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Title: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KySongDog on March 28, 2011, 09:25:06 AM
I can't wait for it to begin!  It's only 2 weeks and 5 days away.     Kentucky's season starts April 16 and goes through May 8.   

Anybody else getting wound up and ready for spring turkey season? 

Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: alscalls on March 28, 2011, 09:34:52 AM
I got the fire wood ready....... the dry goods stocked up...... and Awaiting to go live in the woods for a month......  Propane is full....... I will stay at the cabin as much as possible to save driving back and fourth....... CANT WAIT!!! ........  :dance:

Good Luck Semp!
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: pitw on March 28, 2011, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: Semp on March 28, 2011, 09:25:06 AM
Anybody else getting wound up and ready for spring turkey season?

I sure am :biggrin:.  Only way I get to see the birds and experience the hunt. :wink:

Good luck and don't forget to report the "Thundering Gobbles".
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: riverboss on March 28, 2011, 10:41:25 AM
I am as well i hope nature kicks it up a notch its still to cool and havent seen much activity yet just alittle gobbeling a couple weeks ago. Good luck to all that hunt the thunder bird.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: HaMeR on March 28, 2011, 11:08:07 AM
Been ready for about 3 weeks now Semp!! Good Luck to you & evrybody else that is gonna chaser them thunder chickens!!

April 18th is getting closer every day!!  :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: iahntr on March 28, 2011, 08:14:54 PM
Lookin forward to it here too. April 11th. But would be nice if it'd warm up.
We doin any sort of a contest again this year?
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Todd Rahm on March 28, 2011, 09:51:01 PM
I hate all you guys that have Turkey hunting!!!!!!!!!!!  :argh: Well not really just jealous of ya.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Hawks Feather on March 28, 2011, 10:33:49 PM
Quote from: Todd Rahm on March 28, 2011, 09:51:01 PM
I hate all you guys that have Turkey hunting!!!!!!!!!!!  :argh: Well not really just jealous of ya.  :biggrin:

This coming from a man who can hunt moose and other big game. 

Jerry
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Todd Rahm on March 28, 2011, 10:40:36 PM
Yeah Jerry, but its the simple things I miss like hunting turkeys, squirrels and coons.  :sad:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KyBoarSlayer on March 29, 2011, 06:44:56 AM
Hey Semp,
Its Billy Jack, I'm the one who lost a coyote pelt in the back of your truck at LBL :laf:

Hell yeah we're gettin ready for turkey. My hunting partner and I manage to obtain a lease in Carroll county for deer and turkey. We ran into turkey on the property while scouting, so we're pretty excited for the opener.

I get to take the young un this weekend on the youth hunt, we'll be headed to Clay WMA. There is a fair number of turkey there as well, but it gets really crowded during regular gun season. We hunted there last year and there always seemed to be other hunters trying to call the same bird !! I finally called in a big tom after over an hour and calling and three or four different setups. My hunting partner blew the set up, it was his frist turkey, and he didnt see it when it finallly showed up. I would of have a shot, but he was the only one with a gun ! (that wont happen again.)

Ive been practicing my calls at night after work. I cant wait. Its been cold lately, and I havent heard gobbling in the mornings yet by my house, it could be i'm leaving for work too early.

Good luck to you this turkey season, and I ll keep you posted on that lease, hopefully with a picture of a big un.

Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Lighterknot on March 29, 2011, 08:48:44 AM
Our opener was this past Saturday and I managed to call in a gobbler for a buddy of mine.  10.25" beard, 7/8" and 1" spurs, 19.5 lbs.  Now it's my turn!  ;)
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KySongDog on March 29, 2011, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: KyBoarSlayer on March 29, 2011, 06:44:56 AM
Hey Semp,
Its Billy Jack, I'm the one who lost a coyote pelt in the back of your truck at LBL :laf:


Yeah, that was pretty funny.  When I saw that pelt in the bed of my truck the next morning I thought "I bet alcohol was involved in this some how."  :eyebrownod:

Good luck to you and your young'un on the youth hunt.  Be sure to post some pics.  We LUVS pics here at FnF.   :laf:

Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KySongDog on March 29, 2011, 10:11:59 AM
Quote from: Lighterknot on March 29, 2011, 08:48:44 AM
Our opener was this past Saturday and I managed to call in a gobbler for a buddy of mine.  10.25" beard, 7/8" and 1" spurs, 19.5 lbs.  Now it's my turn!  ;)

Congrats on the bird!   :congrats:  Good luck on your turn!   :thumb2:

I got drawn for the early LBL hunt April 12-13 so I am going to see if I can get a jump on our regular season here in Kentucky.

Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: markTNhunter on March 29, 2011, 01:52:04 PM
CANT WAIT it opens here in tennessee this coming saturday!
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: nastygunz on March 29, 2011, 08:37:52 PM
Im raring to go...got my favorite calls out in the rig practicing...cant wait  :yoyo:

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj275/nastygunz/DSCF1104.jpg)
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: shaddragger on March 29, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
Been watchin turkey videos for a month now and I am about to DIE if it doesn't get here soon!!! :madd:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Biscuit on March 29, 2011, 09:41:32 PM
 Semp i am tore up  :jump: Ive been ready for a month. I had to kidnap my friends kid just to take on the youth hunt this weekend. Ive got to watch a bird do the old sideways step before i lose my mind. Wife will be glad when i can get out of the house with my calls too. :madd:
Good luck in the LBL and keep us all posted.

Way to go Lighterknot :yoyo:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: holtswhitetailtaxidermy on March 30, 2011, 05:00:36 PM
I been ready for turkey season since it ended last year. Get to take a guy at work hunting for his first turkey hunt this year. Hope to have some pics to put on here of his first long beard.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: George Ackley on March 31, 2011, 11:13:03 PM
Todd just get on a plane we gots all the turkey you like :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Silencer on April 04, 2011, 07:01:11 PM
We're stoked and ready, taking Devon on the youth hunt Apr. 23, and our opener is Apr. 30th.   
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: FinsnFur on April 06, 2011, 10:07:06 PM
If we had a contest would any of you enter this time?  :laf:
Last years kinda flopped as far as involvement.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KySongDog on April 06, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
I think I'll pass this year.   

I hope there are others that will participate though.   I like to see the pics and read the stories.   
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: coyote101 on April 06, 2011, 10:24:23 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on April 06, 2011, 10:07:06 PM
If we had a contest would any of you enter this time?  :laf:

I'll enter, but this will be my first attempt at a spring gobbler. Is there going to be in the novice catagory?  :nono: :nono:

Pat
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: FinsnFur on April 06, 2011, 10:28:18 PM
I dont know any of the details Pat, or even if there will be one. I let the boys handle that :wink:
And Semp...I think you should enter if there is one.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: FinsnFur on April 07, 2011, 07:38:16 PM
I think Chet is brewing something :huh: :innocentwhistle:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: bambam on April 07, 2011, 07:44:34 PM
I'm in, and so is my daughter if you have another youth contest.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: bambam on April 07, 2011, 07:45:21 PM
P. S. I'll donate a coyote jaw knife for a prize if you have it.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Bills Custom Calls on April 07, 2011, 07:49:20 PM
Quote from: bambam on April 07, 2011, 07:45:21 PM
P. S. I'll donate a coyote jaw knife for a prize if you have it.

I have one of those knives and a nice knife it is too

I will try for a spring gobbler again this year yep I am in
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: kyfuzzyface on April 07, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
Count me in
I came in 2nd last year and Last !!!  :alscalls: :alscalls:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: coyotehunter_1 on April 07, 2011, 08:25:05 PM
Like Mr. Jim said it's in the works. This year we are having 2 contests, largest and best photo(no age limits). The winning prize for each contest is $100.00 (from the FnF bank). If anyone wants to donate something drop me a pm, we can work something out.   

Bear with me for a bit, I'll get the information posted, ASAP. 
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: KySongDog on April 07, 2011, 08:48:39 PM
Quote from: kyfuzzyface on April 07, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
Count me in
I came in 2nd last year and Last !!!  :alscalls: :alscalls:

I thought I'd give you a chance this year, Fuzz.   :eyebrownod:

But then again, I might change my mind.   :alscalls:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: shaddragger on April 07, 2011, 09:43:14 PM
 :readthis:  :yahoo:  I'm in!!
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: coyotehunter_1 on April 07, 2011, 09:45:10 PM
Ok, fellers the contests are on...  get after them turkeys.  :wink:



bambam, give me a shout if you want.
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: kyfuzzyface on April 08, 2011, 06:24:09 AM
Quote from: Semp on April 07, 2011, 08:48:39 PM
Quote from: kyfuzzyface on April 07, 2011, 08:00:01 PM
Count me in
I came in 2nd last year and Last !!!  :alscalls: :alscalls:

I thought I'd give you a chance this year, Fuzz.   :eyebrownod:

But then again, I might change my mind.   :alscalls:

OH Well Semp
I may as well give it up!!!  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Biscuit on April 08, 2011, 06:32:18 AM
Count me in as well!! :wink:
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: nailbender on April 08, 2011, 02:18:57 PM
 Just like a bad penny I turn up. Just in time for turkeys.  Count me in if the leg will let me.  Tore a couple ligaments, been sidelined for a month already.  If not we'll enjoy everybody's pics!
Title: Re: Turkey Season 2011
Post by: Ol joe on April 13, 2011, 10:29:08 AM
you bet! turkey hunting is right there with coyote hunting in my book!