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Offline John Havard

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #60 on: May 02, 2009, 05:40:00 PM »
Way to make it all come together Curt.  Congratulations.  I'm already looking forward to the follow-up story about your hunt with Cade.
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Offline Guru

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #61 on: May 02, 2009, 08:28:00 PM »
Thanx so much for the kind words fellas     :notworthy:  

 We had a great hunt today....I mean a great hunt, but we didn't get a bird.....    :(    

Long story short....

....Took about an hour of following two hens, for "Bell Bottom", to get where he could see Lil' Floyd(strutting jake deke), and when he did, he left his hens and marched up the two track behind us headed for the deke's.  He came into site on Cade's side of the blind about 10yds from us....looking good so far....

But for some reason before he got the dekes' and good spot to shoot....and I have no idea why....he spooked and started to walk quickly away....

 As I drew in an awkward spot(not where I was planning to shoot), my bow arm hit the back rest on my chair(lesson learned)....I'm very bummed to say that all I got was some back feathers.....I was sick, but Cade was quick to tell me......"It's alright Daddy..."

 It was a great day....but I'm still a little bummed....but....

We have another great set-up tomorrow....

The hunt is on for "The Count"...he's got some serious hooks!

 

 

Got him roosted tonight , and Cade and I will be up and out early      :pray:  

I'll get this done with Cade yet!

Thanx again guys
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #62 on: May 02, 2009, 09:30:00 PM »
Sleep well, you two!

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #63 on: May 03, 2009, 09:58:00 AM »
Just like Joe, I recieved the call bright and early!! Congrats again bud!! When ya want to call one in for me? Shawn
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #64 on: May 03, 2009, 11:14:00 AM »
Great job Kurt.  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #65 on: May 03, 2009, 12:03:00 PM »
Congrats Curt...Can't shoot much better than that..

 I like stories with lots of pics...It really helps in being there....Cool stuff!!!
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #66 on: May 03, 2009, 05:08:00 PM »
Nice shooting Curt. The string tracker may not be needed if you can center em like that. Good luck with your second hunt and number one son.
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #67 on: May 03, 2009, 05:19:00 PM »
Curt~
As always, great shootin on them birds. I know how much work goes into it, and making it all come together...Excellent confidence in the shot near the waddles...most guys wouldnt pull it off...best of luck in the ensuing days...
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #68 on: May 03, 2009, 07:32:00 PM »
Been a little remiss here, great job Curt!!!  Glad to hear Cade is going with you too, I'm sure you two will do well......can't wait till you connect when he's with you......

Good job!!!!!  :archer:  

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #69 on: May 03, 2009, 08:59:00 PM »
Curt- great job! I figured nothing but excellence after all the great pics.  It had to be about as great as hunting bunnys when that arrow hit.  

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Offline Missouri CK

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #70 on: May 03, 2009, 10:06:00 PM »
Awesome as always Curt.  Great pics, great story, and great shooting.  As for bird number two we will cut you some slack. I hope you and Cade can make it happen.

Well done!

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #71 on: May 04, 2009, 05:33:00 AM »
Can't wait till you share the story when Cade is in on the hunt, Curt are you letting him call?
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Offline rice

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #72 on: May 04, 2009, 10:10:00 AM »
Congrats Curt!

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #73 on: May 04, 2009, 10:38:00 AM »
Congrats Guru!
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Offline swampbuck

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #74 on: May 04, 2009, 12:09:00 PM »
Way to go Curt !!   :thumbsup:  

I wasn't surprised when Shawn txt me that you had gotten 1 on Fri after all "your" season started weeks ago and putting in the time pays off.

Good luck on tag #2
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #75 on: May 04, 2009, 09:19:00 PM »
now that's a heck of a shot  :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Offline David Brent

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #76 on: May 04, 2009, 09:41:00 PM »
Congrats Curt on the culmination of preparation and anticipation. What a great bird, pics and story you've shared with us and I hope you can share the next with your boy. How I wish I could have had one of my boys in the blind this morning to witness gobblers in all their glory about to wreak holy h___! on ol" fake jake. How I love to turkey hunt! Man! Great Job and good luck.

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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #77 on: May 04, 2009, 09:54:00 PM »
Congrats Curt!! I've kinda been out of the loop and just now saw this!! Way to go bud!!
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #78 on: May 05, 2009, 07:03:00 AM »
Too deadly, Curt, too deadly! Well-done!
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Re: Opening Day Gobbler!
« Reply #79 on: May 05, 2009, 08:27:00 AM »
CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY  :clapper:  That picture and text made our day.....
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