View Full Version : Anybody ready for Turkey season this weekend?
MONTROSE1911
04-06-2011, 17:18
Going out to Ouray County for Spring Turkey this weekend? Where are you going?
Yeah practicing my calls.
patrick0685
04-06-2011, 18:22
sounds like fun...would love to go sometime
MONTROSE1911
04-06-2011, 19:17
I'm trying the Hunter's Specialties Squealing Hen this year. It was under $20 at Wal Mart.
Thinking of using the protiturkey decoy, she has on fishnets and a general trashy look, brings em in guranteed so they say.
Season doesnt open for another week for me. I'm hunting on our farm in Kansas. Just counted 5 Toms in the yard before I headed for home today, and told them I'd see 'em next week... I'll post pics of the big river birds next weekend.
I've always wanted to but never have gotten down to it.
Well where are the gobblers?
Saw alot of hens not one male.
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 15:12
Its pretty quiet on this side of the hills. Except for the damn wind!! I'll keep calling though. Maybe I'll get lucky.
I ruined my buddies SUV on a deer this morning on my way out. Does that count for anything? Stupid deer, stupid early a.m. fishing/hunting trip.
Get the meat? Or did it run away?
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 16:36
I ruined my buddies SUV on a deer this morning on my way out. Does that count for anything? Stupid deer, stupid early a.m. fishing/hunting trip.
Damn right it does!! Thats why they call it Fast Food!! I keep the State patroll and Jeffco sherriff # in the phone, in case I hit one. I think they still issue "Road kill" permits??!! [Beer]
Permits? first come first dibbs. Never had a problem in Jeffco or Park.
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 18:03
Permits? first come first dibbs. Never had a problem in Jeffco or Park.
As long as it's fresh and still steaming. Jeffco Sherriff just let ya take it??
As long as it's fresh and still steaming. Jeffco Sherriff just let ya take it??
[Beer] zactly. they quit that roadkill permit shit years ago.
I was too pissed, no roadkill for me. It was a headshot too. Small buck took out the front left fender and drivers door. Stupid deer ran into me after I thought I missed it. I'm not sure the DOW would have believed me if I got checked fishing anyways. Cooler full of backstrap and a .22 rifle in the backseat that I was taking to Sully3acr in LakeGeorge. Not a good combo.
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 19:21
[Beer] zactly. they quit that roadkill permit shit years ago.
Right on my fellow mountain brother!! Good to know![Beer]
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 19:25
I was too pissed, no roadkill for me. It was a headshot too. Small buck took out the front left fender and drivers door. Stupid deer ran into me after I thought I missed it. I'm not sure the DOW would have believed me if I got checked fishing anyways. Cooler full of backstrap and a .22 rifle in the backseat that I was taking to Sully3acr in LakeGeorge. Not a good combo.
Ya that might have looked bad!! Bummber! That SUCKS! [BooHoo]
Sherriffs have no fuk'n idea about game or how to kill a hit deer/elk, etc so what's the worry.
DOW looking for fish in a cooler. DOW finds back straps in cooler and rifle in back seat = jail time. Sherrif's a non issue, just DOW. We didnt call the popo, my buddy only has liability and didnt need a popo report.
DSB OUTDOORS
04-09-2011, 20:47
Sherriffs have no fuk'n idea about game or how to kill a hit deer/elk, etc so what's the worry.
I have a buddy thats a Jeffco Sherriff and the stink of the deal is if the Sherriff has to discharge his firearm to put the animal down there is a Sh-t load of paper work for them to fill out. Thats why I'm askin if I can slit it's neck and the officer will be Ok with that?? I'm down with that and my Fat Belly will be filled!![Beer]
MONTROSE1911
04-09-2011, 21:02
Hiked and called for 8 hours today. Went from 7,400ft to 9,200ft! Nothing!! Didn't hear or see anything. The day ended with a huge snowstorm. Going back in the morning.
Goodluck guys!
Hopefully meek week on my days off. Heading to laporte.
MONTROSE1911
04-10-2011, 15:53
Hiked for another 6 hrs. today "NOTHING"! Oh well, keep trying!
MONTROSE1911
04-11-2011, 12:51
Almost took a shot today! Turkey was a good 50 yrds. in thick brush so I passed on the shot. Going back this evening! How is everybody else doing?
MONTROSE1911
04-11-2011, 21:26
I finally got my Tom this evening around 5:30 pm! It had a 9" beard! My shot was from
45 YDS! That new H&S squealling hen call really made the difference! The Tom really came in running before I terminated him! I'll try to get a pic up in the morning.
It's quiet down here on the east foothills. I've put in about 20+ hours, 7100-8400 feet, and heard NADA! Ran into another hunter, same story. Found some huge tracks in some old mud. I wonder if the hard winter hurt the population or delayed mating? I'll save my energy and go back out in a few weeks. I can't remember the last time I hunted a whole morning and didn't even get a gobble. Anyway, congrats Montrose, well deserved with your determination.
MONTROSE1911
04-12-2011, 11:53
It's quiet down here on the east foothills. I've put in about 20+ hours, 7100-8400 feet, and heard NADA! Ran into another hunter, same story. Found some huge tracks in some old mud. I wonder if the hard winter hurt the population or delayed mating? I'll save my energy and go back out in a few weeks. I can't remember the last time I hunted a whole morning and didn't even get a gobble. Anyway, congrats Montrose, well deserved with your determination.
Thanks Reticon! I did put some hours in the field this past 3 days. I was due for a Turkey! It's been 4 years! I don't want to sound like I'm pitchin this H&S squealer, but it really works. It's great for the areas where the Turkeys are a little educated to all the callers. $15 bucks at Wally World!
MONTROSE1911
04-12-2011, 11:55
It's quiet down here on the east foothills. I've put in about 20+ hours, 7100-8400 feet, and heard NADA! Ran into another hunter, same story. Found some huge tracks in some old mud. I wonder if the hard winter hurt the population or delayed mating? I'll save my energy and go back out in a few weeks. I can't remember the last time I hunted a whole morning and didn't even get a gobble. Anyway, congrats Montrose, well deserved with your determination.
Shit! 1st post! Welcome to COAR15! It's nice to chat with local people in your own State!
DSB OUTDOORS
04-12-2011, 16:45
I saw my flock just as I got on to pavement right off the damn road this morning. I stuck my head out the window chirped a couple of times and oh ya, The Jakes were a gobble'in little bastards. I'll try call again tonight when I get home!
Congrats MONTROSE1911 on your Tom!! [Beer]
MONTROSE1911
04-12-2011, 17:52
I saw my flock just as I got on to pavement right off the damn road this morning. I stuck my head out the window chirped a couple of times and oh ya, The Jakes were a gobble'in little bastards. I'll try call again tonight when I get home!
Congrats MONTROSE1911 on your Tom!! [Beer]
Whereabout's do you find Turkey around Littleton? Just curious? I've seen them on HWY 285 past Bailey.
Big Wall
04-12-2011, 18:14
I've seen them off of Wadsworth blvd. just across the highway from Chatfield reservoir. So I would assume Roxborough State Park and the surrounding area has them.
DSB OUTDOORS
04-12-2011, 18:58
Whereabout's do you find Turkey around Littleton? Just curious? I've seen them on HWY 285 past Bailey.
I live in the Foothills between Chatfield res. and Conifer. Just got done doing some calling and Zip, Zilch, Nada. Try again tomorrow night. [Beer]
Shit! 1st post! Welcome to COAR15! It's nice to chat with local people in your own State!
Thanks. It's cool to see what locals are saying about the game. I'm hunting between Beulah and Rye. I figure I'll get back out there next weekend if the wind finally dies down. I'm also glad to hear that folks are hearing gobbles, or like you bagging a big tom. I was starting to think the harsh winter had killed them off or something.
MONTROSE1911
04-15-2011, 06:47
If I text a pic too somebody, can they post it for me? I can't get my computer to load pic's!
DSB OUTDOORS
04-15-2011, 12:14
If I text a pic too somebody, can they post it for me? I can't get my computer to load pic's!
Ya I can do that for ya. I'll PM my number to ya. [Beer]
I got mine around noon today. First day out after old Tom. Took him @ 10 yards with the old 2 3/4 low brass #7.5 birdshot out of my piece of shit Remington O/U. One of my employee's with me got his as well. Never saw us in our plane jane work clothes. Notice the R.A.R. Guns long sleeve in the pic. 10" beard, 1 inch spures. Ugly as hell.
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DSB OUTDOORS
04-15-2011, 18:00
If I text a pic too somebody, can they post it for me? I can't get my computer to load pic's!
http://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd172979/TURKEY.jpg (http://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd172979/TURKEY.jpg)
DSB OUTDOORS
04-15-2011, 18:02
I got mine around noon today. First day out after old Tom. Took him @ 10 yards with the old 2 3/4 low brass #7.5 birdshot out of my piece of shit Remington O/U. One of my employee's with me got his as well. Never saw us in our plane jane work clothes. Notice the R.A.R. Guns long sleeve in the pic. 10" beard, 1 inch spures. Ugly as hell.
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Right on Josh! [Beer]I'll keep tryin. Leaving work now so mabey tonight?
DSB OUTDOORS
04-15-2011, 19:07
Ok just got home, racing 70 mph up 285, comming up on my road to the house, look up and take these. F-cking birds!! [Bang][Bang][Bang]
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Did not respond to any calls I tried??? [Bang][Bang]
MONTROSE1911
04-15-2011, 21:28
Nice birds guys! Thanks for posting the pic's for me!
DSB OUTDOORS
04-15-2011, 21:31
Nice birds guys! Thanks for posting the pic's for me!
No problem. Any time did ya get my video on your phone??
MONTROSE1911
04-17-2011, 07:27
No problem. Any time did ya get my video on your phone??
I did, that was pretty cool!
DSB OUTDOORS
04-17-2011, 09:10
I did, that was pretty cool!
I wish I could get it to post in here but I can't for some reason.
MONTROSE1911
04-17-2011, 21:25
Ok just got home, racing 70 mph up 285, comming up on my road to the house, look up and take these. F-cking birds!! [Bang][Bang][Bang]
http://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd172995/FLOCK.jpg
http://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd172994/FLOCK2.jpghttp://imageplay.net/img/m7Gbd172997/FLOCK3.jpg
Did not respond to any calls I tried??? [Bang][Bang]
No bird yet?
DSB OUTDOORS
04-18-2011, 06:53
No bird yet?
Nope. There were 3 Toms by my gate testerday as I was leaving didn't have my gun. Its been so flippin windy up at the house they probly can't hear me calling. Still trying!!
So fuk'n windy here the toms took my decoy and made a kite outa it.
MONTROSE1911
04-18-2011, 16:56
It's only been over a week! You guys still have plenty of time! Goodluck!
First and only gobble I heard all season. Then walking out with him there was a hen right in front of my truck! Until this morning I hadn't seen anything. He's not huge but with the wind picking up again and it being Easter weekend seemed like a good take.
MONTROSE1911
04-22-2011, 19:03
First and only gobble I heard all season. Then walking out with him there was a hen right in front of my truck! Until this morning I hadn't seen anything. He's not huge but with the wind picking up again and it being Easter weekend seemed like a good take.
Very nice bird! What type of load did you use?
DSB OUTDOORS
04-22-2011, 19:23
First and only gobble I heard all season. Then walking out with him there was a hen right in front of my truck! Until this morning I hadn't seen anything. He's not huge but with the wind picking up again and it being Easter weekend seemed like a good take.
Nice bird!! Where are you at?? You might want to update your location before the mod's come down on ya! I'm still waiting for my Fukng bird. I's so damn windy here I don't know if the birds can even hear the calls?? Congrats!! [Beer]
Thx everyone.
1 shot #2 Remington Nitro 3". A 6 year old box that has bagged 2 so far. I figure I could get another 19 or so out of it. :-) I shot twice at the last bird and wasted 3 rounds back in 2006. haha. Don't laugh at my Mossberg either, I've had it since I was 13. Sentimental.
I'm hunting out behind Beulah, and I went yesterday cause the weather had the wind in single digits until lunch time. All textbook, I covered a lot of ground from 5-6ish owl calling (i don't have any shock calls I just make it up) and finally heard one gobble that I bee-lined for, using wind gusts to cover my sound. He was roosted on the lee-side overlooking a smaller meadow off of a real big one. Once I had his one gobble the only other thing I did was box call a tiny bit once I knew I was real close, he was chirping (or whatever you call that quiet sound). Since I was really far off when I heard the one gobble I figure I got pretty lucky in pinpointing him and not spooking him. You can see the edge of the meadow to my right, and the tree I'm under might actually be the one he roosted in. I stayed uphill from him and probably got him at about 15 yards. 1 bb in the breast, the rest in the head. I didn't know for sure it was the gobbler until he stuck his head up real high and I could see his beard, not strutting. I think he may have been on to me. Anyway, I could tell he wasn't huge but the wind was already picking up again and I figured I'd take what I could get. Especially with him holding his head up so high. He sure was great eating for my wife and our 4 kids! Those cooking bags are great!
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