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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2023 17:09:35 GMT -5
Although it's been windy and rainy here all day, I've had birds in the field behind my house off and on all day. A tom and two hens are currently back by the woods where I got mine
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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2023 13:02:00 GMT -5
I’m out but have only had a hen come by twice. Rooting for you!
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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2023 13:01:22 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2023 8:08:08 GMT -5
Well, the weather's pretty crumby out so we decided not to head to Michigan today for our 24th anniversary. Hopefully next week things will look better.
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Post by genesis273 on May 1, 2023 7:40:34 GMT -5
I was fortunate to be able to harvest the bird in Michigan and Indiana I will register my Indiana bird as it was slightly bigger 11.5" Beard 1.25". spur 1.375. spur 21.2. lbs Nice stats for sure! Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 22:34:40 GMT -5
That's a great bird! Congratulations to you sir!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 19:23:25 GMT -5
So last summer I went to my local gun store and purchased a dead air mask supressor for my 22. I wanted it for squirrel season and the ATF was promising a 90 day turn around. Dealer said it should be approved and delivered by the end of October. Well, when I got to my 90 day, they updated the average wait time to 120 days. When I got to 120, it changed to 180. Got to 180, it went to 210. At 210, it changed to 270 and hasn’t budged. I am at 281 today abcs as of yesterday when I called the ATF, they weren’t allowed to give me any updates or tell me anything. So what is the point of calling? What’s the point in a timeline??? These form 1s are being approved every day for these arm braces, but some of us are coming up on a year when we were promised 3 months. I’ll never buy another one. This is the exact reason I hadn't got one yet. I have been really wanting one for my .22 but, I'm afraid some sort of bs will go down and they'll reject the can but, keep my $200.
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 18:38:15 GMT -5
Well today was a first for me.....first turkey of an evening and first time for two birds in a year (KY and IN). Not a very exciting story. Being so windy I hunted on the side of a hill facing away from the wind and it was just calm as all get out. Looked at my phone - 6:04, I was thinking the birds I heard gobbling on the roost was somewhere close to where I was set up. No calling and shortly after setting up, I saw a bird working his way towards me. He came up on the logging road below me at that was it. Got my future hunting buddy (Elli) next to me....she wasn't quite sure about it! LOL 19 lbs 1" spurs 8.5" beard Heck yeah! Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 14:40:17 GMT -5
Congratulations HCG! Sounds like it was quick, fun hunt!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 12:18:54 GMT -5
Good catch!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 12:17:13 GMT -5
Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 30, 2023 7:51:39 GMT -5
Bird down…pics and story later. Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 29, 2023 17:24:33 GMT -5
Gotta love yard saleling!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 29, 2023 16:19:58 GMT -5
Got a few hens and two strutters behind the house. Daphne missed her chance this afternoon!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 29, 2023 16:19:16 GMT -5
Very cool! Congratulations on the bird! I think that was an amazing way to remember your dad!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 28, 2023 22:12:52 GMT -5
Good info! Thanks for all your input
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 28, 2023 11:30:59 GMT -5
Any benefits to using the yellow, hi Viz fishing line?
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 28, 2023 6:26:15 GMT -5
Last minute decision to move the blind closer to the ridge they travel. Was gonna do it after the hunt, but didnt want to screw around when the rain was heavier. Hearing distant gobbles now. Light rain, very peaceful. Ready, set, GO!!! I hope you shoot one right in the face this morning! Lol! I hope you all do! Good luck!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 28, 2023 6:25:10 GMT -5
Well twisted my ankle on the hike out today. Got a ton of rain and it’s rocky everywhere. I’m out of commission for a few days Ouch! That's terrible!
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 28, 2023 6:20:56 GMT -5
That's so awesome! Congratulations and I hope it turns out to be everything you'd hoped for!
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