Live From The Woods 2020 Turkey Edition

[Belo 6873]

12 hours ago, Biz-R-OWorld said:

 

Enough with the black belt handle, time to change to TurkeyMaster


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don't. just don't. this may be the longest he's had a name since he was Bill Schmit. 

[Robhuntandfish 13867]

On the road today thru Madison and Cortland counties. Quite a few birds in the fields.

[Pygmy 15020]

12 minutes ago, Robhuntandfish said:

On the road today thru Madison and Cortland counties. Quite a few birds in the fields.

Yeah..Beautiful morning and nobody's hunting..Hehehe..

I'm planning to go out again tomorrow with my buddy Mort...

[turkeyfeathers 35504]

So after watching gobbler strut for a long time with all his hens I watched them walk into plowed field few hundred yards away. I quickly walked down to check strutting area.  Partial dry area of 30’x30’.  Surrounded by bog and marsh marigolds ( watched a great blue heron fly into it ) . Other sides of area is small creek feeding bog , steep hillside dark AF with pines and old blowdown lines.  I couldn’t even navigate or see through it. No good trees to sit near area BUT one. A smaller pine with low canopy. Perfect at 30 yards . Going in early tomorrow with snips to quick snip and set up daughter n I. Tom picked the ideal location to strut n show his stuff for the ladies. They were there quickly after fly down. On paper this sounds almost like a slam dunk but with turkey hunting there’s more downs than ups. This bird after gobbling at 4:40/ 300x I guess on roost and 7 hens maybe a doozy. The 8 gobble roll blew me away. His head was all white - no blue or white as he danced . I’m going to cry if daughter whacks him for her first. So glad I didn’t kill him yesterday. Weather looks warm so she won’t freeze out.  Noon or bust 

[Pygmy 15020]

Sounds like a plan....Good luck, Jay !

[Belo 6873]

Struggle is real right now. Hunted 3.5 days with barely a gobble. Tomorrow looks good. No plans all day. Neighbor kid is hunting.

Dammit I just can’t decide...


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[grampy 17122]

6 hours ago, turkeyfeathers said:

So after watching gobbler strut for a long time with all his hens I watched them walk into plowed field few hundred yards away. I quickly walked down to check strutting area.  Partial dry area of 30’x30’.  Surrounded by bog and marsh marigolds ( watched a great blue heron fly into it ) . Other sides of area is small creek feeding bog , steep hillside dark AF with pines and old blowdown lines.  I couldn’t even navigate or see through it. No good trees to sit near area BUT one. A smaller pine with low canopy. Perfect at 30 yards . Going in early tomorrow with snips to quick snip and set up daughter n I. Tom picked the ideal location to strut n show his stuff for the ladies. They were there quickly after fly down. On paper this sounds almost like a slam dunk but with turkey hunting there’s more downs than ups. This bird after gobbling at 4:40/ 300x I guess on roost and 7 hens maybe a doozy. The 8 gobble roll blew me away. His head was all white - no blue or white as he danced . I’m going to cry if daughter whacks him for her first. So glad I didn’t kill him yesterday. Weather looks warm so she won’t freeze out.  Noon or bust 

I'm pulling for you and Sam!

Looking forward to some awesome pic's tomorrow my friend!

[Chef 7103]

Boy oh boy had birds almost  every day . Bill knows his shit . He had that bird gobbling for about 2 hours . He made him mad . L I'll lol we found him around 8.30 . Called and called he was coming closer and closer but then he crossed a trail and was walking away from us so we got to the top of the ridge . Bill called and called that dam lazy bird would not come back up the hill he was a fat lazy bird . So we finally moved around to were we thought he would come. Bill sat down about 40 yards from me . And I go all comfortably  . Here he comes . Bill chirped and he turned my way . Watched him fan out his tail . He gobbled . Then made himself all fluffy . He came under a fallen tree. And walk about 30 yards and I let him have it he dropped right where he stood.  Ran down and put my boot on his neck.  And yelled wooohoo . Lolol

Amazing!!! Congrats! You are awesome and Bill for sure knows his shit. Between the two of you I think you know every inch of that park!

Bird well deserved


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[turkeyfeathers 35504]

1 hour ago, Belo said:

Struggle is real right now. Hunted 3.5 days with barely a gobble. Tomorrow looks good. No plans all day. Neighbor kid is hunting.

Dammit I just can’t decide...


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Hunt. After days of no gobbles yesterday was epic. Not every bird gobbles every day. Zero to hero in turkey hunting happens frequently 

[mowin 3832]

Crap.    

 

 

I SOOOO want to go out tomorrow morning.  Was hoping to get Aaron his second bird.  

Happens every year. Client needs me to get something done yesterday, or I need to make sure what client wants done is done to their specks.  

So 4.5 yrds of concrete is coming tomorrow morning at 8:30.  Client wants me there to make sure it's done to his specs, even though I recommend the contractor, and trust him completely. 

Hopefully I can get Aaron out on Sunday.  

 

Good luck those going out tomorrow morning.  Birds should be coming in fast and hot. If not sit tight they will be looking for the sweet talking gal (hunter) later in the morning.  

[crappyice 13013]

Driving to fish today I pass a small parcel I have access to in 3S(bow only considering how tight it is) and big boy is blown up with a white head impressing a hen. However, they are on the opposite side of a 4 lane parkway. I imagine they stay over there and will not venture a road crossing like that?!? I have seen them fly over the road when I busted them once during deer season but doubt they would do that if they are established with a lady


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[Nomad 12513]

Well I’ve got in two days of turkey hunting , 9-11 ish that’s it for me . I will can 30 pounds of chicken Sunday though , no more getting up at 7 for bird meat .

[UpStateRedNeck 1815]

Headed out, good luck to everyone doing the same!

[turkeyfeathers 35504]

Foggy AF.  Good luck y’all 

[Pygmy 15020]

Waiting for Mort to pull in the driveway...Nice morning out there...Good luck. y'all….

[jpastor1759 229]

Out in a new spot, feels alot different then last Saturday......... Like 35+ degrees diiffernt lol good luck everyone drop a Rope dragger!

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[Otto 2728]

This will be my 8th hunt this season. Very foggy and wet, grateful for a blind to sit in. Good luck everyone!

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[Chef 7103]

Set up in my spot beautiful morning let’s hope today is the day. I was extra tired this morning but forced myself out of bed. Hopefully it pays off


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[turkeyfeathers 35504]

We’re set Fog May have them little late to talk.   I’m literally dripping with sweat.  Kid will not freeze out today lol.  Good luck everyone and enjoy the woods waking up. 

[Chef 7103]

We’re set Fog May have them little late to talk.   I’m literally dripping with sweat.  Kid will not freeze out today lol.  Good luck everyone and enjoy the woods waking up. 

Hope you guys have a blast today! Can’t wait till my kid is old enough. Any tips on hunting in the wind


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[Robhuntandfish 13867]

First gobble st 300 yards

[FLXmatt 150]

Silent in the morning.  A deer blew at my decoy 30-40 times, that didn’t help.

[turkeyfeathers 35504]

Hen was cutting close    No gobbles yet 

[Robhuntandfish 13867]

And of course.. 5 deer in field gawking and snorting at decoy

[turkeyfeathers 35504]

Called little aggressive at hen. 2 came in and interacted with decoys.  Zero chance to move and get tactacam on them.  Another perimeter shot few minutes ago.