He went down in a hury once the Remington Heavy Shot hit-em in the back of the head. My first turkey. Just started hunting them last year. Man what a rush. Not as good as hammering a buck with the bow, but close. Going to have a full strutter mount. The wife is thrilled about that[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Anybody else have any luck.

 

I had about 5 turkeys run out in front of my quad today. Could have shot one with my 357 but I didn't.
I still have a turkey frozen in the freezer that I didn't cook for Christmas.

Anyone ever see a turkey hide like a grouse? Last year, I witnessed a turkey drop to the ground and flop around like it was shot. Just to hide itself under the leaves and brush. I watched it do it and still could not find it in the thick brush. (when it was not shot but only wanted to hide.)

 

I start hunting this Friday. I went out lastnight and "put my birds to bed". I did it early so if I spooked anything, they would have a couple days to settle down and move back into the area. Been hearing talk of 100 birds to a flock in this area a few weeks back. This was before the Toms went into full strut. I'll be sure to be out there by 4:30 a.m. Friday. The birds have a tendency to hit the ground (fly down from the trees) by then.

 

It's amazing how large some of the flocks can get.

 

well, my turkey season is now over. Here's some #'s of our success:

Friday: my bird 18 lbs, 8 1/2" beard. 1" spurs
Saturday: daughter's bird 23 lbs, 10" beard, 1" spurs
: brother-in-laws bird 25 lbs, 10 1/2 " beard, 1 1/4" spurs
: brother's bird 26 lbs, 11" beard, 1 1/2" spurs
Sunday: wife's brother: 15 lbs, 4 1/2 beard, stub spurs.

Was a great weekend. Can't wait until next year.

 

Another great season ended here in Missouri as well:

First week 26#, 12 inch beard, 1 inch spurs (mine)
22#, 10 inch beard, 3/4 inch spurs (wife)


Second week, 25#, 11 inch beard, 7/8 spurs (mine)
28.5 12 inch beard, 1 1/8 spurs (wife) she got me on that one.



Had birds everywhere had a great time, would have even if we didnt see a thing. just being there.