Author Topic: Ocellated turkey downed by "Limbhanger" Kent Zocher (story pg3) (Read 1485 times)

Stump73 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:52:00 PM »

Congratulations!

Hummer3T · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2015, 07:43:00 PM »

that is a beautiful bird, congrats

james hoffman · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2015, 10:52:00 AM »

Nice bird,definitely on my bucket list too

Limbhanger · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2015, 12:39:00 PM »

You're awesome, Sean, and thank you, my friend! I've said it before,and it's true, that Sean has forgotten more about turkeys and calling than I will ever know!! I've just been very lucky, fortunate and blessed. The hunt took place in the Yucatan, about a 2hr. drive from Campeche, Mexico. We hunted primarily on leased land from the Mennonite community, which accumulated to about 4000 acres of "bow only". The birds frequent the edges where low jungle meets crop land (mostly sorghum crops). Most hunting consisted of putting the birds to bed, building a blind w/machetes and trying to intercept them in the AM.

Limbhanger · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2015, 12:50:00 PM »

I saw many birds, some in flocks of 30 or more. My guide spoke almost zero English (about the same amount of Spanish spoken by myself! Lol!) so most communication was done by gestures and acting. The hens are not easily distinguished from the toms, so I'd hear him whispering, "Seniorita" or "Hombre" as the birds would work in our direction. I was the very first trad shooter that the camp/guides had ever seen and they had lots of questions about "how far ??". I would just remark, "As close as possible!"

My shot ended up being about 14 yards w/the tom weighing in at a whopping 11lbs 7ozs. The birds are much smaller than "ours" and mine was the largest taken during the week w/most being 8-9lbs.

Limbhanger · « **Reply #45 on:** February 16, 2015, 12:55:00 PM »

If anyone would like any addn. info. I'd, of course, be happy to share..just PM me or call (920)533-5480. I saw many, many other interesting critters from snakes to birds to rodents and even many puma tracks! Overall, a really fantastic trip and quite an experience. A sincere thanks to all for the comments and interest!

Sean B · « **Reply #46 on:** February 16, 2015, 02:21:00 PM »

That's awesome brother!!! Congratulations!! What bow were you using??

Jerry Russell · « **Reply #47 on:** February 16, 2015, 02:25:00 PM »

That is just flat out awesome.

Limbhanger · « **Reply #48 on:** February 16, 2015, 02:27:00 PM »

Gracias, mi amigo! I was shooting a 1 piece Bruin 'curve (Carbon Express model) at just over 50lbs.

Sean B · « **Reply #49 on:** February 16, 2015, 03:15:00 PM »

Here's Kent's brush blind

another pic of bird and bow 1 1/2" spurs

Kent with his guide "Jobi"

Limbhanger · « **Reply #50 on:** February 16, 2015, 03:39:00 PM »

They are actually 1 1/2" spurs, but, how does the expression(aka lie) go..???.."Size doesn't matter". Lmao!! In fact, they apparently take a few true 2" birds every year. Muy Grande !!

Sean B · « **Reply #51 on:** February 16, 2015, 03:44:00 PM »

whoops...I fixed it!!

Lucas K · « **Reply #52 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:40:00 PM »

That's a great bird! Congratulations!

DennyK · « **Reply #53 on:** February 17, 2015, 06:42:00 PM »

That is some kinda bird. Congratulations!

Sean B · « **Reply #54 on:** February 17, 2015, 06:58:00 PM »

Hey Kent, How are you display this trophy?? walking mount, flying?? This would definitely be one of the center pieces of my man cave!!

Whitetailarcher · « **Reply #55 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:00:00 PM »

That's a beautiful bird - for a turkey.

KentuckyTJ · « **Reply #56 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:05:00 PM »

I've never seen one of those. Didn't even know they existed. Interesting congrats!

beaunaro · « **Reply #57 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:29:00 PM »

Congratulations, Kent.

I still have some frozen turkey parts from your last Osceola....beard, etc.

Sounds like you had a great trip.

soy · « **Reply #58 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:31:00 PM »

Unreal !!! congratulations

Limbhanger · « **Reply #59 on:** February 18, 2015, 11:02:00 AM »

Thanks again! Definitely doing a strutting pose w/some indigenous looking habitat. They have such a unique strut and I was fortunate to have witnessed some rutting behavior during my hunt. Irv! Idk if you'll be attending the WTA banquet(??), but maybe we could hook up then.


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