2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
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2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
NOTE: THIS STRING IS TO BE USED TO RECORD KILLS. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR CONGRATS IN THIS STRING. THANKS.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD TO THE RUNNING TOTAL.
Here is a format you can follow when entering a kill. Just add your kill pictures then copy and paste the format in this post and fill it in. And enter what number kill it is.
WHO:
DATE:
TIME:
STATE:
SPECIES:
WEAPON:
AMMO:
CALL & MAKER:
BEARD 1:
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR
LEFT SPUR:
WEIGHT:
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO)
Running Total:
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2. Please remember to add your bird(s) to the running total.
3. In regards to the #1 Reason for success, select 1 of the choices & elaborate or enter your own.
4. Click here to Score Your Turkey
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD TO THE RUNNING TOTAL.
Here is a format you can follow when entering a kill. Just add your kill pictures then copy and paste the format in this post and fill it in. And enter what number kill it is.
WHO:
DATE:
TIME:
STATE:
SPECIES:
WEAPON:
AMMO:
CALL & MAKER:
BEARD 1:
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR
LEFT SPUR:
WEIGHT:
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO)
Running Total:
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NOTES:
1. Copy the above fields & paste them into your new post.
2. Please remember to add your bird(s) to the running total.
3. In regards to the #1 Reason for success, select 1 of the choices & elaborate or enter your own.
4. Click here to Score Your Turkey
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
We using this thread this year? I know a lot of GB members have killed but no one hast posted to this thread yet...
WHO: me
DATE: March 25, 2021
TIME: 7:42 am
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Yildiz 20 gauge compact O/U
AMMO: 90/94 hand load
CALL & MAKER: Del Crow Junk Yard Dog
BEARD 1: 9”
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8”
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8”
WEIGHT: 16#
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Persistence with only gobbling bird I found on this piece
Running Total: 1???
WHO: me
DATE: March 25, 2021
TIME: 7:42 am
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Yildiz 20 gauge compact O/U
AMMO: 90/94 hand load
CALL & MAKER: Del Crow Junk Yard Dog
BEARD 1: 9”
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8”
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8”
WEIGHT: 16#
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Persistence with only gobbling bird I found on this piece
Running Total: 1???
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: joey46
DATE: 3/20/2021
TIME: 9am
STATE: FL
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: STEVENS 301 - .410
AMMO: APEX NINJA 9 1/2
CALL: Hollaran Slate, K&H tubes, Primos Gobble Shaker etc. (we called a lot)
BEARD - 9"
SPURS: 1 1/8
WEIGHT: About 17 to 18 (guess)
#1 REASON: Right time and place plus responded well to our decoy set up.
RUNNING TOTAL: 2
DATE: 3/20/2021
TIME: 9am
STATE: FL
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: STEVENS 301 - .410
AMMO: APEX NINJA 9 1/2
CALL: Hollaran Slate, K&H tubes, Primos Gobble Shaker etc. (we called a lot)
BEARD - 9"
SPURS: 1 1/8
WEIGHT: About 17 to 18 (guess)
#1 REASON: Right time and place plus responded well to our decoy set up.
RUNNING TOTAL: 2
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Hobbes
DATE: 3/20/2021
TIME: 11:30 AM
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Benelli 12 ga
AMMO: 3" #6 Winchester Longbeards
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls, ghost cut & BB Custom box, purple heart over black limba (travel call for Upland Journal)
BEARD 1: 5" or so
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR jake
LEFT SPUR: jake
WEIGHT: 15.7
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept hunting despite no gobbling.
Running total - 3
DATE: 3/20/2021
TIME: 11:30 AM
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Benelli 12 ga
AMMO: 3" #6 Winchester Longbeards
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls, ghost cut & BB Custom box, purple heart over black limba (travel call for Upland Journal)
BEARD 1: 5" or so
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR jake
LEFT SPUR: jake
WEIGHT: 15.7
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept hunting despite no gobbling.
Running total - 3
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: SC3
DATE: 30 Mar 2021
TIME: 0730
STATE: South Carolina
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Weatherby SA-459 20ga
AMMO: Federal TSS #9
CALL & MAKER: Eddie Salter Box
BEARD 1: 9"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1.1"
LEFT SPUR: 1.1"
WEIGHT: 18.7#
SCORE: 58.75
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting. Called once and he gobbled once, killed him within 8 steps of where I sat.
Running Total: 4
DATE: 30 Mar 2021
TIME: 0730
STATE: South Carolina
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Weatherby SA-459 20ga
AMMO: Federal TSS #9
CALL & MAKER: Eddie Salter Box
BEARD 1: 9"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1.1"
LEFT SPUR: 1.1"
WEIGHT: 18.7#
SCORE: 58.75
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting. Called once and he gobbled once, killed him within 8 steps of where I sat.
Running Total: 4
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Me
DATE: 3/25/2021
TIME: 11:00AM
STATE: GA
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20ga
AMMO: Big 20XL 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Quaker Boy KeeKee
BEARD: 9-3/4”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept hunting despite no gobbling
Running total - 5
DATE: 3/25/2021
TIME: 11:00AM
STATE: GA
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20ga
AMMO: Big 20XL 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Quaker Boy KeeKee
BEARD: 9-3/4”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept hunting despite no gobbling
Running total - 5
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Me
DATE: 3/26/2021
TIME: 6:00PM
STATE: FL
SUB SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20ga
AMMO: Big 20XL 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Billy White Hustlin Hen
BEARD: 9-1/4”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 16
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: patience and long suffering
Running total - 6
DATE: 3/26/2021
TIME: 6:00PM
STATE: FL
SUB SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20ga
AMMO: Big 20XL 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Billy White Hustlin Hen
BEARD: 9-1/4”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 16
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: patience and long suffering
Running total - 6
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: davisd9
DATE: 4/1/21
TIME: 11:30 PM
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Remington 11-87
AMMO: Big 20XL
CALL & MAKER: Kenny Pedelahore Pink Ivory
BEARD: 10.5"
RIGHT SPUR: 1-1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1-1/8"
WEIGHT: 17 lbs 6 oz
SCORE: 60.88
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Right place at the right time.
Running Total: 7
DATE: 4/1/21
TIME: 11:30 PM
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Remington 11-87
AMMO: Big 20XL
CALL & MAKER: Kenny Pedelahore Pink Ivory
BEARD: 10.5"
RIGHT SPUR: 1-1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1-1/8"
WEIGHT: 17 lbs 6 oz
SCORE: 60.88
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Right place at the right time.
Running Total: 7
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: my grandson Jesus
DATE: 4/3/2021
TIME: 9:00AM
STATE: VA
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T .410
AMMO: TSS 370 grain 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Billy White Hustlin Hen
BEARD: 10”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 17
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: easy does it
Running total - 8
DATE: 4/3/2021
TIME: 9:00AM
STATE: VA
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T .410
AMMO: TSS 370 grain 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Billy White Hustlin Hen
BEARD: 10”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 7/8”
WEIGHT: 17
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: easy does it
Running total - 8
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: my grandson Trevor
DATE: 4/5/2021
TIME: 7:30AM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500 12 ga
AMMO: TSS 2 oz 8-1/2
CALL & MAKER: Primos Power Crystal
BEARD: 9”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 1/2”
WEIGHT: 19.4 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: stealthy approach to set up near roost
Running total - 9
DATE: 4/5/2021
TIME: 7:30AM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500 12 ga
AMMO: TSS 2 oz 8-1/2
CALL & MAKER: Primos Power Crystal
BEARD: 9”
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8”
LEFT SPUR: 1/2”
WEIGHT: 19.4 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: stealthy approach to set up near roost
Running total - 9
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
I got one Saturday, opening morning here in Tn. but, can't get the pic to load. Right off the roost at about 6:20. 23 lbs., 10.25" beard and 1" spurs.
Mossberg 500 , Hastings .640 choke, and Winchester Longbeards #5. The call is a Walnut slate that I made.
Mossberg 500 , Hastings .640 choke, and Winchester Longbeards #5. The call is a Walnut slate that I made.
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO:Me
DATE:4-3-21
TIME:3:40pm
STATE:Tennessee
SPECIES:Eastern
WEAPON:Stoeger 3020
AMMO:20xl #9
CALL & MAKER: woodhaven toxic orange.
BEARD 1:11.25”
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR1.25”
LEFT SPUR:1”
WEIGHT:18.41
SCORE:63.1
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: patience and scouting.
DATE:4-3-21
TIME:3:40pm
STATE:Tennessee
SPECIES:Eastern
WEAPON:Stoeger 3020
AMMO:20xl #9
CALL & MAKER: woodhaven toxic orange.
BEARD 1:11.25”
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR1.25”
LEFT SPUR:1”
WEIGHT:18.41
SCORE:63.1
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: patience and scouting.
2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: me
DATE: 4/10/2021
TIME: 5:45PM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli Nova 20 ga
AMMO: TSS 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Primos Power Crystal
BEARD: 10-1/4"
RIGHT SPUR: 1”
LEFT SPUR: 1”
WEIGHT: 19.35 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: 7.4 miles of leg work
Running total - 11
DATE: 4/10/2021
TIME: 5:45PM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli Nova 20 ga
AMMO: TSS 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Primos Power Crystal
BEARD: 10-1/4"
RIGHT SPUR: 1”
LEFT SPUR: 1”
WEIGHT: 19.35 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: 7.4 miles of leg work
Running total - 11
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
DATE: 4-10-21
TIME: Just after legal time
STATE: NC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 935
AMMO: I reached out and touched him with Federal 3.5" TSS #9s from 17 steps
CALL & MAKER: Primos Deadly Double
BEARD 1: 10"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 3/4"
LEFT SPUR: 7/8"
WEIGHT:21 lbs 13 oz
SCORE: 58.0625
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Recon and intel
Running Total: 12
Thank you Lord for creating these wonderful birds and allowing us to chase after them.
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
DATE: 10 April 2021
TIME: 4:45 PM
STATE: NC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: 12 gauge
AMMO: Federal Heavyweight
CALL & MAKER: pot call
BEARD 1: 9 1/2
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR: 7/8"
WEIGHT: average ish
SCORE: ???
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: love hunting after a thunderstorm!
Running Total: lucky 13
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO:. My Dad
DATE: 04/12/2021
TIME: 7:15
STATE:. NC
SPECIES:. Eastern
WEAPON:. Mossberg 20 gauge
AMMO:. Hevi-shot #7
CALL & MAKER:
BEARD 1:. 11in
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR. 1 1/4
LEFT SPUR:. 1 1/8
WEIGHT:. 19lb
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO
Luck!
Called one in for my dad this morning. Got him on public land. Saw him fly down and he was dead within 5 minutes. He shot him at 25 yards with a 20 gauge and #7 Hevi-shot.
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2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: me
DATE: 4/12/2021
TIME: 6:00PM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20 ga
AMMO: TSS 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Quaker Boy KeeKee
BEARD: 10-1/8”
RIGHT SPUR: 1-1/16”
LEFT SPUR: 1-1/16”
WEIGHT: 21.31 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: stealth and soft calling
Running total: 15
DATE: 4/12/2021
TIME: 6:00PM
STATE: NC
SUB SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Stevens 301T 20 ga
AMMO: TSS 1-5/8 oz 9 x 10-1/4
CALL & MAKER: Quaker Boy KeeKee
BEARD: 10-1/8”
RIGHT SPUR: 1-1/16”
LEFT SPUR: 1-1/16”
WEIGHT: 21.31 lbs
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: stealth and soft calling
Running total: 15
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Me
DATE: 4/12
TIME: 10:50
STATE:NC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON:Franchi I-12 12ga
AMMO:TSS 7.5x9
CALL & MAKER:Cane Yelper-woodhaven ghost cut
BEARD 1:9 3/4"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8"
WEIGHT:19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: scouting stayed with the hunt
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO)
Running Total: 16
DATE: 4/12
TIME: 10:50
STATE:NC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON:Franchi I-12 12ga
AMMO:TSS 7.5x9
CALL & MAKER:Cane Yelper-woodhaven ghost cut
BEARD 1:9 3/4"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8"
WEIGHT:19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: scouting stayed with the hunt
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO)
Running Total: 16
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: joey46
DATE: 4/14/21
TIME: 7:15am
STATE: FL
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: SAVAGE 301 -.410
AMMO: APEX NINJA 9 1/2
CALL: Woodhaven mouth
BEARD: 9 7/8 and scraggly
SPURS: both about 1 1/8 typical 2 year old
WEIGHT: 17.46
#1 REASON: Got there an hour before flydown so I had a chance to improvise a quick set up. Very familiar with area.
#17
DATE: 4/14/21
TIME: 7:15am
STATE: FL
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: SAVAGE 301 -.410
AMMO: APEX NINJA 9 1/2
CALL: Woodhaven mouth
BEARD: 9 7/8 and scraggly
SPURS: both about 1 1/8 typical 2 year old
WEIGHT: 17.46
#1 REASON: Got there an hour before flydown so I had a chance to improvise a quick set up. Very familiar with area.
#17
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Pullit
DATE: 4/13/21
TIME: 3 PM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 10
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 22
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Good Lord and some luck
DATE: 4/13/21
TIME: 3 PM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 10
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 22
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Good Lord and some luck
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Pullit
DATE: 4/3/21
TIME: 7 AM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 9
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 18
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Being where they wanted to be
DATE: 4/3/21
TIME: 7 AM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 9
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 18
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Being where they wanted to be
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Pullit
DATE: 4/5/21
TIME: 10:30 AM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 9.5
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 22
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: had hens around me and waited him out
DATE: 4/5/21
TIME: 10:30 AM
STATE: TN
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: WBY 459
AMMO: Handloads
CALL & MAKER: Primos Karen
BEARD 1: 9.5
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1
LEFT SPUR: 1
WEIGHT: 22
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: had hens around me and waited him out
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
I have no need for a 30-06, I have a shotgun
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Hobbes' son Boyd
DATE: 4/16/2021
TIME: 08:50 AM
STATE: Montana
SPECIES: Merriam's
WEAPON: 870 12 ga
AMMO: Handloads - 2 3/4", 1 5/8 oz, #8.5 TSS
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls ghost cut
BEARD 1: 8 1/4"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1/2"
LEFT SPUR: 1/2"
WEIGHT: 19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept looking for a hot bird.
Running total - #21
DATE: 4/16/2021
TIME: 08:50 AM
STATE: Montana
SPECIES: Merriam's
WEAPON: 870 12 ga
AMMO: Handloads - 2 3/4", 1 5/8 oz, #8.5 TSS
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls ghost cut
BEARD 1: 8 1/4"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1/2"
LEFT SPUR: 1/2"
WEIGHT: 19
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept looking for a hot bird.
Running total - #21
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: Hobbes' son Isaac
DATE: 4/17/2021
TIME: 09:30 AM
STATE: Montana
SPECIES: Merriam's
WEAPON: 870 12 ga
AMMO: Handloads - 2 3/4", 1 5/8 oz, #8.5 TSS
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls ghost cut
BEARD 1: 6"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1/2"
LEFT SPUR: 1/2"
WEIGHT: 18
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept looking for a hot bird.
Running total - #22
DATE: 4/17/2021
TIME: 09:30 AM
STATE: Montana
SPECIES: Merriam's
WEAPON: 870 12 ga
AMMO: Handloads - 2 3/4", 1 5/8 oz, #8.5 TSS
CALL & MAKER: DC Calls ghost cut
BEARD 1: 6"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1/2"
LEFT SPUR: 1/2"
WEIGHT: 18
SCORE:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Kept looking for a hot bird.
Running total - #22
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Re: 2021 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread
WHO: me
DATE: 4/19/21
TIME: 0830 am
STATE: WV
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: FIE 20g single w fixed full
AMMO: hand load TSS 1 1/2oz #9s
CALL & MAKER: Wingbone & me
BEARD 1: 10 1/8”
BEARD 2: 4 1/8”
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1 1/16”
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/16”
WEIGHT: unknown
SCORE: unknown
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Being in right place at right time. He was w/ other long beards and never acknowledged call, gobbled or strutted. Saw them on ridge, called softly, they worked by me at 35 yards.
Running Total: #23
DATE: 4/19/21
TIME: 0830 am
STATE: WV
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: FIE 20g single w fixed full
AMMO: hand load TSS 1 1/2oz #9s
CALL & MAKER: Wingbone & me
BEARD 1: 10 1/8”
BEARD 2: 4 1/8”
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1 1/16”
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/16”
WEIGHT: unknown
SCORE: unknown
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
Being in right place at right time. He was w/ other long beards and never acknowledged call, gobbled or strutted. Saw them on ridge, called softly, they worked by me at 35 yards.
Running Total: #23