azbow Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Way to get it done quick on the Goulds, Don. After waiting all those years for a tag, you didn't waste any time on getting a big one. With 18 pts, I hope to get one someday. Bet you aren't doing much this morning at SC, it's really windy and raining here in Oracle. Should be good tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRKHNTR Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Yes I am all done! Got a really nice gobbler yesterday morning. Three of the beard strands were 13 inches long and the main beard was 11 inches.Weighed 20 pounds 8 ounces Spurs were an inch long on both legs. I met Sven last night in Phoenix and he picked up the bird. He will be doing a full strut mount for it. Thanks for the heads up. Sven seems like a very nice guy. headed to San Carlos right now to start the Merriams hunt. This will be the last leg of my 2015 Triple Crown on turkeys! Congratulations. Sounds like a great bird, post some pics please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Don Martin Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Day Three on San Carlos! Weather finally gone! Eric and I heard 8 gobblers before 8 a.m. But nothing came into shotgun range! Weather beautiful right now! Hope it stays that way! Still got time to get er done and finish off the Triple Crown! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Don Martin Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Hey a big congratulations to Basser aka Ross, who also took a great bird on opening morning! He then headed off to the Kaibab for his buffalo hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt88 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Nice work! Good luck on the San Carlos. I was the other guy with Basser... collecting the yard sale of equipment he left. HAHA. I am headed to New Mexico to try and find some birds not sure where to start but it will be fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Day Three on San Carlos! Weather finally gone! Eric and I heard 8 gobblers before 8 a.m. But nothing came into shotgun range! Weather beautiful right now! Hope it stays that way! Still got time to get er done and finish off the Triple Crown! Did you have any luck on the San Carlos? How about some pictures of your Gould's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Don Martin Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Here are some pictures of my TRIPLE CROWN birds this Spring and that my friend Eric Hawkinberry took on the second season on the San Carlos. Rio Grande-- Moapa Nevada Just over 18 lbs., good spurs and 10 1/2 inch beard. Goulds-- Unit 35A Southern Arizona 20 lbs. 8 oz, good spurs, three beard strands that were an honest 13 inches! Main beard a solid 11 inches! Being mounted by Sven.. Merriams-- San Carlos Reservation, second hunt 18 lbs. 2 oz, one long spur, other was short and stubby. 9 inch beard Fan is all beat up as he was flopping so much! My friend Eric Hawkinberry also got a great San Carlos gobbler on Day 13. 18 lbs 4 oz, solid 10 inch beard, short, stubby spurs. Don Martin Arizona Wildlife Outfitters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Great pics. You look pretty happy and I would be too! Congrats on a fine haul of gobblers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted May 21, 2015 That is too cool Don! Big congrats on all the success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Thanks for posting the story and pictures! Congratulations on one awesome spring with some great birds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
