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04-21-2009, 09:38 PM
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Best Gobbler of Life
Yesterday I got the best gobbler of my life on our family farm here in Kentucky. The day was cold, windy and rainy until early afternoon. Thoughout the morning I saw nothing but hens, one of which was out during a heavy downpour as if it had not a care in the world. Shortly after the wind died down and the rain stopped, I spotted two gobblers in a field about 250-300 yards away. I got their attention with a few clucks, then they spotted my decoys and made a slow deliberate approach. When they got within about 80 yards, the one that appeared slightly larger began to puff up and spread his wings a bit while continuing on toward me. Finally, when I was convinced that he was well within range, I clucked once, he stuck his head up and I delivered a load of #6's. He fell and his companion immediately flew off. The gobbler weighed 26 lb. 4 oz., had a double beard of 10 in. and 8 1/4 in., and spurs of 1 1/8 inches each for a total score of 85.00.
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04-22-2009, 07:59 AM
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Congratulations! That's one heck of a bird!
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04-23-2009, 09:19 AM
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Weather was wet and cold, so pictures were limited.
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...9/DSCN2300.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...9/DSCN2301.jpg http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...9/DSCN2302.jpg
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