Just we we all don't have to go back and dig through the posts for when we signed up, where are ya'll from and where ya hunt'n?

RiverBend

Will be hunting in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

And for the team name, let's hear'em!!!

The JellyHead Grinders, is my submission to get it started.

ya finaly cant wait for the season tol start

will be hunting NH and maybe maine and vt

where is everyone els

here a a few names i came up with. they arent the best, i thought i would just give them a try

TEAM:
CLUCKnSTRUT

GOBBLINTHUNDER

ELITETOMS

SPURCOLLECTORS

SPURSnPURRS

AMERICANGOBBLERS

GRANDSLAM

ROOSTINnHOOTIN

SPRINGFEVER

Suggestion -- SHOCKGOBBLERS

OR

turkey hunters mostly by themselves and sometimes hoot to get a shock gobble --- LONELYHOOTERS :shock: :wink:

Shockgobblers has sort of a ring to it.......................

I like ShockGobblers too. Although, my boys liked LonelyHooters.

We might be lonely if we can't cash in on any lonely birds........

I agree. Let's go w/ ShockGobblers. Are we gonna have one of those banners or whatever they are called. I see some of the other teams have pictures and the team name on the thread. If we are, it won't be me making it, I have no clue how to do it.

Shockgobblers it is,,,, Is anyone good at working with computers so we can make a banner with team name our names and a nice pictures of some birds?

Here is a banner I came up with. What should I change or what would you guys like on a banner for the team istead of this?

Maybe it's this computer, but no banner shows up.??

SSHHOOOCCKKK G O B B L E R S!!!. Sorry, just gettin excited. Season here in La. is only 7 days off.

Sorry, I will get it taken care of and re-posted!

Let's see if this works. I am not really impressed with how it came out so I will work on something different but here is a banner in the mean time at least.

Yeah, the banner looks good. Apparently my computer at work does not show the banner. I came home and tried here and it was on all your posts.
Was out and checked patterns today. I'm just itchin' to get huntin. Only 25 days 'til departure for KS.

I'm sure it looks great. My computer isn't picking it up...............Here's to a few more days in the morning sun listening for gobbles...

ok guys, I have given the other teams plenty of time. Saturday it all starts here in Louisiana.

Good Luck!

Honda or Yamaha. Owned both and can't really say a bad thing about either. I also owned a polaris...no comment. :roll:

I bought an 05 450 SE Kodiak b/c I liked the features for the dollar and as sad as it sounds like the black metal flake. Pulled 2 bull moose,1 bull elk, trailers, plowed snow and also had some fun as well. It has been a great ride. Only thing I did was swap out the factory skins for 26 gbc Gators. Something I would have done with any of them. 0 26367 0 0 0 0 216227 0 1848 bob 1 1 68.191.160.210 1143650559 0 Just figured it out Stout. You were talking about Bob Horton 0 25099 0 0 0 0 216228 0 1848 bob 1 1 68.191.160.210 1143650785 0 Most of the guys I know make em into jerky or sausage. But I'm not sure if that's because they aren't any good, or just that those are usually trips out west and they have a ton of them to do something with. I've had fall shot snows that were good made just like canadas, but have never had a spring shot goose. 0 26376 0 0 0 0 216229 0 5524 beagler 1 1 156.63.78.4 1143651116 0 This might be a dumb question, but is .655 too tight of a choke? Could it damage my gun? I know Primos tested their choke, and it should be safe, but I see many other tubes with larger diameters. Is there any rule of thumb with shooting a choke this tight? 0 26366 0 0 0 0 216230 0 3891 montanaelkslayer 1 1 131.53.128.33 1143651653 0 Twobucks

you just needs to slow down and take a breath. There is nobody in alliance with PETA here. Nobody is trying to break the hunters up. Its just a freakin Seal hunt for goodness sakes. The question asked was about opinions about the seal hunting not if we should burn these people at the stake and anybody else that trys to mess with hunters! Lets no accuse each other of being on the other side of the fence here. Remember, one team one fight. Hunting is hunting and as long as it is humane. 0 26262 0 0 0 0 216231 0 960 widucks07 1 1 205.213.111.50 1143652363 0 with snows we just breastem and marinade em and throw on the grill.

we got his marinade from a friend that makes em taste unbeliavable. you wouldnt think goose could taste that could.

i mean on a scale of 1 to 10 is fricken good!!!!! 0 26376 0 0 0 0 216232 0 3891 montanaelkslayer 1 1 131.53.128.33 1143652804 0 PSE Baby G-Force set at 65 pounds. Fast, Quiet, and I have had nothing but total pass-thrus. 0 22724 0 0 0 0 216233 0 1745 TONY SEABORN 0 1 199.227.153.18 1143653174 0 It was a Gobbler with about a 12 inch paint brush looked like about 2 inch spurs about 25 lbs. That turkey would be on the wall. 0 26330 0 0 0 0 216234 0 5533 wibuckhunter 0 1 24.179.149.3 1143653413 0 I now have the time to start getting serious about deer hunting. But, I still have a question about salt/mineral blocks. I have never used them, but I understand that the deer need them for antler growth and other nutrients. So my question is, when is the best time of year to put out a block....early-mid spring, or late spring/early summer? Any help would be great. Thanks 0 26383 salt/mineral blocks 1 0 0 0 216235 0 2929 m8a1r9k 0 1 64.12.116.198 1143653711 0 is anyone hunting yet or what is everyone up to. i seen 3 birds yesterday while walking sugar lines one nice tom and 2 little ones 0 25943 0 0 0 0 216236 0 4969 HUNTIN162 0 1 12.147.63.126 1143653777 0 First thing I would have done is try to get those buck away from that water. That is where a lot of locked bucks are found dead. Plus if you are going to try to help free them you can get away from them a lot Quicker on dry land.
2 call the conservation police & see what they could do to help save them. They know what has probably worked best in the past. The chainsaw is the best way I have ever seen on T.V. to get them free. I have seen this a couple of time & both bucks were saved.
Worst case if you can not get them free the DNR can kill one or both if needed. They would probably let you keep the meat & racks if you wanted them & not have to waste 1 or both your tags.

Notice how I put waste. I would get no sense of accomplishment from having to put down either of those bucks.
Those guys in the video said it was a mercy killing
I see nothing wrong with taking the video of it. It teachs us all something.
Ya I think I know of a better way. They probaly do too now. Live & learn.

Those guy did risk their lives to save a deer.

Buy the way if anyone ever come on this type of thing. Do not try this alone. GET HELP !!! Even locked up a buck could kill you in a heart beat.
Their strengh & speed can not be matched. 0 26254 0 0 0 0 216237 0 4969 HUNTIN162 0 1 12.147.63.126 1143654083 0 By the way Boone & Crocket, Pope & Young would not let enter these animals.
No matter how big.

It is considered unfair chase. 0 26254 0 0 0 0 216238 0 5500 Dakotah 0 1 4.225.35.47 1143655383 0 PSE ThunderBolt, 60lbs 0 25810 0 0 0 0 216239 0 5083 bowhuntr74 1 1 192.234.241.102 1143655386 0 Haven't had the chance to go yet. Looking forward to this weekend though. My kids always have something going on. Last weekend was baseball signup. 0 25943 0 0 0 0 216240 0 5500 Dakotah 0 1 4.225.35.47 1143656142 0

You got that right!! I love my PSE!!!!! 0 25827 0 0 0 0 216241 0 1480 bullet 0 1 70.98.108.50 1143656221 0 I've never been comfortable with the traditional diaphrams. I like the double stacked ones . I tried the sonic domes and I really like them . They seem to be really close to the tone thru calls that hunter specialties had. 0 26344 0 0 0 0 216242 0 481 Primos Hunting Calls 0 1 70.150.17.50 1143656697 0 We are just wondering what everyones thought would be on this.

Thanks,

Primos Hunting Calls! 0 26384 Electronic Elk Call 1 0 0 0 216243 0 956 Rod 0 1 209.240.205.62 1143656718 0 You'd better check the laws in your state before you put any blocks out. Feeding, baiting, and the use of any types of mineral blocks, etc. is illegal in some states, and will be illegal in more states in the future as CWD continues to spread. 0 26383 0 0 0 0 216244 0 481 Primos Hunting Calls 0 1 70.150.17.50 1143656828 0 What are your thoughts on this type of item? 0 26385 Electronic Turkey Call 1 0 0 0 216245 0 1378 Wapiti Willie 0 1 71.208.105.246 1143657023 0 Electronic game calls are illegal in Colorado for anything except predators. I'm sure some other states might have similar laws. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216246 0 4878 f5bogger 1 1 209.222.250.175 1143657410 0 hi all. i like the name you picked. im in new york. may 1st season starts here. goes for the whole month. good luck to all tommy knockers!! 0 25937 0 0 0 0 216247 0 5251 dkhntrdstn 1 1 204.113.19.8 1143657433 0 thats fine good luck. 0 26347 0 0 0 0 216248 0 5234 Casper 1 1 66.168.49.5 1143657677 0 Bowtech 0 25827 0 0 0 0 216249 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143657781 0 Here in New York, electronic calls are illegal to use during the open turkeys seasons. I would not be interested in one because I like to be able to make my own turkey sounds with air and friction activated calls. I think that Primos should stick with non-electronic calls. 0 26385 0 0 0 0 216250 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143657881 0 Yuck, you get the award for the most awkward post 0 26377 0 0 0 0 216251 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143658023 0 Yeah, it's the same story over here Hardcore. Lots of gobbling in the morning on the roost. I've seen several gobblers strutting so far but they are still pretty flocked up. They are just starting to disperse. Good luck this season 0 26370 0 0 0 0 216252 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143658216 0 Good one bud :wink: 0 26373 0 0 0 0 216253 0 5142 woodsman2230 1 1 205.149.72.48 1143658322 0 Ya man thats a bummer. Keep after it, Im sure there a nice longbeard there with your name on it!! 0 25928 0 0 0 0 216254 0 4971 turkeyhuntr06 1 1 68.159.142.69 1143658842 0 i agree! i like controling the sounds that come out of the call. and electronic calls are illegal here in bama as far as i know. 0 26385 0 0 0 0 216255 0 5335 Galimbhanger 1 1 66.245.115.57 1143658879 0 I have several other places to hunt so I should be able to find one some where. my friend got one this morning so theres still hope 0 25928 0 0 0 0 216256 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143659018 0 I agree with Hardcore, go with PiggyBack calls and you'll be fine. I have 5 of them! 0 26344 0 0 0 0 216257 0 5322 clucknpurr 0 1 216.56.2.67 1143659273 0 Here in S. Wisconsin, last weekend I saw 8 toms fanning for about 25 hens. If it ever warms up they should start splitting up. 0 26370 0 0 0 0 216258 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143659297 0 I agree Hardcore, more people should be hunting turkeys in the fall in the fall and shooting hens. All of the birds I've taken in the fall have been hens. Somebody who doesn't hunt in the fall does not know what there missing. Some fall mornings in the turkey woods sound like spring mornings in the turkeys woods. :shock: They would be surprised 0 26371 0 0 0 0 216259 0 5335 Galimbhanger 1 1 66.245.115.57 1143659434 0 that would take all the fun out of it. instead of sitting there before opening day getting your calls tuned up and ready to go you'd be sittin there the night before putting the batteries in 0 26385 0 0 0 0 216260 0 5202 RiverBend 1 1 68.78.160.249 1143659567 0 Illegal here in Iowa as well. Every situation calls for something a little different. With an electronic call, especially one with no volume control you might be spelling disaster on what could have been a good hunt. By being able to control what comes out of the call we as hunters are using we can adjust to any given situation that possibly arises while in the woods, but that is just my opinion. 0 26385 0 0 0 0 216261 0 4971 turkeyhuntr06 1 1 68.159.142.69 1143659721 0 sweet wheels. just dont forget your protection. believe me i know what im talking bout. i just recently sold my yz250f. loved the machine and it would haul, but i just ran outta time with work school and of course hunting. do me a favor ride hard,but remember BEING STUPID HURTS!!! 0 26372 0 0 0 0 216262 0 5335 Galimbhanger 1 1 66.245.115.57 1143659784 0 I'd kill myself nice bike 0 26372 0 0 0 0 216263 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 216.162.20.129 1143660053 0 Nice!!!!

I probably sound like your mom when I say this but wear a helmet :wink: 0 26372 0 0 0 0 216264 0 223 top pin 1 1 71.39.194.26 1143660586 0 Illegal in Idaho also, so I'd have no interest in this..



HHMMMmmmm I do have a use for this. Actually this would be fun if it was small, camo'd real well, loud and remote controlled to say 1/2 mile range. I could set it up on a super steep hill above a neighboring elk camp. Turn that baby on and see how fast the hunters run up that hill. Turn it off when they get close. Wait till they get back to camp and do it again. Hhm :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:




0 26384 0 0 0 0 216265 0 3004 mtelkhunter 0 1 67.1.68.28 1143662059 0 Illegal here in Montana also. Not interested. If they were legal, i still dont think i would be very interested. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216266 0 3004 mtelkhunter 0 1 67.1.68.28 1143662180 0 That is true. The elk numbers have dropped big time in that area. Keep your eyes and ears open for Grizzleys. 0 26142 0 0 0 0 216267 0 3206 CTTurkeyMan72191 1 1 216.255.167.95 1143662319 0 What're ya guys Jokin? Go full out with your shirt off and no pads :twisted: just kidding man, sweet wheels. Stay Safe 0 26372 0 0 0 0 216268 0 4094 Mile High Marc 1 1 130.253.248.118 1143662497 0 I would have no use for it in Colorado for hunting. Maybe you could package and market it as some type of instructional calling device. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216269 0 3206 CTTurkeyMan72191 1 1 216.255.167.95 1143662533 0 See Gentleman, that right there made my day That suckers pretty gross man 0 26377 0 0 0 0 216270 0 3371 dawei 1 1 67.161.98.134 1143662749 0

Are you talking about being a competitor to this?

http://www.casscreek.com/prod_gobbler.html 0 26385 Re: Electronic Turkey Call 0 0 0 0 216271 0 3206 CTTurkeyMan72191 1 1 216.255.167.95 1143662827 0 You guys are ruining perfectly good gloves :x lol j/k. They make gloves with the fingers already gone, Probably cost a few more dollars, but then you'd save time and money buying gloves and cuttin the fingers off. 0 26358 0 0 0 0 216272 0 3891 montanaelkslayer 1 1 131.53.128.33 1143663519 0 It will be hard to sell something that is totally illegal. Sounds like all the big elk states are illegal for hunting. It would be nice as an instructional unit like previously stated but I sure wouldnt buy it because you can guarentee it will be expensive just because its electronic. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216273 0 3206 CTTurkeyMan72191 1 1 216.255.167.95 1143664809 0 One Day, an argument between Jesus and the Devil breaks out about who's better on computers. After a while, God, having heard the arguing for hours says Enough! Why argue? I will assign each of you a task on the computer, whoever completes it quickest is best on computers. Both Jesus and the Devil agree, So the next day the time comes for the task, God hands them both a booklet and says This is your task... and sets a time limit. Jesus, sits down in front of the computer opens the book and reads it slowly cover to cover. The devil on the other hand rips open the packet to the first page and begins working furiously on the computer, going through as many of the programs as he can as fast as possible. Suddenly there is a large *BOOM* and all the power goes out. The devil is outraged, he begins yelling and screaming curses you've never heard in your life, breaking the table and throwing his chair. Jesus, sits calmly watching all of this with a cool look on his face. After a time the power comes back on, but the time limit has passed. God says to the two The time limit has passed, print out all that you have done So Jesus and the Devil begin printing, Jesus' work is coming out neatly while the devil prints nothing but blank pages. He again goes into a rage, breaking tables and chairs, yelling and screaming curses you've never heard in your life, when god stops him, Saying Satan, do you know why Jesus is able to print out his work and you aren't? Because Jesus...Saves 0 26386 Here's one for ya... 1 0 0 0 216274 0 3891 montanaelkslayer 1 1 131.53.128.33 1143664825 0 10,000 dollars...................they can keep it for that price! 0 26382 0 0 0 0 216275 0 795 wmramse 1 1 198.160.96.7 1143665616 0 It may be a little longer than a standard 4-wheeler, but it's about the same width. However, I don't think you can get an 850cc diesel engine on a Honda/Polaris/Yamaha :wink: 0 26382 0 0 0 0 216276 0 101 Chris Vollmer 0 1 70.226.203.134 1143665944 0 I agree. Have you tried other strikers? Have you dropped it? Do you live close to me so I can see it? It could be that either your striker is bad or the crystal is loose from the base.

Good luck,
Chris Vollmer PPS IL 0 26357 Crystal problem 0 0 0 0 216277 0 5251 dkhntrdstn 1 1 204.113.19.8 1143666489 0 You would not beable to use it here in Utah. I would not buy one anwas just because it would take the fun away from calling them in and then you would have every one ad there dogs going after them with bows. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216278 0 81 Keith Hickman 0 1 170.141.68.2 1143666815 0 I'll be in the Sayre area the 6th through the 9th...hope they're gobbling there..... 0 26316 0 0 0 0 216280 0 5131 GobblingThunder19 1 1 68.11.202.115 1143667642 0 So what should i do when i find it??? I wanna kill them as fast as i can...Possibly after a morning turkey hunt... 0 26375 0 0 0 0 216281 0 5479 johnnyb 0 1 66.67.44.245 1143668095 0 The past couple years have made me question the spring dates for turkey hunting in NY. It seems like the toms have been struttin and breeding earlier and earlier every year. Its not even april yet and just this morning at 730 am, i looked out at the field across from my house like i do every morning, and there were 2 toms struttin for 3 hens. 10 mins later 6 jakes came outta the woods and started struttin w/ 2 more hens. They were struttin for almost 20 mins, and the jakes even gobbled a couple of times before going back in the woods. It seems like the peak season now for turkeys in NY is mid april.. Whats everbody else's take on it? Is it just me or should the season b moved up? 0 26387 New York Hunting: should the spring season b moved up? 1 0 0 0 216282 0 5251 dkhntrdstn 1 1 204.113.19.8 1143669194 0 that was good 0 26373 0 0 0 0 216283 0 4524 bluefox 1 1 144.90.147.19 1143669230 0 The 223 and the 22-250 are both great but for me I prefer the 243. You never know when a bear or mountain lion will come in looking for dinner. :roll: Here in AZ, we'll hunt coyotes in areas that could also hold bear or Mt lions. As for my gun, I have a Remington 700 SPS topped with a Burris Signature 4-16.
Great gun but needs a trigger job on it. 0 26323 0 0 0 0 216285 0 2756 okbowman 1 0 24.216.128.147 1143670684 0 True True!! LOL!! 0 26386 0 0 0 0 216286 0 5025 Twobucks 1 1 142.177.201.207 1143671761 0

Are you speaking for TEAM STICK'EM or just yourself?


SOME OF THE QUOTES FROM MEMBERS IN THIS THREAD SO FAR:

1.the seals come onto the ice flows to rest and the hunters club them with a big spike almost like a gaff,

2.wondering if you guys think this is right?

3.I have no problem with it when its native people doing it to survive. At first i thought it was going to be some rich people clubing seals for the hell of it. If it were that then id say no.

4.Why would someone wanna shoot a seal? Are they that bored with their lives? Leave em' for the bears.

If i need to slow down and take a breath and we as hunters, anglers, and trappers cannot stick together, and insist on attacking
our fellow outdoors people and techniques then we will fall into the trap that has been
carefully set by the animal rights organizations: divide and conquer. (It's not a new
strategy. but it's one that has worked for generations.)

COHA has been accused of jumping the gun on the anti-deer hunting, anti-bow hunting
campaign that we knew was coming. There has been definite movement in the Kitchener
area and this letter seems to confirm our suspicions.

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It's time to put an end to bow-hunting

The Record (Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo)
Section: OPINION
Byline: Bruce Thornton
Column: LETTER OF THE DAY

I have been following the bow-hunting debate with increasing interest over the past few
weeks. I am a small c Conservative, right-wing gun owner and never considered myself an
animal activist. I did a little research on bow hunting and it proved to be a real
wake-up call.

It became apparent that it is a very inefficient way to hunt and has no upside or any
place in modern society. I own bows but only use them for target practice with my
grandson. Never would I or any hunter I know use a bow for hunting.

There are many irrelevant issues raised by pro-bow hunters (crop damage, vehicles
hitting deer, need for culls, deer die and suffer in the wild anyway, bows have been
used for thousands of years, it is a real sport, etc.), none of which address the real
issue -- cruelty. If deer must be killed, then please do it humanely. I have seen
pictures of deer walking around with arrows in them and have read many articles relating
the suffering other animals go through when impaled with an arrow. It simply is not
necessary.

I appreciate Larry Anstett bringing this disgusting and pointless cruelty to every
caring person's attention and wish him success in banning bow hunting. Any less would be
an affront to a society that prides itself on doing the right thing. I beg our elected
officials to stand up and listen to the vast majority of citizens who find this sport
repulsive.

We have moved on from so many things that were once considered acceptable but have been
shown for what they are --anachronistic.

Please write or call your local legislator if you find, as I do, that it is past time to
end this barbaric practice.

Bruce Thornton

New Hamburg 0 26262 0 0 0 0 216287 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.199 1143672093 0 Yes, I think it should be moved up. I went out this morning to listen with my little brother brother and heard 30 or 35 gobbles on the roost and just after flydown time. I also saw two strutters with about 15 hends driving to school this morning out in a big field. April 20th sounds about right to me. 0 26387 0 0 0 0 216288 0 1447 NCgobbleget'r 1 1 216.10.185.123 1143672747 0 Well I got good news and bad news!

Good News: I got one this past wknd in GA, but it was only a jake, two toms and a jake came in and my friend and dad shot the toms, so I shot the jake. The 1 of the 2 toms was 21lbs/10.5beard/1 1/8 spurs, and the other was 19lbs/9 3/4beard/1 spurs. My jake wasnt that big so I wasnt going to put it on here anyways but I'll remember the camera this next time.

Bad News: Dont have any pics to put on here forgot to take them before we skinned/plucked them. lol. oops. Oh well, Im sure I'll get another one before the yrs over with.

Leaving tomorrow for a week down there, hopefully the lord will let me harvest a nice one. Oh yeah, Pretty Boy and Pretty Girl decoy system is awesome.

My name is Craig, I live in Hickory, NC and Im 22yrs old. 0 25941 0 0 0 0 216289 0 3882 hunthard 1 1 24.229.85.165 1143672816 0 I got my permit today in the mail! I'm so excited! In Jersey, youth day is April 15th and this will be my first ever turkey hunt! Also in Jersey, we have to pick days in which to hunt. Sence I am a youth then I get first pick. I will be hunting on saturdays! We can only hunt until 12p.m. All together, there are about 5 weeks in the season but I can only hunt on saturdays so I have about 6 hunts. I will be out there by myself on youth day. I hope to get my first turkey by myself. There is a flock of about 30-40 birds behind my house. They are not pressured at all. I have stud 20 yards from them in a red shirt and they didnt care that I was there. I dont want to bushwack one either. But If I have to then I will. Wish me luck!!!



Clay 0 26388 Got my Permit! 1 0 0 0 216290 0 3560 MI Bowhunter 0 1 69.179.63.191 1143672834 0 There are a lot of coyotes where we live and I have never tried to go after them but we need to start getting rid of some.

Besides hunting them what other ways can I get them?

What is the best time of day to hunt them? 0 26389 Coyote help 1 0 0 0 216291 0 9 Todd Imiola 1 1 205.188.116.198 1143673259 0 That has some awesome color, nice job! 0 26119 0 0 0 0 216292 0 9 Todd Imiola 1 1 205.188.116.198 1143673341 0 I agree 100%. I think it should be moved up to mid April, say the 15th every year. They are strutting and gobbling here too. 0 26387 0 0 0 0 216293 0 3954 pblclndonly 0 1 171.72.5.240 1143673383 0 I think that it would take away probably on of the greatest skills of elk hunting, not to metion Canada would be the only place you could use it. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216294 0 5535 TMoyer 0 1 65.183.109.51 1143673434 0 Hey All. I'm new to this site, but I'm a Primos fan for sure. I started turkey hunting last year here in Mississippi. I have started catching on more this year. Mouth calls are my latest challenge. My dear wife is about to through me out the house. I figure that's fine more time for hunting. . Ok topic. Monday I was hunting in an area were I normally deer hunt. I have two raised shooting houses on this spot. As I was walking out of the woods I decided to look at the condition of the houses after Hurricane Katrina. Well the door was half torn off, but the unbelieveable suprise was two(2) large turkey eggs laying in straw on the carpet floor of the house. I could not believe it after all I have learned about the laying habits of the bird. Well I verified the appearence of the eggs with a game warden friend of mine. Sure enough there turkey eggs. So I just wanted to introduce myself and tell this story I look forward to reading more posts here and hopefully pick up some much needed advice from you folks. 0 26368 0 0 0 0 216295 0 2793 bigmandeerhunter 1 1 24.52.224.39 1143674758 0 congrats on the bird. sounds like you have some fun and good luck when you go away. i got just over a month till i cant hunt. Yesterday my buddie from the rezz and me went out behind his house( I just called) and he took a nice 23 pound tom with a 11 6/8 inch beard and 1 1/8 inch spurs. 0 25941 0 0 0 0 216296 0 5436 CoalGobbler 0 1 148.177.1.212 1143674763 0 Yes, there is one available. I have one, purchased it on ebay. 0 26362 0 0 0 0 216297 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143675598 0 We must have come on too strong bro! :twisted: I don't blame them for giving up.Hopefully there will be some found while they are out turkey hunting. 8) 0 24488 0 0 0 0 216298 0 5251 dkhntrdstn 1 1 204.113.19.8 1143675651 0 I like that. nice 0 26119 0 0 0 0 216299 0 2793 bigmandeerhunter 1 1 24.52.224.39 1143675683 0 I also agree 100% on that. Im luckie enough to be able and get out calling (not shooting) for my one buddie who lives on the rezz and he can hunt year around so needless to say ive been going out with him alot to pratice calling and all i can say is if the birds stay like they have been it will be extreamly nice. My buddie has all ready killed 3 toms and 1 jake. also this past sunday morning when i went out with him we walked up to the edge of on field because their was a big bird gobbling there all morning and it turn out that their was a tom breading a hen 150 yards down from us. Also they have been struting alot and and responding to the calls vary well so im hoping it stays this way for season cuz it looks promesing. Im guess it might have to do with the fact of a mild winter or at least around me we did.

Good luck to everyone 0 26387 0 0 0 0 216300 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143675850 0 You're welcome,and thanks for mentioning my trophy spike.You're actually the first one to say something and it's been there for months.. 0 26362 0 0 0 0 216301 0 5364 roltyd22 0 1 71.14.38.107 1143675954 0 i am...east central..west point lake vicinity...on the gawga line 0 26304 bama 0 0 0 0 216302 0 63 WapitiBob 0 1 66.220.104.116 1143676177 0 legal in Oregon actually.
IF you use REAL elk it would work. I bought one currently on the market for my 12 yr old. What a pice of junk. It was a recording of some slacker trying to bugle.
Use real elk and it will work. 0 26384 0 0 0 0 216303 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143676482 0 I've noticed most manufacturers offer tighter chokes for your gun.The main thing about a choke being that tight is that usually it gets better results with smaller sized shot.That's why I would recommend 5's or 6's with it.It won't harm your gun to shoot a choke that tight,as long as you don't use shot that is too large.Turkey shot will not harm your gun.I would not shoot anything larger than a 4 through it,but that's just me. 0 26366 0 0 0 0 216304 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143676629 0 That's what I'm talking about brandon... I buy the fingerless gloves.I have some that I got from Walmart,and they are great.I have to touch the striker also. 0 26358 0 0 0 0 216305 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143676826 0 That's awesome short stop.Welcome to the cabin.Do you have any pics of the bird?Are you close to Wayne Co.? 0 26320 0 0 0 0 216306 0 3719 MoElk 0 1 71.37.72.185 1143676946 0 Well Redd at least you have an oppinion, Id like to hear what ww, elknut, elkquest, buglelk, what do you boys have to say, heck you can see the Primos boys got no answer. Are you guys afraid to voice an oppinion why or why not to support the RMEF.
They raised funds outside of the habitat improvement funds to build the new building-not a reason to be upset with them. Why doesnt Primos support the RMEF. Same question still no answer. Mo. 0 26257 0 0 0 0 216308 0 3882 hunthard 1 1 24.229.85.165 1143677299 0 This contest was a good thought while it lasted Interferrs to much with turkey. Thanks for giving it a shot tho RC! 0 24488 0 0 0 0 216310 0 1445 micharcher1m 1 1 68.188.235.4 1143677443 0 KOOL ,JUST WHAT IM LOOKING FOR TO TEST. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A NEW UNDERTAKER? 0 26364 0 0 0 0 216311 0 5536 BIGJOHN 0 1 128.165.133.29 1143677635 0 I have been drawn for an off-range oryx hunt in new mexico and I am able to hunt June 1-30. Any help on where to go, what to expect and where to take my downed animal after field dressing the animal is appreciated. I am also a little concerned about the hot weather affecting the meat and potential trophy.

THANKS!!

JOHN 0 26390 NM Oryx Off Range Hunt - Amateur needs guidance 1 0 0 0 216312 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.198 1143677716 0 Nice Brandon, very nice! 0 26386 0 0 0 0 216313 0 4804 stickyballs 1 1 12.207.89.79 1143677894 0 is there ant special call that yall use to allow you to get the birds off the roost and have the gobblers answer back?

i just bought the (primos) 4-in-1 hoot flute model #314. has anyone ever used this and if so any sucess? 0 26391 gettin turkeys off the roost 1 0 0 0 216314 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143677932 0 OK this is going to stop.I'm deleting all negative-un subject related posts.Stay focused on the thread.If you don't have anything nice to say then.... :wink: 0 26282 0 0 0 0 216316 0 1605 Bugleboy 1 1 68.64.63.214 1143678115 0

Do you think he actually protected the bears??? The only thing he did was teach those bears to lose their fear of humans!! I am pretty sure that if someone wanted to poach any of those bears, they would have regardless if some hippy is out there with them!!! He did nothing positive, he was an idiot!! 0 26253 0 0 0 0 216317 0 3966 elkmaster 1 1 4.255.40.162 1143678169 0 Thanks for the info. 0 26380 0 0 0 0 216318 0 2640 kebler 0 1 65.28.207.253 1143678304 0 will the trophy taker shaky hunter work on the 2005 bowtech old glory. I just got the rest and i am still waiting on the bow to arrive, some have said i need the extra windage adjustments rest any input would be helpful 0 26392 bowtech and trophy taker 1 0 0 0 216319 0 2743 nyturkeyduster 1 1 152.163.100.134 1143678348 0 Make some tree calls, wait for him to fly down and then do a flydown cackle after he hits the ground. Good luck. 0 26391 0 0 0 0 216320 0 1378 Wapiti Willie 0 1 71.208.105.246 1143678438 0 I joined the RMEF last summer at a bugling contest over in Denver at a Gander Mt. store.

The deal was for a $30 membership, you got a free knife plus $30 worth of Gander Mt. gift certificates. Thats a no brainer. I'll join again if they run the same deal next year. If not, I doubt it. 0 26257 0 0 0 0 216321 0 1605 Bugleboy 1 1 68.64.63.214 1143678447 0 I support the RMEF, I am a member, and on the local chapter commitee. I think the RMEF does a great deal for elk and habitat, without the habitat there would not be elk HUNTING!!! They do have a stance on wolves, a few months ago in Bugle magazine there were 3 or 4 articles on wolves and a statment by RMEF on their stance on wolves. They habitat conservation benifits a lot more that just elk like deer, bear, moose, birds etc. As soon as I graduate from college and start a career I will become a life member. 0 26257 0 0 0 0 216322 0 1605 Bugleboy 1 1 68.64.63.214 1143678484 0 Oh yeah, I forgot to mention all the money the give for research projects throughout the US. 0 26257 0 0 0 0 216323 0 1181 Tebpac 1 1 152.163.100.65 1143678598 0 April 29th is opener here in PA. Friend of mine said the birds are hollerin behind his house...................... 0 25943 0 0 0 0 216324 0 2764 buckslayer04 1 1 204.42.17.214 1143679104 0 Hey everybody,

Had a check up today. Got the test results back. Not to great. There's a spot on my left lung that has grown. Sooooo......hopefully my turkey season aint screwd. Otherwise i'll be a little more than upset. Well i guess i just gotta go by wat comes my way i guess. 0 26393 Had a check up today 1 0 0 0 216325 0 3882 hunthard 1 1 24.229.85.165 1143679648 0 :cry: Your a strong man Blake. Keep on truckin' :wink: 0 26393 0 0 0 0 216326 0 3882 hunthard 1 1 24.229.85.165 1143679689 0 bump...... :roll: 0 26388 0 0 0 0 216327 0 5530 short stop 0 1 12.21.137.138 1143680248 0 Randolph oh yeah I got pics --I m trying to figure out this forums format --I hunt and live in Morgan - about 1 .5 hrs east of Atl lets see if I can get er dune on the pics [/img] 0 26320 0 0 0 0 216328 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143680788 0 Keep on fighting Blake.I hope that you get a chance to get you a bird.Keep us informed.I'm sending prayers for you. 0 26393 0 0 0 0 216329 0 2543 whiplash 1 1 4.252.198.28 1143680888 0 Wisconsin allows only 2 gallons of bait per 40 acres. Put them out year round if you can. Try and put it in the same spot or spots. The salt and minerals will soak into the ground when it rains. And the deer will tear up the ground to get the minerals out of it. I would not hunt over the area. It is best left alone so the deer are comfortable there. Then they can get what they need with out having to worry. 0 26383 0 0 0 0 216330 0 3708 psearcher22 0 1 141.149.210.143 1143680942 0 honda you just cant kill them. i have a 2003 rubicon and its great i really like the hydrostatic trans. my grandfather just got the new rancher 400 and it is also really nice. one thing good about the arctic cats is the size they are really high up but i dont like the way you have to shift them by rocking your foot back and forth but if you have auto you dont have to worry about it. 0 26367 0 0 0 0 216331 0 3708 psearcher22 0 1 141.149.210.143 1143681256 0 its a 2001 and me safe? haha yeah i am a safe rider i know my limits i ride stuff all year round this isnt half as bad as my sled i was racing with my friend yesterday i can see i need to gear it down so i have a little better bottom end for in the mud and sand dunes but for now its great being a 650 it will really turn on 0 26372 0 0 0 0 216332 0 3708 psearcher22 0 1 141.149.210.143 1143681385 0 man the sap is really running up here we have made over 60 gallons for my class at school too bad u guys way down there dont have any maple trees because it sure is fun we were interviewed by reporters from our channel 7 news and by the local press. 0 26394 anybody here make maple syrup? 1 0 0 0 216333 0 3955 canislatrans54 1 1 205.153.246.1 1143681422 0 I called & killed the 1st coyote @ age 31.... But I actually killed my 1st coyote @ age 14.
(Dad & I used to chase them in P/Us using shotgun, from late '70s to '95. Prior to that we used greyhounds instead of guns.) And, yes it is legal here in Kansas. 0 26341 0 0 0 0 216334 0 1445 micharcher1m 1 1 68.188.235.4 1143682239 0 A FEW YEARS AGO,I STARTED HUNTING A PRIVATE LAND AREA AND SCOUTED IT TWO WEEKENDS IN A ROW AND NEVER SEEN OR HEAR A BIRD,AND ONLY SEEN A HAND FULL OF TRACKS AND A FEW DROPPINGS WHERE THEY ROOSTED IN A TREE. WENT OUT OPENING MORNING FEELING VERY BUMMED OUT FROM WHAT I PREVIOUSLY HAD SEEN FOR SIGNS,AND JUST AFTER DAYLIGHT HAD A HEN YELPING OF IN THE DISTANCE,SO I STARTED YELPING BACK TO HER WITH MY BATTLESHIP,BECAUSE SHE WAS SO FAR AWAY AND THE NEXT THING I KNEW I HAD THIS TOM START GOBBLING BACK AT ME ABOUT 200 YRDS OFF AND COMING HARD,AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES HE CAME OUT IN FULL STRUT GOBBLING HIS FOOL HEAD OFF WITH ABOUT 30 OTHER TURKEYS, HE CAME IN TO ABOUT 60 YRDS AND PLANTED HIM WITH THE OL 10GA #4'S,AND IS MY BEST BIRD YET AND MADE THE CBM RECORD BOOKS. SO DONT BE TOO HARD ON YOUR SELF AND THINK POSITIVE AND GOOD LUCK! LET US KNOW HOW YOU MAKE OUT OK. 0 26360 0 0 0 0 216335 0 5142 woodsman2230 1 1 205.149.72.48 1143682443 0

I agree. If you call too loudly to him while he is on the roost he might shut up. If you call lightly to him and he gobbles back close afterward, then just let him go, or maybe just call one more time. What he wants is for you (the supposed hen) to come to him, if you just stop calling he will start to get curious and then want to come to you. You want to make him come to you not you go to him. Ive tried this with success in the past. Have fun and Good Luck!! 0 26391 0 0 0 0 216336 0 4409 Mich. Buck Wacker 0 1 70.106.152.215 1143682629 0 Fish,fish, and then I go fishing. 0 26268 0 0 0 0 216337 0 4963 Melvin 1 1 207.255.131.123 1143682648 0 Illegale in Pa., and i agree with these guys. There's nothing like the old fashioned way.Robots took our jobs,now electronics are taking our skills away as down to earth hunters. :cry: Predators have more advantages over turkeys and i can understand there use for them. Even tho i use an e caller,i mostly do all my calling with mouth and hand calls. Its a personal good feeling about oneself,'doing it the old fashion way.' 0 26385 0 0 0 0 216338 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143683044 0 You're still way north of me.Follow those directions in the how to section on the front porch,and if they don't help get back with me. 0 26320 0 0 0 0 216339 0 2284 crackedassets 1 1 24.9.105.172 1143683364 0 ck your local laws,trap them,snare them, call them in n shoot them,bait them..there are alot of different ways to kill coyotes..as far as time of day they will respond at all times,here in western colorado they are most active from 5 am to 11 ish then pick back up an hr or so before the sunsets...good luck with em 0 26389 0 0 0 0 216340 0 3187 Randolph Cox 1 1 68.210.233.47 1143683574 0 I also agree.I make a few soft calls,and then shut up.He knows you are there.Don't over do it.UNLESS you hear another hen,then I may get more agressive.If it looks like things aren't going my way I may challenge him with a jake gobble(shake call),and try to get him jealous enough to fly my way.I have used the hoot flute,and it has worked for me. 0 26391 0 0 0 0 216341 0 2284 crackedassets 1 1 24.9.105.172 1143683689 0 aint much difference from nm to colorado,cept for the snow,coyotes aint been moven too much cause the snow is starting to rot,when the do move its at nite and they find there way off it,me i like to set up along the fringes of the snow lines..call at 1st lite or shortly after.good luck 0 26378 0 0 0 0 216342 0 5202 RiverBend 1 1 68.78.160.249 1143684849 0 I will be heading to Oklahoma next week to kick my season off. The guy I am hunting with has been watching the birds and says that he saw over 30 birds in one field the other day with a pair of gobblers that both had beards in the 11-12+ range, and he guessed them to be somewhere around 25lbs. I AM PUMPED! Those are some big Rios, and I cannot wait to get into'em!!! He saw well over 100 birds that day and he said that they were gobbling thier heads off! April 6th cannot get here soon enough

We won't be hunting here in Indiana until April 26th, then it goes out on May 14th, too short if you ask me. But I have been seeing some impressive birds in full strut. I can't wait to get out there and try this turkey hunting out

Sorry I haven't posted before now but work is KILLIN me.
I will be in the woods for the next 3 weekends though and hope to
help out the team. By the way, I'm hunting in Mississippi.

come on guys lets get some birds on that board

Hey boys, I got a bird for the board and ill prolly get pictures posted later tonight. IT IS A JAKE. 15 pounds, 5 1/4 in. beard, nubs for spurs. So not the greatest thing but it was my first bird with a shotgun. Regular season starts in 2 weeks and there are over 10 toms up there so hopefully i'll get one.

Congratulations!!! That gets me even more pumped. Jake or not, I'm sure it was a great day. Thanks for puttin up the first bit of meat on the pole.

Here he is> I had a better pic with the bird on the ground and fan up but it was takin forever to load and this one is alot smaller :wink:

I took 3 Rios down in Oklahoma and will try to get pics on. NONE of them are worth writing home about. They were my first Rios ever, so I still had a good time. All were jakes, biggest was 17lbs with a 4.5 beard and .5 spurs. Should have scored here in Iowa yesterday but couldn't get a clear shot on a HUGE BOSS GOOBLER at 30 yards through the thick stuff. But tomorrow, will be another story! Man alive are they gobbling good, but once they hit the ground it is all over. Really have to know the ground you are hunting to cash in on these birds.

Congrats. guys. I leave for Kansas Thurs. nite. Trying to get all the chores done before then. Can't wait to get huntin'.

I got two in KS. over Easter weekend. The one I'll be entering weighed 21# 8 oz. 1 1/8 spurs and 10 5/8 beard. I gotta take the time to figure out how to post the pic's. Busy hunting here in Pa right now. My son killed a good bird in the youth hunt on April 22nd. 23# 8 oz. 10 beard 1 3/16 spurs. It was his first one after 4 yrs of trying.

today was the NH opener. decided not to hunt my normal spot because of alot of there people beeing around so i went to one of my propertys and called in a jake into about 2 yards of my feet. Didnt shoot im waiting for a long beard. I wont be able to hunt untill friday or saturday bu the birds really wernt talking that much.

Well boys got a tom to replace my jake this morning. Tagged out in MO.



It was a rough morning poring down rain thats why the pic is inside and I think you can kinda tell im warn out