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Cornfed
| Subject: 2010 Illinois Sat May 01, 2010 11:26 pm | |
| Just wanted to share some pix of some IL Gobblers my boys and I were fortunate enough to tag this season. Here's my oldest son, Nick (10) with his Tom. The bird weighed just over 25 lbs, sported Double beards that measured 9 1/8" & 9 1/2" and had 1" spurs. The big boddied Gobbler was taken at 17 yards. Here's my youngest son, Mathew (9) with his Tom. His bird weighed 20 lbs, had a 10 3/8" beard and sported 1 3/8" spurs! This is the oldest, longest spurred Gobbler we've taken on our own property! This Tom was shot only 6 YARDS from the blind!!! I should mention, both these impressive birds were taken the SAME morning, just 30 minutes apart!!! Here's my only IL bird this season, weighed just a tad under 25 lbs, carried a 10 1/8" beard and 1 1/8" spurs. If I'm fortunate enough to fill my other IL tag then it will be with my BOW. I'm dying to tag something with my Z7 | |
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volway
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 7:55 am | |
| Thats awesome congrats to them. | |
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Robert
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 8:01 am | |
| Nice birds there. Congrats. I'm trying to get my Z7 out the door as well | |
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Dave
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 8:15 am | |
| WOW... Quite the turkey killing family! Great job and all the birds on your own land. That is awesome. When are you having me over for a visit? Just kidding... Congrats again and thanks for sharing the pics with us. | |
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Camoed Assassin
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 9:10 am | |
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Mark
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 9:27 am | |
| WOW great seson....congrats to yall of you.
what decoys you usung DSD? | |
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30pointbuck
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 10:18 am | |
| Thats awesome. Gongrats to all. | |
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Cornfed
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 3:43 pm | |
| - Mark wrote:
what decoys you usung DSD? Yes sir, I've NEVER seen anything like the sccess we've had over the DSD's the last 2 seasons we've used them. It's to a point where we know that IF we can get a bird to see 'em.... they are gonna come in! I can't wait to add the DSD Strutter to our set-up next season. I also have a feeding Hen on backorder right now as well so I should have an impressive lookin' flock for 2011. | |
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Robert
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 6:47 pm | |
| Are those Black creek Choke tubes? I put one on my Super Mag this year but haven't got to really test it out | |
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Dave
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 7:16 pm | |
| How many acres do you own? | |
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Robert
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 8:28 pm | |
| Oh and you got two good looking boys there. Look like they are on the right path to being the next generation in great hunters | |
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TheRomer
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Sun May 02, 2010 8:42 pm | |
| Good looking birds,congrats to you all | |
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Cornfed
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 10:32 am | |
| - Robert wrote:
- Are those Black creek Choke tubes? I put one on my Super Mag this year but haven't got to really test it out
They are Black Diamond Strike chokes from Indian Creek. Shooting 3", 2oz, Hevi-13 Magnum Blend #5, 6, 7 and they group better than ANY loads I've ever seen! | |
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Cornfed
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 10:33 am | |
| - Dave wrote:
- How many acres do you own?
This particular tract is only 150 acres | |
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Cornfed
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 10:38 am | |
| - Robert wrote:
- Oh and you got two good looking boys there. Look like they are on the right path to being the next generation in great hunters
Thank ya sir! I sure am proud of them and have made sure that they have enjoyed themselves this past year. They were also fortunate enough to collect their first bucks this past Fall as wel so they are really off to a good start. They've been involved with the property and every aspect of it's management for most of their lives. From Shed hunting in the winter to planting the foodplots in the Spring and every treestand prep and scouting session in between.... they've been there. They also really get a kick out of checking the trail cams all season long as well. I have to admit though, they've made it more FUN for me as well. | |
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Dave
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 10:50 am | |
| - Cornfed wrote:
- Robert wrote:
- Oh and you got two good looking boys there. Look like they are on the right path to being the next generation in great hunters
Thank ya sir! I sure am proud of them and have made sure that they have enjoyed themselves this past year. They were also fortunate enough to collect their first bucks this past Fall as wel so they are really off to a good start.
They've been involved with the property and every aspect of it's management for most of their lives. From Shed hunting in the winter to planting the foodplots in the Spring and every treestand prep and scouting session in between.... they've been there. They also really get a kick out of checking the trail cams all season long as well. I have to admit though, they've made it more FUN for me as well. Thats awesome! Let see some pics of their bucks! | |
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Dave
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 10:52 am | |
| - Cornfed wrote:
- Dave wrote:
- How many acres do you own?
This particular tract is only 150 acres ONLY? That has gotta be rough! I don't even have my own house yet. HAHA. Sounds like you have a great piece of land. Congrats on that! | |
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Robert
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 11:04 am | |
| - Cornfed wrote:
- Robert wrote:
- Oh and you got two good looking boys there. Look like they are on the right path to being the next generation in great hunters
Thank ya sir! I sure am proud of them and have made sure that they have enjoyed themselves this past year. They were also fortunate enough to collect their first bucks this past Fall as wel so they are really off to a good start.
They've been involved with the property and every aspect of it's management for most of their lives. From Shed hunting in the winter to planting the foodplots in the Spring and every treestand prep and scouting session in between.... they've been there. They also really get a kick out of checking the trail cams all season long as well. I have to admit though, they've made it more FUN for me as well. I have an 8 year old and he is just now getting into hunting. Been going with me from time to time for a couple of years but this was the first year he is mature enough and ready to hunt. He has become my favorite hunting partner. | |
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Robert
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Mon May 03, 2010 11:06 am | |
| - Cornfed wrote:
- Robert wrote:
- Are those Black creek Choke tubes? I put one on my Super Mag this year but haven't got to really test it out
They are Black Diamond Strike chokes from Indian Creek.
Shooting 3", 2oz, Hevi-13 Magnum Blend #5, 6, 7 and they group better than ANY loads I've ever seen! Ops, that's what I meant. I have that choke tube on the remington and love it. Have been bouncing back and fourt between the Magnum blend and the Winchester extended. Both have advantages. I shoot the Hevy Shot better inside 30 yards and the Winchesters better past 30 yards. If I think I'm gonna run and gun then I take the Winchesters with me but if I'm setting up on decoys then the hevy shot blend is hard to beat. | |
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mathewsguy
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Tue May 04, 2010 7:53 am | |
| great pics man love seeing the kids in the outdoors | |
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oregonzach
| Subject: Re: 2010 Illinois Tue May 04, 2010 11:57 am | |
| Fantastic pics of the kids and their birds! Can't wait to get my kids their first birds! | |
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