naturegirl Report post Posted May 5, 2012 what a morning. had then gobbling from multiple roosts around us. 3 of us surrounded 1 roost and he flew right where no one was. we split up and walked around. I saw some turkeys a few hundred yards off and was making a beeline for them when not even 50 yards in front of me I see a different flock. I hid behind a tree. they turned and walked 20 yards in front of me. the big tom started strutting ams I went to take a shot and my gun didn't fire. I cycled it and quickly got a shot off. I don't know how to post pics from my phone. we measured his beard and base to tip is just shy of 10". Im assuming that's a big older tom. for everyone else out hunting. both mornings birds would call for about an hour after sunlight and then completely shut down. they would go the opposite direction if we called. we located them the 1st morning with an owl call! im super happy to finally see a big tom up close. UPDATE - While I was gone taking my turkey back to camp, my husband and our hunting buddy were chased numerous times by a mama bear with a cub. What they say is definitely true about mama bears. They had to fire 3 different warning shots at her because she kept charging them, but they managed to get away safely and didn't have to harm the bear. Needless to say they were both VERY happy to see me and the rhino when I got back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Whoop Whoop!!! Congrats, that is so exciting! Figure out that phone and let's see some picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critter Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Way to go - Congrats (Didnt happen if there's no pics) Just kiddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 5, 2012 A BIG congratulations on your big gobbler. I'm with Ilene on this one. Post some pics. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Congrats! I know over the last couple of weeks how excited you were to get to go, glad it turned out great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Congrats on your first turkey. Looking forward to the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Nice story, sounds like a great bird. Let's see the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmwarren65 Report post Posted May 8, 2012 Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Pics attached and story updated! Finally had access to the home computer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Great pictures! Love your avatar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Martin Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Awesome story and congratulations! Don Martin Arizona Wildlife Outfitters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Fantastic! Beautiful bird, Congratulations again!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 11, 2012 Outstanding! Thanks for the pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 11, 2012 Awesome - what a great bird. Huge congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
