wooly Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Got out with sis again this morning for our 2'nd hunt of this spring. Things have been awfully quiet around here so far, and the way our day started. we were expecting more of the same today. Finally after 3 hours of being bored out of our minds in the blind, a jake showed up silent to our calls and caught us both off guard. We finally got things situated in the blind and sis got the gun out the window as the bird made his way towards our jake decoy. When sis finally pulled the trigger on that dude, he dropped right in his tracks 30 yds away! THAT'S what I like to see! Nothing but awesomeness after that folks! This was her first SPRING turkey and he even has a double beard(not that it mattered to her) (4" and 3") Couldn't be happier to see my favorite hunting partner make a great shot and the joy it brings her.... and mostly me! Congrats sissy on a great hunt and thanks for being there for me through everything! Love ya, and congrats AGAIN! 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 That’s awesome right there ! Congrats to you and sis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Field_Ager Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well done!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsdale Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Good stuff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Congratulations to both of you!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 That's fantastic wooly. Nothing better than hunting with family. Congrats to you and sis on a successful hunt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wooly, I want a poster of that B&W photo. It just captures the whole thing in one single image. The hardship and wait, the joy and the victory. You're very good with the camera my friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 36 minutes ago, philoshop said: Wooly, I want a poster of that B&W photo. It just captures the whole thing in one single image. The hardship and wait, the joy and the victory. You're very good with the camera my friend. Thanks guys! Mark- I think I have more fun taking the pictures than I do pulling te trigger! I don't even know why I take my gun anymore to be honest with ya. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Congrats Matt and sis! I'm sure you two had some quality "blind time" and the bird was just iceing on the cake!Great pics too!Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Keep at it buddy. I'm pretty good with a camera, and I know lots of people way better than I am, but you're near the upper level of "guys (and gals) with eyes". I'll send you a PM shortly about a Russian gal with the right eye for when to capture an image. That's all photography is really. Capturing all of the surroundings, emotions, and the event in a single image. People take billions of selfies every day, but none of it is photography IMO. Congratulations on your first Spring bird, Dalo. I owe your brother a burger on a different matter, but I hope you will join us when I visit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Nice, congrats!Sent from my SM-S327VL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Congratulations Sis and Bro! What an awesome team! What a great hunt and pictures! I'm more happy for you guys, than if I shot one myself! This is what it's all about folks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg54 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Congrats and great pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneHunter Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Hunter Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Congrats! Wooly, is that a New England Firearms single shot 12 ga? I use one for turkey hunting.... mine is pretty beat up though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Arcade Hunter said: Congrats! Wooly, is that a New England Firearms single shot 12 ga? I use one for turkey hunting.... mine is pretty beat up though.... Yep- picked it up for $50 about 7 years ago and have been taking it turkey hunting ever since. Shoots tight, and carries light! I like it anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Hunter Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 agreed! I cant remember how long ago I bought mine.... I think I bought it at walmart though, long ago. I have only killed one critter with it and it was a fall turkey. Id bet that was 25 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Brother totes an H&R 10 bore. It thumps like a biatch. Assuming 103 notches on the stock lightened it up a bit He talked me into shooting it on paper once for him. Not the brightest thing I’ve ever done. There will not be a second time as my head is more than a hat rack you know Whens sis’s 2nd birds demise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said: Brother totes an H&R 10 bore. It thumps like a biatch. Assuming 103 notches on the stock lightened it up a bit He talked me into shooting it on paper once for him. Not the brightest thing I’ve ever done. There will not be a second time as my head is more than a hat rack you know Whens sis’s 2nd birds demise ? It doesn't have a recoil pad so you definitely get the full effect of the 2 oz. 3" loads from such a light gun. I had to switch to shooting left handed a few years ago from my medical stuff. I still got a nice bruise on that shoulder now over a week later,lol Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll get out after her 2'nd bird again this weekend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycredneck Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Congratulations to both of you. I really like the B&W top photo, looks like magazine material. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Outstanding!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 2 hours ago, wooly said: It doesn't have a recoil pad so you definitely get the full effect of the 2 oz. 3" loads from such a light gun. I had to switch to shooting left handed a few years ago from my medical stuff. I still got a nice bruise on that shoulder now over a week later,lol Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we'll get out after her 2'nd bird again this weekend. I wish you and sis all the best. Knock another one down and take some nice pics!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doebuck1234 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Dangit!I missed this one.congrats to sis on the first and nice bird!!!best of luck this coming weekend if get out aswell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I posted your b&w pic on arboritsite .com just to see the comments. Overwhelmingly positive, BTW. Hope you don't mind, and I apologize for not asking first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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