22 April 2012, 04:47
GraftonNice Spring morning in VA
I hope I never get too old to feel like doing this kind of stuff....I do love the woods and waters in spring!
Came in quiet 45 minutes after he stopped responding to calls.
Thought he was sneaky....
Turkey pot pie on the menu!
22 April 2012, 22:29
youngoutdoorsHow long are those spurs? Looks like an older bird for sure.
Congratulations!
God Bless, Louis
22 April 2012, 23:21
GraftonThanks.
The spurs are just a shy over 3/4", so lets say 13/16ths.
The beard is 10"
Not a monster but a nice bird and an enjoyable hunt. Turkey hunting is such a game. What works one day does not work the next, and being outsmarted by a bird day after day is enough to drive anyone crazy. But success is so sweet after a few lost battles. Neat time of year to be in the woods too.
This bird just came out of the oven this morning actually. His meat has been pulled and shredded from the bone and will be in the pot pie tonight topped by home made biscuits.
23 April 2012, 10:51
L. David KeithNice bird Grafton, congrats!
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