands in the woods near a big hay field @ 100 acres. He hasn't turkey hunted at all this spring. So he wakes up at 0800 heads out to the spot, sets up and gives a call , gets an answer from this bird that I've seen in the field a couple of times , answers again my brother stops calling and the bird walks right into him and he shoots it at 25 yds. Luck is what u make it but I thought I would share this one . I'll send a pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Keep the pic........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterdan44 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Heres the pic to follow up my post. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterdan44 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hated to do that to you guys but I m just breaking balls! Good luck to all , I know how you guys feel , the old adage I'd rather be lucky than good applies . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Only 4 more months till deer season! What a relief it will be to finally hunt those STUPID animals again,lol 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY Bowhunter Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Roosted the bird from my last post again tonight. My wife and I will be set up in the woods he's roosted in in the morning. Has four hens with him so we will need to get in there super early... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerpassion Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I hate to mention this to those of you who have been hunting turkeys quite a bit this season with little or no success. As I mentioned yesterday I am done hunting this spring due to work , parties, etc. so my kid brother asks me where he should hunt turkey with his son. I tell him to go near one of my deer stands in the woods near a big hay field @ 100 acres. He hasn't turkey hunted at all this spring. So he wakes up at 0800 heads out to the spot, sets up and gives a call , gets an answer from this bird that I've seen in the field a couple of times , answers again my brother stops calling and the bird walks right into him and he shoots it at 25 yds. Luck is what u make it but I thought I would share this one . I'll send a pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's what happens when he knows where the corn pile under the treestand is left over from deer season .... Lol ... J/K 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Day 16. Little turkeyfeathers with me today. Hunting til 10 or so then she's got 3 hours of ballet. Good luck today everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATbuckhunter Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Been out since 5 and I maybe heard one gobble in the distance...wait just heard some Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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