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Title: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Dsturgisjr on April 27, 2014, 02:38:00 PM

Luck has come my way again and I will get to travel to Africa this summer to video a leopard hunt. During the day I can stalk Cape buffalo.

I have a 66" 78# Black Widow PLX set up and Toby from BW reduced one of my other PLXs to match draw weight for a back up bow.

With the hunt coming soon I've been shooting this setup to stay tip top.

Turkey season is open and there isn't a better way to test out your shooting skills than a turkey in my opinion.

  (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/Iwalkout_zpsd4b8b17c.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/Iwalkout_zpsd4b8b17c.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]  

Had 3 mature toms and around 10 hens walk by my fence row blind. I took a 20 yard shot at the biggest tom. It hit a little low and broke the drum stick. After a short sprinting match I shot again and claimed this beautiful tom.

  (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/ILathropboot_zpsdc1081ea.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/ILathropboot_zpsdc1081ea.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]  

  (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/Iturk14_zpsb9e0e5b5.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/Iturk14_zpsb9e0e5b5.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

Another shot with my favorite hunting partner, Marie.

  (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/IMeampPee_zpsf283588e.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/IMeampPee_zpsf283588e.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

The bird weighed 24.75#. 1 3/16" spurs and a 10 1/4" beard.

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: tukudu on April 27, 2014, 02:44:00 PM

Nice,nice Bird

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 27, 2014, 02:44:00 PM

Congrats Denny!  That's a fine bird!  I think its great Marie likes to get out and hunt and that you two share it together.  I also think its great that she shoots big bucks from your tree stand while you are away.  Nothing like keeping a seat warm   :readit:

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Dsturgisjr on April 27, 2014, 02:45:00 PM

For arrows I'm using Easton MFJ 250 dangerous game shafts with 250 grain heads. I used a Woodsman on a 125 grain adaptor for the turkey, but will use a Zwickey, No Mercy for the buffalo hunt.

 (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/I2014woodsman_zps39743e25.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/I2014woodsman_zps39743e25.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

For an encore performance  :) , I will be providing a hopefully delicious supper for the family tonight.

  (http:// [url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Dsturgisjr/media/Iturkincrockpot_zps1f8f34db.jpg.html] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/Iturkincrockpot_zps1f8f34db.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Tony Sanders on April 27, 2014, 02:56:00 PM

Congrats Denny. A real nice bird. Thanks for sharing.

  Tony

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Post by: Caughtandhobble on April 27, 2014, 03:45:00 PM

Great picture... Thanks for sharing, supper looks like it is going to be good.  :thumbsup:

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Post by: jcar315 on April 27, 2014, 03:52:00 PM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: T-Bowhunter on April 27, 2014, 03:58:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Bernie B. on April 27, 2014, 04:39:00 PM

Very nice!  Congratulations!     :thumbsup:

Bernie

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Whip on April 27, 2014, 04:55:00 PM

Nice bird Denny!
What's the recipe for the Buffalo wings?  Looks delicious!

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Post by: on April 27, 2014, 04:58:00 PM

Awesome!

Congrats and good luck on the Cape Buffalo!

Bisch

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Post by: frassettor on April 27, 2014, 05:05:00 PM

Congrats Denny!

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: tracker1 on April 27, 2014, 05:16:00 PM

Go job Denny, I had a few close calls this weekend but no cigar yet.  Good luck with the leopard and Buffalo.

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Greg Szalewski on April 27, 2014, 05:20:00 PM

congrats on the turkey Denny. I will be anxious to hear about the leopard and cape buffalo hunts. Good luck and safe travels on those.

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Post by: Flatshooter on April 27, 2014, 05:33:00 PM

Way to go Denny! Can't wait to hear about the Africa hunt when you return. Africa is definitely on my bucket list!

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Post by: Mike Gerardi on April 27, 2014, 06:02:00 PM

Nice Bird ! Good luck in Africa.

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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on April 27, 2014, 06:06:00 PM

Congrats!  Keep us posted on your hunts.

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Post by: cacciatore on April 27, 2014, 06:08:00 PM

Nice Danny!

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Post by: Carcajou on April 27, 2014, 06:44:00 PM

Way to go Denny !!   :clapper:

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Post by: Jayrod on April 27, 2014, 08:46:00 PM

Great bird and pics CONGRATS!

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Post by: T Sunstone on April 27, 2014, 09:08:00 PM

Congrats on the bird.  I hope you had enough bow to get good penetration.      :biglaugh:  Those birds are tough.

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Steve O on April 27, 2014, 09:52:00 PM

Man, 78# for turkey? You are really backing down    :D

Seriously--beautiful bird and great pics.

Hopefully the sprint recovery makes the "A" reel video footage!

Are those new clodhoppers you are sporting the Lowas that Lathrop and Sons designed?  If so, PM me or give me a call will ya buddy?  

Good luck on the Cape Buffalo!

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 27, 2014, 10:25:00 PM

Nice one.   :thumbsup:

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Post by: Pat B. on April 27, 2014, 11:59:00 PM

Sweet !

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Dsturgisjr on April 28, 2014, 06:42:00 AM

Thanks everyone!

Steve, I'll call you today or you can call me anytime buddy.

Whip, I breasted the tom and soaked it in salt water for about 4 hours in the fridge. Then I rinsed it and chunked it into golf ball sized or smaller chunks and marinated over night with soy  and worcheshire sauce in fridge.

 Drain and dump in crockpot coated with Pam. Add diced onions, roasted garlic and steak seasonings, and 1 small can tomato paste. I cooked it on high for 8 hours and served over mashed potatoes. Side were green beans and edamame. Marie had it on a bun like barbecue and said it was good also.

bon appetit

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: rwbowman on April 28, 2014, 11:06:00 AM

Awesome bird Mr. Sturgis!

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Jwilliam on April 29, 2014, 03:32:00 AM

Well done Denny !!!   :thumbsup:  


Bill

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Post by: twitchstick on April 29, 2014, 09:34:00 AM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Terry Green on April 29, 2014, 04:04:00 PM

:bigsmyl:     :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Onions on April 29, 2014, 08:48:00 PM

Nice work Denny! Thanks for the recipe as well. Hope I can use it later this spring!!

chris <><

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: DarkTimber on April 30, 2014, 07:09:00 AM

Nice bird and great pics Denny.  Congrats!

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Hud on May 02, 2014, 12:13:00 AM

Congratulations, nice pics, story and Turkey. Your recipe sounds great and worth trying. Good hunting in Africa.

Title: Re: Buffalo Wings
Post by: Stump Buster on May 02, 2014, 03:41:00 PM

BAM!