Fri, May 18th, 2012

Turkey Hunting - Missouri Kansas Iowa Illinois - Private Hunting

"Michaels' Saga"

Hunt Turkey in Missouri Iowa Kansas

On the hunt with my wife, the first day I was actually by myself. I spotted three toms when pulling up to the property at noon. They were all following a single hen and gobbling. I parked the truck and made a big loop to get out in front of them. Immediately after setting up, a few yelps got these birds fired up. They started gobbling like crazy and came in on a string. No decoys. It was pretty thick with evergreens, and all three birds actually got to about eight feet before I had a shot. I managed to get the biggest Tom in the bunch. Measurements were: spurs 1 ΒΌ inches, overall weight- 22lb, with a 9 inch beard. It was an experience I haven't had many times. Thirty minutes on a property, at noon no less and I had a nice bird in the bag.

The next day I went out before daylight. Set up not too far off the roost. Didn't get any in right off the roost, but later had a few come calling. Managed to get a double out of a bunch of birds that came in to the decoys. I was tagged out at this point with my three birds. Measurements: Spurs 3/4" weight 20 lbs, 7" beard; Spurs 1" weight second bird 21 lbs, with a 9" beard....

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"Bob's Turkey Hunt"

Hunt Turkey in Missouri Iowa Kansas

I set up on Club property at day break on a beautiful Friday morning, the end of the third week. The self photo is where I was setting, nestled up against the tree with scrub bushes all around me. My setup was a tom decoy with real turkey feathers and facing my hen decoy about 15 yards apart, and 25 yards out from my blind. My habit is to always take a book with me to pass the time. I'm looking up every 15 to 30 seconds for any activity.

About 8:30 AM on a bright sunny day, I looked across the field about 150 yards out...

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"Family Outing"

Hunt Turkey in Missouri Iowa Kansas

I actually took advantage of the club's Membership Agreement Rules that allow dependents to go hunting, fishing, and camping together at no extra cost. How did I convinced my wife to take the kids camping and fishing for 2 days, so I could turkey hunt in the morning you ask? "You can sleep in as long as you like honey, while I hunt!" With that said she packed the car faster than a NASCAR pit crew and we were off.

The Gobbler sound on my cell-phone alarm kicked me out of the tent around 5:30AM, and by the time by butt hit the ground under the little evergreen tree at 6:10 AM, I heard...

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