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Post by Redclub on Apr 15, 2005 16:53:02 GMT -5
Well I got my first turkey today not bad for a 63 yearold. Not too many turkeys here though. It was a beautiful day and one year today since my Dad passed away. I went to grab a camo jacket and his coat was in the closet so I put it on and said well pop you gonna give me a little luck? So I went back on my oak ridge did a little calling sounded like the neighbors guienie (spell)hens I am new at this. Poked around for a couple of hours and was heading back to the house when I decided to walk over to my Dad's memorial on his pond were He hunted ducks.There out in the field were a pile of turkeys. I tried to sneak around but a hen saw me and they ran into the high prairie grass behind Dad's Pond. Well thats that ,I thought so I just walked over to the memorial and there were turkey's all around me. I quickly picked out a nice Tom and shot him I was using a Spanish double Definetly not a turkey gun. Rookie's luck or?  Redclub |
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Post by Bayouman on Apr 16, 2005 7:37:45 GMT -5
Congrats Redclub on your first turkey! Enjoyed your story. You are now hooked. Our season here in PA opens 4/30. i cant wait to get out.  |
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Post by edge on Apr 16, 2005 7:44:19 GMT -5
SNIP I tried to sneak around but a hen saw me and they ran into the high prairie grass behind Dad's Pond. Well thats that ,I thought so I just walked over to the memorial and there were turkey's all around me. I quickly picked out a nice Tom and shot him I was using a Spanish double Definetly not a turkey gun. Rookie's luck or? Redclub It could be luck, or perhaps you had some help Either way it does make for a great start to Turkey hunting, and a good story too. edge. |
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Post by Redclub on Apr 18, 2005 11:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I only have one tag so its over for the year. But it is great fun to be in the woods during Springtime. They are really a big bird This one had an 11" beard and was twenty pounds.
Redclub
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Post by whyohe on Apr 19, 2005 12:45:36 GMT -5
wow nice turkey redclub!! sound like you have a nice bunch of turkeys ;Dcant wait for 4\30 here!!
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Post by CODY on Apr 19, 2005 23:56:27 GMT -5
Congrats on your bird. I've taken my dad's old 30-06 pump(bought in 1941)hunting at least day a year for the last 9 years.Killed 5 deer with it since he's been gone.
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Post by IndianaHunter on Apr 19, 2005 23:57:44 GMT -5
fantastic, congratulations are in order! Here is my first bird! 24 lbs. 8" beard 1" spurs. [  |
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Post by Redclub on Apr 20, 2005 10:36:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys
REdclub
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Post by scott41069 on Apr 26, 2005 4:24:44 GMT -5
Congrats !!
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Post by E.T. on Apr 26, 2005 7:26:34 GMT -5
Redclub Congrats on your first bird. The first of any game animal that you hunt and harvest will always have a special remembrance, it has for me. Just 63 young and no longer a rookie you say. ;D Ed Theiss |
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Post by Redclub on Apr 26, 2005 20:44:49 GMT -5
I have his tail and beard in the freezer When I get around to it maybe I will mount it Any good idea's Redclub You can only get the first one once  |
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Post by scott41069 on Apr 27, 2005 4:42:26 GMT -5
Redclub, you can make a fan mount pretty easily. Just get as much of the meat off of the base of the tail fan as you can.That is the hardest part but after a little scraping and cutting you will be able to get it pretty clean.Spread the fan out on a peice of plywood using small brad nails or staples to hold the fan open. Pour Borax over the meaty part making sure to cover it completely. Sprinkle some Borax on the feathers. Place something heavy and flat on top of it to keep the feathers from curling up and let it sit for a few weeks. When it cures you can make a wood plaque to mount it on.
I normally put my beards in a box of borax until they are cured also.
Did you cut off the spurs?
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Post by Redclub on Apr 27, 2005 10:00:30 GMT -5
Thanks Scott
I will give that a try No I didn't think to cut off the spurs
Redclub
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