Post by: Guru on May 20, 2005, 10:00:00 PM
So anyway,there was someone target practicing in the orchard(about the middle of my roosting route).Heard nothing to the north,worked my way south to where they were shooting.They were gone by the time I got there.Blew the crow call a couple times,didn't really expect to hear anything with all the shooting.Nothing,so I kept going south in the orchard toward the vineyard.Snuck up to the edge of the peach trees to overlook the vineyard.I had to approach from this way cause I had been seeing hen roosting the way I usually come in.
Stood for about 10 minutes just listening and looking with my binos.Then I blew the crow call...nothing.Waited a minute,blew it again,louder this time.....nothing.I know from experience that even though birds are there sometimes,they just won't gobble at night.Ya go back the next morning and there bangin' away.I figure," just have to wait to see what's gobbling in the morning,and then set up".All of a sudden I hear wings flapping very loudly.FLAP,FLAP,FLAP..........up comes a bird from just over the hill in the orchard and it lands in a big tree that seperates the orchard from the vineyard.This thing isn't 40 yds away!!!
Good thing I was behind a peach tree.I slowly pick up my binos to see a big red head and a long beard!!!!!!!!!! Now I have to wait until it's almost dark to get out.So I enjoy the show.He startled me twice with gobbles,first time from a train whistle(about 5 mi. away),and then from a jet flying by.
I'm gonna set up in one of 2 places I've got picked out.Should be fun in the morning!!
Good Luck to everyone hunting tomorrow :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Minuteman on May 20, 2005, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: Shaun on May 20, 2005, 10:28:00 PM
Post by: Mudfeather on May 20, 2005, 11:52:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on May 21, 2005, 07:47:00 AM
Post by: southpawshooter on May 21, 2005, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: Pinecone on May 21, 2005, 10:57:00 AM
Claudia
Post by: Whip on May 21, 2005, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 12:41:00 PM
Different spot.........MAC DADDY GOBBLER!!!!!
I just killed(10:45) my biggest bird boys....haven't taken any measurments yet.But my god has he got some HOOKS!!!! A beard to match!!!!!
Here's a pic....I'll be back....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff205.jpg)
Post by: mike hall on May 21, 2005, 12:56:00 PM
You are a huntin machine Guru.
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 21, 2005, 12:58:00 PM
David
Post by: Shaun on May 21, 2005, 01:17:00 PM
Way to go Curt!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kyle on May 21, 2005, 01:26:00 PM
Kyle
Post by: FilmGuy on May 21, 2005, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: LAR43 on May 21, 2005, 01:33:00 PM
WAAAAY to go! :bigsmyl: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Now to quote Dave, we need all the details!!!!
No runnin' to get the phone, wash the truck or feed the cat! The only timeout allowed is the baby! "Just the facts man" (Sgt. Joe Friday)! . . . . .LOL
Larry
Post by: SuperKodiak38 on May 21, 2005, 01:40:00 PM
Post by: Meathook on May 21, 2005, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: rabbitman on May 21, 2005, 02:15:00 PM
Post by: the Ferret on May 21, 2005, 02:32:00 PM
Congrats Curt and you are the Guru!
ps don't you ever shoot anything small?
Post by: sleepyhollow on May 21, 2005, 02:46:00 PM
Post by: swamprooter on May 21, 2005, 02:48:00 PM
Post by: southpawshooter on May 21, 2005, 03:22:00 PM
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 03:48:00 PM
The set up from the gobbler view as he came in..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff188.jpg)
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 04:33:00 PM
Now I see the hen coming in to check things out.Fish out the camera....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff1792.jpg)
As she walks away I sit back and take it all in,adrenalin has taken its toll!! What a feeling,if I could only bottle it.After a minute I get out,hen flys off,as I walk to him.
Took this pic before I checked him out.View of the set up from another direction.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff186.jpg)
I walk to him,his beard and legs are under him.Go for the beard first...OH MY!!!...thicker than any I've killed(I knew this bird had a thick beard,I'd seen him before).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff210.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff196.jpg)
..then I dig for the spurs.......
Post by: kyle on May 21, 2005, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: Randy Morin on May 21, 2005, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: Littlefeather on May 21, 2005, 04:57:00 PM
I knew that a bird was gonna die today. Cooool! Great job, again. CK
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 05:46:00 PM
CK,Different bird.....better result.Thanks Bro :thumbsup:
....grab the first leg..MY LORD!!!!!!!!!! Quickly grab the next one....HOOOLY!!!!!
Second one even longer and sharper..NO WAY!!!!!
I just kinda fall back on my heels,and look at the hooks....I can't believe it....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff192.jpg)
Now I can't wait to see if I've killed a genuine limb hanger..let's try it....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff201.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff203.jpg)
Can you believe them hooks????
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff214.jpg)
Where the arrow entered...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff190.jpg)
and where it came out..see the Snuffer..
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff194.jpg)
always amazed at how a turkey can stop an arrow..
I'll be back.....
Post by: kyle on May 21, 2005, 05:49:00 PM
Kyle
Post by: Huntrdfk on May 21, 2005, 05:59:00 PM
Again, great job and kudos to a great season. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
David
Post by: RayMO on May 21, 2005, 06:13:00 PM
Post by: LAR43 on May 21, 2005, 06:27:00 PM
Congratulations!!
You definitely got it goin' on there!!
Larry
Post by: the Ferret on May 21, 2005, 06:35:00 PM
I still can't believe you guys can stick them blinds on the 50 yard line of a football field and them eagle eyed toms walk right up to them and let you fling arrows at them...unbelievable!
Curt you amaze me!
Post by: frankb on May 21, 2005, 06:41:00 PM
:notworthy:
Frank B
Post by: longbowhntr on May 21, 2005, 06:56:00 PM
David
Post by: joe skipp on May 21, 2005, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: Stickbow98 on May 21, 2005, 08:04:00 PM
(I keep telling Ya those spine shots are the one to anchor 'em!!) :thumbsup:
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 08:06:00 PM
Still on cloud nine,just can't belive those hooks myself.They blew me away when I saw them!
It's been a heck of a season.Been getting up everyday at 4:30 before work to scout,watch,and listen to birds even though I couldn't hunt.Sometimes running(a long way!) back to my truck so I wouldn't be late.It all paid off.Loved every minute of it!!
Did some measuring before....
Beard- paintbrush thick 9 1/2"
Spurs- 1 1/2" AND 1 7/16"
He was a run down 21#'s....and he has the biggest tail I've ever seen on a bird!!
Big 160 Snuffer took the top of his lungs and broke his back.
Joe, Go kill that bird bro!!!
Post by: Guru on May 21, 2005, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 21, 2005, 08:22:00 PM
Danny
Post by: Timo on May 21, 2005, 09:01:00 PM
Really dandy bird bud.And I echo what Ferret said!
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on May 21, 2005, 09:09:00 PM
Post by: JC on May 21, 2005, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: timbow on May 21, 2005, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: Warren H. Womack on May 21, 2005, 09:50:00 PM
Looks like I'm gonna have to start searching for some of those orchards. :bigsmyl:
Post by: Dave Bulla on May 21, 2005, 10:11:00 PM
Nice pictures too. Is that a game tracker string I see on that entry shot picture? Also, what's behind the head that looks like velcro in the close up pic of the spurs?
I might have to break down (or is that save up?) and get me one of them double bull blinds some day.
Post by: Shaun on May 21, 2005, 11:04:00 PM
Post by: trashwood on May 21, 2005, 11:18:00 PM
rusty
Post by: cjones on May 21, 2005, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: Guru on May 22, 2005, 08:29:00 AM
Dave, yes the string is attatched with the help of velcro.See "String Tracker and Trad Bows" in the how to forum.Here's another pic of the tracker set up... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff144.jpg)
Double Bull is money very well spent!!
Ya know....it felt good to sleep in today
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Post by: ber643 on May 22, 2005, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: Black Arrow on May 22, 2005, 09:49:00 AM
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on May 22, 2005, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Guru on May 22, 2005, 11:41:00 AM
BA,thanks,glad ya like the blind.Worth every penny!!
Jason, Thanks bro
Check out the difference in the beards of the 2 birds.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/curtsstuff217.jpg)
Post by: Killdeer on May 22, 2005, 11:54:00 AM
Post by: Pinecone on May 22, 2005, 03:30:00 PM
Claudia
Post by: njstykbow on May 22, 2005, 09:10:00 PM
Congratulations on a tremendous bird and a great hunt. What a rush!
Joe
Post by: Mudfeather on May 22, 2005, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: drumstix on May 23, 2005, 11:24:00 AM
Post by: Chad Edgar on May 23, 2005, 12:25:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on May 23, 2005, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: Guru on May 23, 2005, 09:38:00 PM
Still can't help but feel like I've killed a bird of a lifetime for around here.A "Booner" in my book.I'll display him proudly in my memories room.Just need to figure out exactly how I want to do it.
How old do you think a bird like him is....4-5 yrs old????
Shawn,Sunday is good for me.Hope Mom is feeling better.
Post by: swampbuck on May 24, 2005, 11:39:00 AM
Post by: Guru on May 24, 2005, 09:57:00 PM