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Seasons over in Florida

Started by 870supermagnum, April 22, 2013, 02:57:05 PM

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870supermagnum

Well, it ended yesterday  :'( .  I was fortunate and was able to take a nice gobbler a couple of weeks ago.  He was coming to my call on a dead run and almost ran past me at 15 yards.  He flipped end over end when he went down, and the shot spooked a second gobbler, that I didn't see, out of a thicket about 30 yards away.  I couldn't get a second shot off before he was out of range.  It was a great season and got to take both of my young grandsons out a couple of times.  Be safe and enjoy.    :fud:      :newmascot:

FL-Boss

Yep, it was a great season. Weather was nice overall... coldest March I ever remember here in N Fla. I will take it any day.. because as we know it can get hot real quick.   I got 2 birds, one on opening morning, the other a week ago.  Both real nice with 10 in beards.  Both hunts happened real quick... with the 2nd bird being pure luck.. right place at the right time.

Bird#1 - http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,33379.msg341631.html#msg341631

Bird #2 - http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,35125.msg357707.html#msg357707

I have been hunting these birds for 25 years now... but this year I really stepped it up.  I hunted more and learned more than ever. 
Wife watched me bring in all my turkey gear yesterday to store up for the year. She was wondered what I'm going to do now for the rest of year! Can't wait to start scouting again next year...

Muzzy61

Yep, went by way to fast. Lucky enough to get one the first week. Had 4 encounters with a brute, but always henned up. Hopefully he will be around next year.

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swamp_bird89

Quote from: 870supermagnum on April 22, 2013, 02:57:05 PM
He flipped end over end when he went down, and the shot spooked a second gobbler, that I didn't see, out of a thicket about 30 yards away.  I couldn't get a second shot off before he was out of range. 

Probably a good thing, seeing as you can only shoot one bird per day.  ;)

Gold Spur

Congrats on a great season... :icon_thumright:
Woo Pig Sooie!!!

Shakey Jake

Sounds like you had a good season,congrats! :icon_thumright:

tomstopper

Congrats to everyone hunting in Florida this season. I hope my season is as good as your guys were...