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Post by drs on May 6, 2015 4:45:26 GMT -5
I am not a Turkey Hunter, but since the season opened down here in KY; I've seen eight "Long Beard" Toms. Four out in my back field, and the remainder near my Deer Hunting spots. Last one I saw in full strut was last week out in my field. Must add that I've haven't heard or noticed much gobbling. I would drive to Ky to get a shot at one of your birds. If they ever start to get on your nerves, let me know. Ky must have plenty of birds with a two bird limit. I've yet to hear one while hunting this year, but I'll give it another try tomorrow. Think about shooting one. I think you'd like it. Since moving here, back in July of 2008, I've seen an increase in BOTH Turkey & Deer populations. On the subject of Turkey Hunting, must add that my Brother Stephen, bagged a "Jake" on the first day of the season. He had never been Turkey Hunting, and is not that much interest in Hunting, before his first season. I also went, but instead of bagging a Turkey, I call in a Coyote. Might have to rethink the idea of Turkey Hunting, and might go this December season where we can bag Hens. The Hens aren't as beautiful as the Toms.
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Post by GS1 on May 6, 2015 4:50:11 GMT -5
Traded in the coal mine ground of Warrick County for the hardwood hills of Martin County this morning. Never been here before, but the landowner said he sees turkeys "all the time". Should be fun just hunting some different terrain.
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Post by jimstc on May 6, 2015 6:39:57 GMT -5
ridgerunner, thanks for the great advice. I'll will give it a try. Nothing else has worked yet
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Post by freedomhunter on May 6, 2015 7:08:22 GMT -5
I had birds gobbling their heads off Sunday am.. We killed 2 birds last weekend between myself and my daughter, and almost a 3rd. for my buddy on Sunday..We worked 4 longbeards Sunday morning.Gobbles all morning until 10am...What parts of the State are you guys from? Pike county. I haven't heard a gobble since opening day. Guy that taught me to turkey hunt in south central Kentucky would just call them tight lipped and a few choice other words when they wouldn't gobble. And then, he just wouldn't hunt until they started gobbling again and left me on my own to ambush one lol
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Post by 3ptbuck on May 6, 2015 8:05:52 GMT -5
Traded in the coal mine ground of Warrick County for the hardwood hills of Martin County this morning. Never been here before, but the landowner said he sees turkeys "all the time". Should be fun just hunting some different terrain. Haven't been up there in years. I remember the area I hunted up there was more like small mountains than hills. Lots of birds though.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on May 6, 2015 10:04:48 GMT -5
I'm still remaining optimistic for all those still holding tags! Keep trying and pushing through and have fun doing it! Good luck, stay safe, and God Bless!
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Post by 10point on May 6, 2015 10:19:20 GMT -5
Killed my best bird May 20th in Pennsylvania. Our season is short so it can happen any day.
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Post by jimstc on May 6, 2015 11:50:11 GMT -5
ridgerunner's advice got me motivated. Heading back to Lawrence county in the morning. Got the blind packed up and getting organized for a 3:40 AM departure. Also will be back down Sat and Sun.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on May 6, 2015 11:59:49 GMT -5
ridgerunner's advice got me motivated. Heading back to Lawrence county in the morning. Got the blind packed up and getting organized for a 3:40 AM departure. Also will be back down Sat and Sun. Keep that motivation Jim! Best of luck to you! GO TEAM BEARD BUSTERS!
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Post by jimstc on May 6, 2015 12:05:25 GMT -5
Will do Brandon! Darrin and I each owe the team a bird. He will be with me on the weekend. Tomorrow is a solo trip
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Post by GS1 on May 6, 2015 14:25:54 GMT -5
Traded in the coal mine ground of Warrick County for the hardwood hills of Martin County this morning. Never been here before, but the landowner said he sees turkeys "all the time". Should be fun just hunting some different terrain. Haven't been up there in years. I remember the area I hunted up there was more like small mountains than hills. Lots of birds though. I think I used to hunt that same spot. I wouldn't make the trip back up there anytime soon. I'd say you will be disappointed. I should have went to a better spot, but for some reason I wanted to kill a gobbler in some hardwoods this year.
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Post by HillBillyJeff on May 6, 2015 17:27:10 GMT -5
I guess I was suppose to post in this thread. Guess that's what I get for not reading lol. Started turkey season with bronchitis. Opening day I hunted an hour or two in the evening. The next day I was only out an hour. Both days were really windy. Didn't get to the doctor until Monday, and rested up on my day off on Tuesday. Wednesday after work I decided to head out back and give it a go. It's a 1/4 mile walk through some pine forest to get to the field. I then have to go to the east to the corner where the birds almost always end up. I get out to the edge of the field and look to the west and there is a hen. If she seen me, she wasn't acting at all too spooked. I drop to my stomach. She is out of sight, but across the field to the NW is a nice tom. He is waddling this direction. There is a gateway into the pines over at the NW corner of the pines I am in. Once the old fence row hides me from the tom, I will ease over that way and see if I can get a shot. There comes a time when the brush in the fence row hides me from the tom, so I back up to the next tree. Laying on my stomach I am less than ten yards from the field. As the tom gets out of sight, I see the hen coming down the field edge in my direction. I get as small as I can get. She is right in front of me wondering what I am. She issues some soft putts but continues on east towards that corner. Once she is out of sight, I get the gun (Stevens 940 single shot 12) up with my elbow resting on the ground. I pick my shooting lane and wait. It isn't long and I see the old red head coming down the edge. He stops to take a look at me, right in the shooting lane I picked out. He never stood a chance. I just sat down next to the bird and all I could say was, thank you God. 26 1/2 pounds, 1 1/4 inch really sharp spurs, 10 inch beard.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 6, 2015 19:25:28 GMT -5
I would drive to Ky to get a shot at one of your birds. If they ever start to get on your nerves, let me know. Ky must have plenty of birds with a two bird limit. I've yet to hear one while hunting this year, but I'll give it another try tomorrow. Think about shooting one. I think you'd like it. Since moving here, back in July of 2008, I've seen an increase in BOTH Turkey & Deer populations. On the subject of Turkey Hunting, must add that my Brother Stephen, bagged a "Jake" on the first day of the season. He had never been Turkey Hunting, and is not that much interest in Hunting, before his first season. I also went, but instead of bagging a Turkey, I call in a Coyote. Might have to rethink the idea of Turkey Hunting, and might go this December season where we can bag Hens. The Hens aren't as beautiful as the Toms. Well, the mystery is solved. The deer and turkey followed you to KY. I met a man on the retreat I tried to work who has land, but doesn't hunt. He just likes to watch the animals. I like to watch them too, but like eating them even more. Congratulations to your brother! Is he hooked on hunting now? I wanted to shoot that bearded lady I saw, but she wasn't in season yet.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 19:55:56 GMT -5
I have just one more chance this year. Sat. morning. I'm not liking the weather forecast In seeing so far.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 6, 2015 20:00:08 GMT -5
I have just one more chance this year. Sat. morning. I'm not liking the weather forecast In seeing so far. You get good shots at them in the fall too, don't you? I thought you got one last fall.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 6, 2015 20:02:15 GMT -5
Are bearded ladies legal in the spring?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 20:08:42 GMT -5
Yes. I killed my biggest tom last fall...double beard.
I have killed a hen with my compound in the fall and a tom with my crossbow in the fall.
Bearded hens are legal Spring or fall.
Any hen is legal in the fall. No beard required.
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Post by jimstc on May 7, 2015 2:11:46 GMT -5
HillBillyJeff, One heck of a nice bird! Congrats!!
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Post by drs on May 7, 2015 4:06:39 GMT -5
Since moving here, back in July of 2008, I've seen an increase in BOTH Turkey & Deer populations. On the subject of Turkey Hunting, must add that my Brother Stephen, bagged a "Jake" on the first day of the season. He had never been Turkey Hunting, and is not that much interest in Hunting, before his first season. I also went, but instead of bagging a Turkey, I call in a Coyote. Might have to rethink the idea of Turkey Hunting, and might go this December season where we can bag Hens. The Hens aren't as beautiful as the Toms. Well, the mystery is solved. The deer and turkey followed you to KY. I met a man on the retreat I tried to work who has land, but doesn't hunt. He just likes to watch the animals. I like to watch them too, but like eating them even more. Congratulations to your brother! Is he hooked on hunting now? I wanted to shoot that bearded lady I saw, but she wasn't in season yet. My Brother Steve, bagged his first Turkey, the first year we moved here (2008) He really enjoys fishing more than hunting, but will Squirrel Hunt.
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Post by ridgerunner on May 7, 2015 4:57:46 GMT -5
ridgerunner's advice got me motivated. Heading back to Lawrence county in the morning. Got the blind packed up and getting organized for a 3:40 AM departure. Also will be back down Sat and Sun. Good luck Jimstc..let us know how you do.
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