sandman Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Scouting started for this hunt easter weekend. My dad and I found some birds in an area we liked that we thought would have very little hunting pressure. We continued scouting for the next month and found some roosting areas. Opening morning was uneventful due to high winds and a lack of gobbles. That evening while walking around trying to roost some turkeys for the morning I found the smallest horseshoe I have ever seen. I didn't think it could actually be used for a horse so it must have been made for good luck. So i picked it up and put it in my pocket. Shortly after that we roosted a turkey, things were already looking up. The next morning my mom, dad and I walked into a couple hundred yards from the roost and set up. After the birds flew down we began calling and we could tell the gobble was getting closer. About 5 minutes later I could see a big tom walking through the junipers. He came into about 30 yards and hung up directly behind a big juniper tree. I could not get a shot and had to wait as he strutted and gobbled right in front of me. About 15 minutes later he finally took a few more steps and I was able to get a clear shot through a small gap in the tree. He dropped right in his tracks. Now I knew the horseshoe was good luck! It was awesome being able to share this exciting moment with my mom and dad. That is what it is all about, exciting times with awesome family. The turkey had a 9 inch beard and will make a great turkey dinner this coming weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdeerhntr Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Beautiful bird and congrats. I wouldnt go anywhere without that little horseshoe in my pocket if i were u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Nice turkey. I bet that horseshoe was from a burro back in the old days. Bunch of miners used them for packing supplies in. A lot of miners turned them loose when the mine closed and why we now have wild burros in certain areas of the state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Cool story....congrats on the turkey and the lucky shoe.....that is awesome.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Congratulations on a beautiful bird and thanks for the good write-up. Glad you could share it with your parents. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmall Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Can I rub that horseshoe before I put in for sheep this year ? Congrats on a beautiful turkey . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Always great hunting with your family! Congrats on your turkey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Can I rub that horseshoe before I put in for sheep this year ? Congrats on a beautiful turkey . You might have something there......I would like to touch that little shoe as well........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gut Pile Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Very cool! & what a beautiful bird! Congtrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 1, 2013 that horseshoe looks even smaller than a burro shoe. I found a burro shoe recently and it's much bigger than that one you found. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted May 1, 2013 Congratulations on a beautiful bird! I bet the 'ol adrenaline was reaching max peak as you had to watch him gobble and strut behind the tree! Way to keep it together; nothing rattles me more than turkey gobbles & elk bugling.... Best sounds out in the woods!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Big congrat's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Congrats on an awesome hunt with your folks, a beautiful turkey and a cool find! Tommy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Great story - I'm sure that horseshoe will be part of many future hunting trips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Very nice! Congrats How much for that horseshoe?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
