When this fog was just starting to roll in there was 3 gobblers in full strut on the crest of the hill in the field. I slowly watched them disappear in the thickness of the fog and it was one of the coolest things I've seen while hunting!
Yeah , definitely a smaller target . At 25 yds it's not a big deal . Farther away it becomes one tho . Good luck on your next encounter
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Thats a awesome pic and probally a memorable moment that you saw! Good luck everyone!
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Here is a nice diagram for everyone. If you have a broadside shot it would be a great shot cause it is all in a nice area to hit but straight on it would be pretty hard.
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Finished up nights and headed to the farm near the house. A guy bypassed me on a 4 wheeler as I was walking in. So, I went out on the ridge which I have had much success. At daylight, many lit up along the fields where the 4w went. 45 minutes later I had one of those birds inside of 70 yards in full strut. Not sure if he could see the decoy or not but he would not commit. I had no desire to hunt in torrential rains without sleep (or much sleep...chem ops know what I mean) so I'm home and headed to bed.
Didn't get out till 9 this morning and worked on brushing my homemade blind in a little better so i can draw the bow without them seeing me.
Got settled in and had some deer come by,at 10:30 had one gobble behind me after cutting on my mouth call.
Finally had 4 jakes come by at 20 yds and the longbeard had 2 hens with him and stayed back at 40 yds.
So far my tally is 1 miss but got some feathers lol and have had 4 other birds in range but just no shots,this recurve huntin is gonna be tough but it sure is fun.
Got settled in and had some deer come by,at 10:30 had one gobble behind me after cutting on my mouth call.
Finally had 4 jakes come by at 20 yds and the longbeard had 2 hens with him and stayed back at 40 yds.
So far my tally is 1 miss but got some feathers lol and have had 4 other birds in range but just no shots,this recurve huntin is gonna be tough but it sure is fun.
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Looking good Brian! It's just a matter of time buddy! You have the time,property,shooting ability and DRIVE! Keep at it!!! This will be a heck of an accomplishment!!!!Good luck!!!
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Went out this morning and didn't hear a thing. Idk what's going on this year for me. I haven't seen a single tom or Jake since season started and have only seen 1 hen and last year I had 5 hens and 2 toms and 3 jakes around this time. I know that NE ohio is about 2 weeks behind southern ohio as far as turkey behavior due to weather that's why next year my season is from May 1st through the 31st. But I just find it odd. Oh well.
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Nice setup, Brian. That is one awesome looking bow you carry.
Are they changing the dates for next year Ryan?
Are they changing the dates for next year Ryan?
Your determination is impressive Brian. I struggle to find motivation to get up early to hunt turkeys with my shotgun. Partially because there aren't many around here. Partially because my work schedule is crazy right now.
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Yes the season is for NE Ohio, I forget what counties probally Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, and Trumbell but I saw a map floating around somewhere. I'll look and see if I can find it again.
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Found it, can't figure out what counties it is for sure but this is what I found. Hopefully this will help us out up north a little more with being able to bag some birds. I would really like to take my girlfriends dad out again and have him and his father double up cause his father have never turkey hunted and it would be a awesome memory to be a part of cause his father has never been turkey hunting he has only deer hunted his entire life.
Hit it hard this morning. Had one on neighbors property gobbling from the roost. I set up with hopes of pulling him over the line but 2 guys chopped me 60 yards away on the neighbors. I ended up waking and calling on 4 properties. Never heard another gobble....
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