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I shot this turkey last week in Mississippi. It was an awesome day. I spent over 10 hours hunting and calling on a cool rainy day before I struck paydirt. I spent a lot of time in a blind since it was raining. Having a good book made all the difference in the world. It weighed 20.2 pounds had 7/8 inch spurs and a 10 5/8" beard. - tnscouter

heck yeah, congrats

I haven’t had any luck with my bow yet, dammit

Season opens Saturday 4/14 here in Colorado. That gobbler looks a little soggy! Bob

Bob: Good luck with your turkey hunting. I hope your day is shorter than mine.

The gobbler I shot was really wet, notice the beard. It was pretty cool that day and it rained all day long. At times it was really strong but for the most part it was just a drizzle.

Because of that I spent much of my time in a couple different blinds reading a book and occasionally nodding off. Throughout the day I would throw some yelps out just to let any bird within ear shot know a hen was out. I was rewarded in the early evening.

I love turkey hunting. It is one of my favorite ways to spend time in the woods. I also enjoy hearing other people's stories. I'm happy for their experiences and they create more anticipation for my next outing. I look forward to hearing a great success story from you. Good luck and have fun. - tnscouter

Got mine with my bow, 12 yds, 91/2" beard. Can't seam to get the pics on here. Yet

Mine are in the front yard almost every morning and evening. Rio7

wyowinchester: Shooting one with a bow is amazing. That is a goal of mine but haven't tried it yet.

Great job. Post some pics when you can. Congratulations - tnscouter

Some Alabama birds

RIO7: Are those Rio Grande turkeys? They are beautiful birds. Do you hunt them?
How difficult is it for non-residents to hunt down there? Is it all private property or can you do your own hunts on public lands?

My dream goal has always been to get a grand slam. Not so much for the slam, but to get a full mount of each bird because they are so beautiful. I've got a great mount of an Eastern in full strut.

I look forward to your stories and pictures of any successful hunt. Thanks for posting. - tnscouter

hh4whiskey: Those are great pics. I really like the one hanging over the creek. I have some buddies that hunt in Alabama a lot and they all have great stories.

Thanks for posting and good luck with your hunts. -tnscouter

Thanks Tn.... it’s been a fun season so far. Top bird had only three toes on one foot from a bobcat or such. Called him in limping the whole way. The one hanging on the limb had a twin with him that I’d like to kill, too. He had 1-3/8” spurs. The other bird with the double beard snuck in 15’ off my right shoulder and drummed in my face before crossing to my left where the gun barrel was.

tnscouter, Yes these are Rio Grande, We don't hunt them in fact I don't know anyone around here that hunts them. I have had guests that said they couldn't sleep in the early mornings because the gobblers woke them up. they are noisy as hell in the mornings and they crap on everything. I don't know anything about public land hunts can't help you there. Rio7

great pics

This is as close as I could get..
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/12786214/bow-turkey
Thanks TNSCOUTER We were around about 80 birds that day. Fun time.

That looks cold---wyowinchester

wyowinchester: This is a super cool pic. You deserved a bird for hunting in those conditions. - tnscouter

Here's wyowinchester's picture:

Snowed off and on all day. Dumped another inch that night. Spring in WY

This IT stuff is kicking my butt. THANKS TN

Season here opens Saturday, and I'm afraid it's going to be a disappointing one. For one thing, the weather forecast is looking bad, with a cold front coming through with rain and colder temps. Also, we've had very good turkey hunting here for the last 20 years, with my son and I usually limiting out here on the farm. We've always had plenty of turkeys, but the last couple of years have been challenging, and this year is looking even worse. The birds just aren't here like they usually are. Of course, that could change, as turkeys are extremely unpredictable. We have been hurt by the number of Mennonites that have moved into the area, because they buy large farms, and split them up into smaller properties. That means less land for the turkeys, and more people hunting them. The Mennonites don't mind telling you that if they want to eat, they shoot it, season or not. I've got other farms I can hunt on, but prefer hunting at home. Guess I'll wait and see how it pans out.

4th time out this yr....
FIL health issues been taking up every spare moment it seems.
Lot of stuff being put on hold, gotta do what's right, and look out for
him.

I will kill another on post for the new limit of only 2 eventually. Then hit some public land for
Tn birds after people call it quits late season.

Area 26 Fort Campbell


10 3/8ths
15/16ths
22pds 4oz

Avian x Lay down hen and imitating 2 hens sound for sound pissed them off and brought in their boyfriend behind them.

Busted the cherry on new boom stick also.