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Killed my first tom turkey today. 18.36 lbs. 9 1/2 beard 1 inch spurs. Called it in myself with a box call. Solo hunt and no decoy. Very blessed. Called to him for right at 3 hours before pulling the trigger. I went out to the hunt club at first light to do some scouting for a hunt planned with a friend on sunday. Planned on patterning the shotgun as well as i hadnt shot it since last March. I am not a good caller (my buddy is} but thought hey, im heading out to the club with my shotgun may as well bring a camo jacket and my facemask as well as my box call. Never know what may happen. I parked the truck and immediately heard two gobblers at about 200-300 yards. shot him on the same dirt path my truck was parked on...
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I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Nice job! And you don't need to be an expert caller at all! I prove that every year! Lol! Congrats and welcome to the turkey hunting fraternity!
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Congrats, nice bird. Good for you.
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Thanks all I really appreciate the comments
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Congratulations on your first Tom. Looks like you hit a home run on your first time at the plate.
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Congratulations on your first Tom. Looks like you hit a home run on your first time at the plate.
Agreed and thanks I am still pretty stoked how it played out
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What fer box call was you using? My nephew's bought me a nice woodhaven for my 50th. It's been my go-to. Gobblers like it....
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Congrats on popping your turkey cherry.
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Cool story, you never know. Nice pic....Congrats!
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Congratulations, nice bird!
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