2019 Turkey Season
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Heard a couple this morning . Weren't too far but we weren't in the right spot for the one off the roost. And the 2nd one later I think walked towards us while setting up and caught us . He was gobbling on his own .
Cole and i went out this morning but the birds didn't play the game.
We did see several jakes and gobblers together out in fields with no hens, no gobbling though.
We did see several jakes and gobblers together out in fields with no hens, no gobbling though.
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My hatred for red dots grew immensely last night as it cost Kai a longbeard . Even tho I replaced the batteries a few weeks ago the dot was dim and he couldn't see it well. I turned it off for a few minutes and turned it back on so he could see a dim dot . But at that point a 25 yd shot had turned into a 38 yd shot with alot of added stress . Called the bird from 400 yds across a field . He couldn't hear me at first but I have a old aluminum slate that really reaches out there and got his attention. Pretty frustrating . Tough getting him out when majority of spots I hunt are 45 minutes away . This bird was 25 minutes from the house and was literally the only turkey I've seen on that property .
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Always hated scopes on a turkey gun,never understood why guys ever started doing it.
That little bead works just fine and never fails.lol
That little bead works just fine and never fails.lol
I have always hated them too . I'd never have one on my personal gun. The 20 gauge that my son has used the last few years the last few years was given to me by a buddy and came with a red dot on it . I need to get Kai better at shooting a bead.
For a 20 gauge it shoots well . This was at 35 yards .
For a 20 gauge it shoots well . This was at 35 yards .
OO2
Well-Known Member
It’s been a blast chasing the birds and tromping the hills of SE Oh with you. Hoping we will get a late bird
Yep been fun and had some close calls,at least you know this old guy can still go up and down those hills like a billy goat.lolIt’s been a blast chasing the birds and tromping the hills of SE Oh with you. Hoping we will get a late bird
Main thing is you are learning some things about turkey hunting.
Spencie
Senior Member
I've used a scope on my turkey gun for 25 years. Just a regular crosshair scope. I am a much better shot with a scope than without. Crosshairs hit where the head and neck meet, pull the trigger, go pick up the bird.
Put the bead on the neck and dead bird Spencie.lol
Spencie
Senior Member
Two reasons against that for me:
1) A scope keeps my head down and focused...without it I tend to airmail the shot high.
2) My eyes are NOT what they once were. The scope keeps everything clear. I have no desire to use a crossbow for deer but will when my eyes say it's time.
Spencie
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lung buster
Senior Member
Not a fan of hunting turks in the eve but i did Friday. Seen and heard nothing.
Addy's team got the 1 seed Saturday and got a later bracket game Sunday so i went at daylight. Called in a hen and heard zero gobbles.
Went this am and bird from last week gobbled on the roost. Moved in close. Worked him for quite awhile and he shut up. I waited and waited and finally had to get to work. Stood up and bumped him and watched him fly to next ridge...WTF. Im always a step behind this old tom. Not sure if im going to win this one but got 6 more days...will try again tomorrow but im running out of patience and vacation time...not sure that I've ever wanted to give one a face full of lead as bad as i want to this bird!
Addy's team got the 1 seed Saturday and got a later bracket game Sunday so i went at daylight. Called in a hen and heard zero gobbles.
Went this am and bird from last week gobbled on the roost. Moved in close. Worked him for quite awhile and he shut up. I waited and waited and finally had to get to work. Stood up and bumped him and watched him fly to next ridge...WTF. Im always a step behind this old tom. Not sure if im going to win this one but got 6 more days...will try again tomorrow but im running out of patience and vacation time...not sure that I've ever wanted to give one a face full of lead as bad as i want to this bird!
tracker 6
Junior Member
Called one in this morning , came in behind tree didn't see him till about 20 feet away.He saw me and took off. Called his hens and a couple jakes in 5 minutes later.He got lonely and started gobbling ,called him back and he came in behind me.Got turned around and Mmmmmissed.Aargh. It was fun though.
lung buster
Senior Member
Didnt hear a single gobble this am. Plan to finish out the season one way or another...
We shall see if this evening they roost in our location. Just an educated guess for a pea brain creature.
Austin's quote "I shoot Toms!" Ha so we came home the way we left! 5 lucky Jakes! Good thing my Mom hung her turkey hunting garb up! Kids pffft!