Got lucky

Dave · May 26, 2011, 11:42:28 AM

Put a few to roost last night on the backside of my property - roosted right over the creek, probably on the other side (My wife, Barb, heard them while working in the garden). Set up this morning before light with a hen decoy and waited for them to start. One gobbled about 100 yds away and my leg immediately went into cramps. I was behind a huge deadfall and was able to go into the pike position without being detected. There was about 1/2 hour of gobbling from 2 different spots, and the one closest to me started going nuts (more towards the geese on the creek thanto my clucks). Then all of the sudden I hear one gobble real close, but up where I wasn't expecting it. The distant Tom had come off his roost and was working towards me. I carefully rolled my eyes to the left, and he was checking out the decoy. He slowly was headed my way. I had only given several yelps earlier, and then just clucked every few minutes. When his view was obstructed by a tree, I raised the gun into position. He walked right into the sights about 25 yards away. Held the bead just below his noggin, and it was all over.

I know the one that was doing all the gobbling was bigger, but this guy beat him to the ground. I might be a lot of things, but choosey isn't one of them.

I like the colors in this one.

possumal · May 26, 2011, 01:04:42 PM

Good going, Dave! Nice turkey.

HaMeR · May 26, 2011, 02:13:19 PM

QuoteI know the one that was doing all the gobbling was bigger, but this guy beat him to the ground. I might be a lot of things, but choosey isn't one of them.

You done real good on that bird Dave!!

FOsteology · May 26, 2011, 02:31:24 PM

Congrats on a nice bird. I like your choice of camouflage too. Predator Camo and ASAT work extremely well.

HuntnCarve · May 26, 2011, 03:21:46 PM

Congratulations Dave! Another fine bird for the freezer. Looks like your striding pretty well with that there gobbler? -So that leg cramp must have taken a back seat to shooting a gobbler?

Well done my friend!

Dave

FinsnFur · May 26, 2011, 03:53:41 PM

Awesome

Man he does got some nice coloring

Hawks Feather · May 26, 2011, 04:22:37 PM

Nice looking bird you have there. You might not be picky, but it looks like you picked a good one.

Jerry

bambam · May 26, 2011, 04:40:45 PM

Nice bird !!!

shaddragger · May 26, 2011, 08:12:26 PM

Give us some particulars Dave! Is that a Mossberg you're totin? Beard and spurs? Our season is over and I need a fix! Great story and I LOVE that closing line!

iahntr · May 26, 2011, 08:26:36 PM

Nice !
Congrats

coyote101 · May 27, 2011, 07:57:32 AM

Nice one Dave. Congratulations on the gobbler.

Pat

KySongDog · May 27, 2011, 12:16:28 PM

Nice one! Congrats!

WldWldWest · May 27, 2011, 03:25:16 PM

Good Bird! Congratulations!

Dave · May 27, 2011, 08:22:12 PM

Thanks all,
Just cheking in real quick - on a family reunion type getaway in Ocean City, MD.
FOS, I like the camo, too. I have a few different types, but this is the one that I most always pick up.
Dave, You're familiar with my leg cramps. Luckily it was still fairly dark, and I was able to work it out with a quick stretch.
And Shaddragger, that's an SP10. Not that happy with the way it patterns, but it certainly worked here.
I have a chance to sneak out right now and do some fishing as everyone is either on the boardwalk or walking the beach.