Morning members. I bought this book by Gene Nunnery in the above title late last Winter and am once again reading it. I live in New York- so I have some time. May 1st is the New York opening date and April 23rd for New Jersey. How many people here have this timeless book by Gene Nunnery? 4 old pro Turkey hunters with over 200 years of knowledge between them! Not a rich guy here--good but glad I spent the 50 bucks for it. My 29th Spring Season starts soon and I have more free time this Spring! I am buying a good 4 or 5 tags in New Jersey and I have the 2 for New York. Some members on HuntingNY.com have bad cabin fever after these 4 NorEasters we got!
Quote from: quavers59 on March 24, 2018, 09:05:01 AM
Some members on HuntingNY.com have bad cabin fever after these 4 NorEasters we got!
I haven't read this book but will definitely look into it. I've got several of Tom Kelly's books that I love. I hear you on the cabin fever. I'm in Connecticut but originally from Mississippi and I'm so sick of the snow!
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Jim Casadas site is a good place to get the Nunnnery book. I only have 1 Tom Kelly book-- FACES IN THE CROWD.
Gene Nunnery is a good author. I enjoyed reading his books... His other book I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills is another good read... :icon_thumright:
I'm 3/4 of the way through reading this book right now.
Definitely a classic. I wish everyone that hunts would read it and maybe our fine sport would get back on track. I'm pretty sure Mr. Nunnery wouldn't approve of many of the tactics used today.
I am also in NY and going crazy waiting for the season, my GF and dog are already sick of me messing around with my calls. I do not have the book your mentioned but I have been reading lots of turkey magazines and am also starting The Book of the Wild Turkey by Lovett E. Williams Jr. to learn some stuff and hold me off until the season starts.
I have a pretty extensive library of turkey books and Gene Nunnery's T.O.P.T.H. is definitely my favorite. Also, the three "Truth" series books by Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland are really good reading. I agree with Reply #5 by "Bennett", if all Turkey hunters followed Gene Nunnery's "rules" for turkey hunting it would be a better sport. I personally am not too fond of some methods used by some turkey hunters today, but to each their own as long as its legal I suppose.
Quote from: quavers59 on March 24, 2018, 10:13:08 AM
Jim Casadas site is a good place to get the Nunnnery book. I only have 1 Tom Kelly book-- FACES IN THE CROWD.
I couldn't handle it I had to order a copy from Jim Casadas site! Thanks for the recommendation
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I find myself also getting back to my Turkey Hunting roots. Back against a Hickory tree in the open Hardwoods and using a Box Caller or Pot mostly. I still will hit the fields though if it is overcast or raining slightly. I kind of wish that there were 4 old-time master Turkey Hunters in New York where I started I. 1990. Gene Nunnery must have learned so much from each!!
One of my all time favorites!!! Great story telling and descriptive writing. You can't go wrong with his books.
I highly recommend reading Old Pro...
Quote from: quavers59 on March 24, 2018, 10:13:08 AM
Jim Casadas site is a good place to get the Nunnnery book. I only have 1 Tom Kelly book-- FACES IN THE CROWD.
Could I get a link to that site? Google search only shows a site that sells no books on turkey hunting.
I also find it very interesting that the 1st of the 4 Turkey Hunting Masters- Gabe Meadow only used one call. A short series of cutting and not too loud on a scratch box rubbed against a hunk of Slate. I might try this and see how it sounds different from using the wood striker.
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Quote from: quavers59 on March 24, 2018, 10:13:08 AM
Jim Casadas site is a good place to get the Nunnnery book. I only have 1 Tom Kelly book-- FACES IN THE CROWD.
Could I get a link to that site? Google search only shows a site that sells no books on turkey hunting.
http://jimcasadaoutdoors.com/books-new-old-rare/
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I've got a pile of turkey related books, I start reading them after Jan 1st to get ready for spring. And each year I find myself saving Old Pro for last, because it is my absolute favorite. Great Read...
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I would have to agree with some of the posters. I have read literally hundreds of turkey hunting book, and the Nunnery book is my favorite.
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Quote from: Sir-diealot on March 25, 2018, 01:12:14 AM
Quote from: quavers59 on March 24, 2018, 10:13:08 AM
Jim Casadas site is a good place to get the Nunnnery book. I only have 1 Tom Kelly book-- FACES IN THE CROWD.
Could I get a link to that site? Google search only shows a site that sells no books on turkey hunting.
http://jimcasadaoutdoors.com/books-new-old-rare/
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Thank you.
I read " the old pro turkey hunter" every year before season. Great book. Jim
It's a good book, I found one at a gunshow for $5 back in Jan. And I also have the tenth legion by Tom Kelly, he is also another wonderful author!
I finished Nunnery's book last night. Great read. This morning I started reading Mr. Casada's Rutledge book on turkey hunting - America's Greatest Game Bird, Archibald Rutledge's Turkey Hunting Tales.
I really like how Gene Nunnery graphed his 53 Spring Turkey hunting years and his 10 year averages of Gobblers taken and the 5th line which has 13 years. Now I start my 29th Spring Season this late April and I am just starting to average 5 Turkeys a year . So , I see I am on a similar path . That makes me feel good! Nunnery 248 Gobblers in 53 years is truly amazing! I know he lived a good 10 years or so past when he published -+ The Old Pro so he might have surpassed 300 Gobblers! Again great book and I also have his 2nd one-- I WILL LIFT UP MINE EYES ONTO THE HILLS.
The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is one of those books that once I start reading it, I can't put it down. The copy that I have is my uncle's. My aunt gave it to me after he passed away, so it is really special to me.
I received a copy Christmas Day. I had the whole book read by yesterday. Probably my favorite book thus far.
Every year January 1st I start reading the tenth legion, Turkey hunting a one man game,and the old pro Turkey hunter. Old pro is the best book ever written about Turkey hunting in my opinion.
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I currently have 7 copies of (the old ed.) Old Pro in my collection. I try top pick them up cheap and give them out as thank you's to my hunting friends etc when we go hunting. A great book indeed.
My sister bought the newest edition of the book along with a CD of Mr. Gene talking about how to call turkeys. As many times as I have heard him speak in my head through the words in the book, I have never actually heard him speak. I have not listened to it yet. I am waiting on one of those days when I am totally alone undisturbed and turkey season is around the corner. As with a well aged scotch, I want to savor every drop.
Were can you buy the CD? I have an original first edition of the book never heard about the CD.
If interested I have one of the Old Pro CDs in the classifieds
Gene Nunnerys Old Pro Turkey Hunter is a great read. A purist and preaches fair chase throughout. Right up there with Tenth Legion IMHO.
Ordered a copy today cant wait to read it. Thanks for all the info on here
Great gentleman, great stories - The Old Pro Turkey hunter is a springtime classic. Still trying to score a copy of America's Greatest Game Bird
Gallberry Joe bit the dust again the other night. I read this before every season. It's probably my favorite turkey book.
Just got in mail yesterday very good so far hard to put down. Thanks to everyone for recommending it
Started reading it again this morning.....never gets old