Lance Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Well, I just got back from a week of turkey hunting in New Mexico. It was tough this year and we had to resort to many creative tactics and log hard hunting days. But we were able to fill some tags on some great birds and of course had an awesome time! I hope you enjoy the pictures! Many hours were spent on stand waiting over turkey trails or strut zones. Here Scott tries to stay warm as the wind blows with the setting sun. Although we were not having much luck calling in toms, I called in hens once or twice and even three times a day! So it was still pritty cool! Here, a small flock of hens we called in walks by 3 yards in front of Scott! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Scott poses with a tom we took while staking out one of the "strutt zones". Water was everywhere and beutifull spring creeks ran everywhere. Here are some pictures of me decoying in some hens with my hand puppet! You can see two hens in the pictures and the closest one hung out at 8 yards for a long time! These pictures are off of video I took of the incounter it worked so well and it is pritty dang funny! The hen and I had quite the conversation together On Sunday we didn't hunt and took a long trip to the Bear Wallow Lookout Tower. Ryan and his girls pose on the steps of the tower. A view of the 16B wilderness from the tower Amy and Becky S on their first turkey hunt pose on top of the tower. Scott posing with his Double Bearded Tom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
105Coues Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the birds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Becky. Amy Lance Even though it was rough, the girls enjoyed their first turkey hunt, we all had a great time and saw lots of birds and were able to take some great toms. A couple of other toms were missed and a couple of flocks of jakes were passed up. Even though we had trouble calling in toms and had to resort to other methods we were able to call in lots of hens! We also saw three huge bears! One day, Ryan even called in a wolf with his hen calls! Scott saw it run in behind Ryan, stop, look him over, winded him and then took off without Ryan even knowing the wolf was there! I hope you enjoyed the pictures because we sure enjoyed taking them! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Is it hunting season? I think I've forgotten what that was like. Nice job, Lance! Can't wait to get back in the game with ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Sounds and looks like a successfull trip! Congrats to all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basser15 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Congrats on the birds! Looks like it was a great trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Congratulations on bagging some nice gobblers!! It has been a tough year in NM for calling them in. All the turkeys my family has gotten have been spot and stalk this year because we have found that they just haven't been coming in and they are mostly silent as soon as they leave the roost in the mornings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophymaster Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Congrats on the turkeys you guys did well, We hunted for 7 days over there also and could never close the deal. Congrats again!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Congrats, great story and nice birds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted May 2, 2008 nice pics Lance!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyoung Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Congratulations Lance! Thanks for sharing some great pics azyoung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted May 9, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys! It was awesome! I went out with Rob "Basser15" this morning here in the Northland! But we desided to call it quits after 5:45 AM Keep your eye out for story and pic's Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
