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Author Topic: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]  (Read 920 times)

Offline 3Feathers

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Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« on: May 03, 2011, 05:43:00 PM »
Anybody chasing turkeys without a blind this spring?Meaning a pop-up.
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Offline snakebit40

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »
Yep have been since the beginning of April. Its a blast but very hard. I'm going to give it a try tonight. Most of the time I don't have anybody with me so its very hard to call and get them in stick bow close and shoot without a blind. Not impossible but very difficult. I've had a couple blown shots this year. One my bottom limb was on the ground and fell short of the tom. Good luck!    :thumbsup:
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »
I did. My season has come and gone. I had my chance at 8 feet and blew it. I didnt miss, just didnt hit him either. Its a riot and being mobile was fun. I have killed enough turkeys over the years that it doesnt hurt my feelings to miss out this season............or next.....or next!
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Offline centaur

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2011, 06:00:00 PM »
It's what I do. It ain't easy, but it sure is fun. I get lucky occasionally, but more often than not go home empty handed.
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Offline WINDTALKER

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2011, 06:01:00 PM »
I'm still trying. Flubbed one at 15 yards, forgot to pick a spot.
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Offline magnus

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
I missed as well but it can be done. If I know where they're coming from I like to have a tree in front of me.
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Offline wapiti1997

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2011, 07:18:00 PM »
I missed so far as well, Sunday is the last day....  


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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 07:35:00 PM »
I love that picture Joe. Need to reduce it to 640 pix wide though or it's gonna get the hatchet.
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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 07:57:00 PM »
me!
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 08:04:00 PM »
Me too.
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Online fisherick

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
Does useing a camo umbrella count? I missed a jake at 20 yards, arrow deflected off a wipp.  :(
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Offline michigan bill

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 08:57:00 PM »
i used to have an umbrella that screwed into a stabilizer hole in my bow's handle.
man, did i miss some turkeys with that set-up!

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Offline Bernie B.

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2011, 09:03:00 PM »
That's quite an outfit wapiti1997!  I'm impressed!  I sure do like sitting in my blind drinking a hot cup of coffee though!

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Online fisherick

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »
The one I use is the 3/4 round one that can be used as a rain protection for a tree stand, or as used for a ground blind. Works ok , but not a lot of coverage. I have taken birds with this setup.
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Offline Looper

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »
How the heck to you shoot in that ghillie suit without your string catching anything?
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Offline Pete McMiller

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2011, 09:20:00 PM »
Well, I tried to for the first time.  I used a Bush-in-a-Bag from Big Jim.  The only opportunity I had was 3 two year olds at 9 yards at the same time - like in shoulder to shoulder.  I couldn't even twitch without getting busted.  I learned that I need some kind of draw shield, like burlap, a big tree, etc.  Fun anyway.
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Offline raghorns

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2011, 09:22:00 PM »
Wapiti,

What kind of suit is that? Looks great!

I got one of the small, throw over your shoulder,3 sided, pop-up blinds from Big Jim at the Tenn. Classic...it looks real good in my living room...about to give it a try on the turkeys in the morning.

I think the no-blind would be the ultimate...next year!
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Offline LoweBow

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2011, 09:34:00 PM »
Surely that can't be my good friend Joe?  Looks like a tie-dyed Sasquatch!  Wait till I report you to the Bigfoot Society!   :knothead:
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Offline BRONZ

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »
I enjoy the action without a blind, but it sure helps when I have my 5 and 3 y/o daughters inside!
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Offline kcbrown

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Re: Turkeys without a blind? [ this spring]
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2011, 07:34:00 AM »
Do us proud Joe, we need some dead turkey pictures. I am going to sneak out sometime this week. The rain has finally stopped.
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