mudhen Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 The first bird of the year is always special to me (if I even get one!). Even though I don't need to kill to enjoy the sport, the kill always makes it extra special for me. This bird came in early, in strut all the way, dead focused on a pair of the new Dave Smith hen turkey decoys. We let him dance long enough to ensure there was not a second tom for the other shooter, and then I was able to pretty much pound him at 28 yards. 22#'s, 8" beard, 1" spurs. SBE II, Primos Jellyhead .660, H-13 2.25 oz #6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhntr1980 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Nice bird Mud!!! Can't wait for our season to open (Apr. 28) I'm using the same set up and your photo has got me itchin' to introduce ol' tom to my jellyhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 NICE!! Iv'e got until april 19th novaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodakhntr Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Nice bird... season is 2 weeks away here (South Dakota) with 15 inches of snow predicted for tonight and tommorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Congrats. Where was this bird taken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkey22 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Good one!!!! The season here begins the 14'th. LOL, GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARTMAN Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 NIce!!!! I hope I get to put one up to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Congrats! I got one opening morning in Georgia. Pretty nice bird, I left my camera and scale home so the only stats i've got are: beard 11", spurs 1". Good luck to everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblcluck Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 WTG Dude!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARTMAN Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 First bird ever and 2008 SBEII 24" primos jellyhead 660 win.XR #6. worked this bird for 2 1/2 hours this morning. shaking so bad its a wonder I didn,t miss!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I see you got it figured out! Nice bird. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARTMAN Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 another pic beard a little short of 10 inches more like 9 3/4 and 1 inch spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARTMAN Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 kind of thanks tucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Bartman...congrats! There's nothing like that first bird! Nice picture, too. How do you like that vest? Those are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARTMAN Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 The vest is awsome. I bought it last year when they hit the shelf. I looked at several but they all were just to flimsy and just didn't look like they were functional. And me I didn't know anything about vests as it was my first really serious turkey hunting season. There was a lot of time and thinking put in this vest. I think the limb hanger is basicly the same vest. Plus I bought it at cost nearly, my boss owns an outdoor shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkers41 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Congrats brother....way to Bustem!!! Honkers41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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