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Title: First Time Back
Post by: shaman on March 31, 2023, 10:10:10 AM
I managed to find some cooperative gobblers yesterday morning and got enough material for a podcast.   Enjoy

First Time Back (https://genesis9.angzva.com/?p=12813)

This is a bit of a milestone for me.   Last year, I got diagnosed with Cancer right before season started.  I scheduled Chemo for May and managed to get out and bag a bird-- be damned if I was going to let it interfere with Turkey Season.   Anyhow, I'm clean, I'm recovered (mostly), and I finally made it back out to the Honey Hole for a podcast.   

In case you're wondering.  I killed The Virginia Rambler last April, and  this is the new incarnation of that bird.    It's funny, but over the years, I find pretty much that the land dictates the bird.   For two decades, I've been chasing a bird that roosts out a nearby ridge (Virginia) and if I manage to attract his attention, he invariably takes the long way around, following the road that leads right to my blind.   Some years, The Virginia Rambler wins.  Sometimes, like last year, he came a little too far along the track in search of that mystery hen.

This year's version of the 'Rambler was probably henned up and went quiet after flydown.   However, season opens in a couple of weeks. My guess is he'll still be there.

Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Tom007 on March 31, 2023, 10:35:44 AM
Welcome back! Glad to hear your are well. Thanks for sharing your stories. Best of luck to you.....
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: runngun on March 31, 2023, 12:35:34 PM
Yes indeed!!! Welcome back!!! Thank the Good Lord that you are doing good!!! When you get out there, take a deep breath and ENJOY!!!! There ain't nothing like it!!!!

Have a good one and May God bless, Bo

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Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Gooserbat on March 31, 2023, 02:56:50 PM
Glad everything is going better
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 31, 2023, 03:25:23 PM
So glad to hear you beat it, best of luck bud.
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Zobo on March 31, 2023, 07:24:49 PM
It's a great blessing you have a positive outlook and are able to focus on these things we enjoy so much. Not easy to do in the midst of harrowing adversity. It is no small accomplishment and is inspirational.
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: fishr64 on March 31, 2023, 09:44:25 PM
Glad to hear you got a clean report and are getting back at it!!
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Cut N Run on March 31, 2023, 10:30:49 PM
Glad to hear you beat it Shaman!  Continued good health to you.

Have fun hunting the Rambler.  Sounds to me like you've pretty much got him figured out.  I hope he sticks around and plays the game well.

Jim
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Callmn closer on April 01, 2023, 08:20:44 AM
Glad to hear you're back and chasing gobblers again, Good Luck on that bird this Spring!
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: tracker#1 on April 01, 2023, 08:40:29 AM
Welcome back! good to hear you are healthy
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: shaman on April 01, 2023, 10:07:31 AM
I was out this AM with the Mic, but it was too windy to get a good recording.   I had a gob and some hens come in on me. I had to lay low to keep them from seeing me.

Too bad, too.  #1 Granddaughter was out with her Dad over on the next ridge.   It was the Yute Opener this morning.   I wish I'd had her and the shotgun along. We might have been able to score.

Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: shaman on April 02, 2023, 09:58:24 AM
I was out yesterday  with the Mic, but it was too windy to get a good recording. I had a gob and some hens come in on me. I had to lay low to keep them from seeing me.

Too bad, too. #1 Granddaughter was out with her Dad over on the next ridge. It was the Yute Opener this morning. I wish I'd had her and the shotgun along. We might have been able to score.


Here's the story:

Mooselette's Yute Hunt (https://genesis9.angzva.com/?p=12828)

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Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: Happy on April 02, 2023, 10:00:01 AM
Congrats on the recovery. I hope you have your best season ever
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on April 02, 2023, 10:10:16 AM
Welcome back! Stay strong and continue to recover my OG brother.  :jesus-cross:
Title: Re: First Time Back
Post by: turkey stew on April 02, 2023, 11:13:12 AM
Have an awesome season in the beautiful outdoors. Being in nature is great therapy for mind, soul, and body!