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in reply to: Art Vincent Pocket Quiver #20005
That is deffinately some fine LOOKIN’ tackle,SH
in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #19882I don’t care for the pop up or portable blinds . I try to keep things as simple as possible . I do not hunt open areas for turkeys , and therefore I’m always in the woods and there’s always a tree to stand by .
Of course the tricky part to this will be getting to full draw . I have killed a few turkeys with the shotgun and Have been able to mount the gun slowly and drop the bird . There have been a couple times I was in a predicament that required fast action . Those times I moved very fast to turn my body and shoulder the gun . Both times the birds were in ROAD GEAR before I was looking down the rib on my double. My point is , I believe it is possible to reach full draw on SOME birds , without being completely hidden in a pop up blind.
Another thing to consider is the excitement . For me it generally becomes a sound of rushing air in my ears ,,,,my heart beating up in my throat , and generally heavy breathing.
I’ve seen how my broadhead cuts little loops in the air caused from my excitement as I’m watching a deer approach my stand . Turkeys have a far greater effect on my pulse and breathing than deer and for me this is something to be aware of ,,,’cause ol’ tom will spot that occilatin’ broadhead from a way off.
in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #18909If my memory is correct , the Eastern Wild Turkey is what you will be dealing with in Minnesota . Easterns may use the same general area for roosting but not necessarily the same tree . They favor , more times than not , a tree which on the side of a ridge yet its top is at or near the crest of the hill . Easterns may roost in one area for a week or so then move as much as a mile away .
Scouting is dang near as much fun as hunting and can be just as much work.Get out early ,predawn , and get up high if possible .From here you’ll be able to hear any birds within a reasonable distance if the air is calm . You mentioned hunting public land and I recommend getting a fresh map of the area and keep it with you on the scouting trips . Note the locations of any and every single turkey as well as any group you hear .
It’s not at all uncommon to hear one gobble at any time of the year , but from this date forward to April or May the gobbling will be more frequent and some days they carry on from predawn to after on the roost that evening .
On your map you should note every saddle on each ridgeline . . In your scouting check these spots for droppings , scratchings and feathers . Saddles ,,benches on the side of a ridge ,,steep points ,,all these terrain features are places that turkeys favor and use often .
After the sun is up and you know or believe the birds have left the roost tree you can simply ease around the woods . Take your time . Walk in the same pace or step time as a turkey . Don’t drag your heels . Be deliberate with each step . Stop by a tree . Just remain still and listen . After a few minutes move another few yards . Stop and listen . Don’t be surprised when an old gobbler starts gobbling at your movement . If one does , just hug a tree and remain perfectly still , he’ll likely come over for a visit .
When it comes time to hunt , PATIENCE is critical . Being still ,,,perfectly still,,,,stump still is vital. They always stop on their way to a call ,,or the sound of your steps in the leaf litter ,,they stop and look and listen . If you move the tip of your nose 1 inch to the right or left while he’s looking , GAME OVER .And you may not be aware he is out there .
Their eyesight is incredible,,,,,,,,,,,,,they see color too.
Their hearing is equal or possibly better than their eyes.
I better stop for a while .
in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #18660Well said , 48 . Spending a lot of time among the birds , in observation , is in my opinion priceless . Right now is a great time to do it while they are flocked up .
But , I don’t recommend calling to them at any time unless in a hunting situation or in a Park .
When they are in the big flocks they can demonstrate every conceivable vocalization and all manner of body language . Not that they won’t be seen doing things like that in small groups , it just seems to be more prevalent when they are in the big groups .
Number 1 goal in the life of a turkey is survival . Number 2 is to be the BOSS,,,,,tom or hen , it’s the same .
in reply to: Rabbits, Hares, and Squirrels- Oh My! #8328Oh Yeah!
My good friend and hunting pard just came in on his 4 wheeler and plow to push out the snow and ice we got during the night . He came in to get warm and devour a plate of the stew . Now he’s on his way home to thaw out some of his squirrels .
in reply to: Rabbits, Hares, and Squirrels- Oh My! #8226Yesterday evening I put 3 young greys in a crock pot , with ‘tators , diced onion , celery and carrots . A little salt and black pepper .
The spouse of the house just gave me one of those ” COW LOOKIN’ AT A NEW GATE ” stares as I dished out the stew for breakfast . She doesn’t know what she is missin’.
in reply to: END of 2014 Coues Season #61569Congrats #1 on a great season . Beautiful country !
I totally agree tailfeather .
Just about every thing running wild in the woods is as tough as saddle leather when it comes to being able to endure the bitterness of winter . Little birds can walk around on top of the snow or simply hop from low limb to another. All the mammals have hair on their legs down to and including their paws , or to the hooves .
I have never hunted waterfowl but they surely are tough to swim the icy waters .
But I see turkeys , like those in the picture above , as they walk in deep snow and sub zero temps , in search of food , with no feathers on their lower legs , no socks and no shoes .
No feathers on their head and no wool sock hat .
Amazingly tough and admirable bird .
in reply to: Staghorn T67 recurve bow #56170I googled the name and found two results for staghorn archery . One is a pro shop in Hilton N.Y. ,,,,the other is the company of the same name , in Irma , Wis.,,,which I believe to be the maker of your bow ,,,I could be wrong though.
I searched around a bit but could find no info on the bow or brace height.
in reply to: Staghorn T67 recurve bow #56155Congrats on your new bow . I can’t help on the brace height but will say that it is certainly an attractive bow . Looks to have been well cared for .
The contrast of that beauty against the handsome wood floor is great .
The bow looks to have some age to it ,,,,based on the shape of the shelf , which looks to be flat rather than having a radius .
Welcome to the forum and Best of hunts to you.
Well , it seems we need an INVENTIVE indidvidual to create a mold , and the means of getting a shaft perfectly centered and held in position while the water is added and allowed to freeze.
Next thought ? How big will a 300 grain ice broadhead be ?
Next thought ? Will it require ordinary tap water or dist-
illed ?
#3 Seems a COLEMAN 48 QT. cooler will need to be
to be adapted for use as a back or hip quiver .
Preserves broadheads and keeps the drinks and
Baloney cold too.
#4 Possibilty of a substantial yearround market
north of the Arctic Circle.
# 5 In the event of a good hit on a ,,,say ,,,
caribou , and not achieve a pass through , will
the melting broadhead allow better bleeding or
coagulate the blood ?
in reply to: brush button? #47991Serve a 1/4 inch , to increase string diameter, in the desired spot to prevent movement . Like a self string nock.
in reply to: Happy BD Dr. Ed! #45681Happy Birthday Dr. Ashby,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,like the others ,,your work is greatly appreciated.
BEST OF HUNTS TO YA
in reply to: new elkheart #37741Like the rest said,,,,real beauty . Have liked the looks of those bows since I first saw one.
CONGRATS
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