Old Turkey

[IndyBrad]

The Indiana opener was Wed the 25th and got this guy at 9:30am. He had a buddy with him that was about the same size. It was raining till abut 7:30 and I new the travel rout of the 2 toms, so I set up an ambush. They didn't start gobbling till around 8 and were farther away that I expected. I stayed patient and they started coming my way very slowly|oo . I was in a blind with my wifes uncle and we had both of them in our sights. After the 2 shots, mine was a floppin, and his was a flyin. He shot right over his head.


Weighed 22 3/4lbs, had 1 3/8" spurs and a 10.5" beard. Think I might get this one mounted

 

[SneakyJake]

Nice bird. Looks like good country to go after them.

 

[ashersdad]

Very nice turkey. Beautiful country too.

 

[mtmiller]

Great bird and pics.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Really nice Bird. I am hearing of a few guys missing this year. I wounder if it's because of really tight chokes and not knowing the gun or rushing the shot.

 

[Wally Dog]

Brad, he's a real stud!
WD

 

[Ithaca 37]

Congratulations! Great bird!

 

[schmalts]

Damn nice spurs!

 

[IndyBrad]

There's been alot of older birds taken in Indiana and the surrounding states this year. We had a bad hatch in 2005, so not alot of 2 year olds around. They said the hatch in 2004 was one of the best, so that probably explains the older birds. Mostly 2 year olds taken last year. Can't wait to get out west and go after some Meriams sometime. Anyone have any suggestions on where I could book a hunt, or find some good public ground that I don't have to scout alot, to have a decent chance at one.