Author Topic: Not a Deer BUT (Read 5319 times)

Pappy · « **on:** October 26, 2022, 08:54:45 pm »

Didn't see any deer this morning but did see some Turkey, we can take 1 Tom or bearded hen during our Bow season here so I took advantage of that this morning. 18 lbs-8 inch beard and 5/8 spurs. Sot at 8 yards from my stand, I see a lot of Turkey but it is really tough to get a shot from a tree since from the time they are hatched most of there enemies come from above so any thing out of the way or any movement and they are gone, I was blessed this morning that he came in right under my stand and then walked straight away, the best shot with a bow is when they are walking away, they can see almost all the way around them except straight behind. I shot him right between the wings and he ran about 40/50 yards. I was using my old faithful Osage bow I built in 2012 with PO cedar shaft fletched with wild turkey feathers [who knows could have been his brothers feathers, they were killed in the same area ]

tipped with a 160 Ace 2 bladed head.

I also killed a couple nice does with this same bow 1 opening weekend and the other a week later.

Papp's

PaSteve · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2022, 10:14:01 pm »

Congratulations Pappy. Killing a turkey like that is pretty impressive in my book. Just getting a shot off is hard enough with their eyesight. Congrats on the deer, too.

VicNova · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2022, 11:23:13 pm »

Congrats! Good shooting! Turkey is a tricky target.
That's cool you're building more fond memories with that bow. I've always liked the idea of having a trusty weapon that one day becomes an artifact within the family and has lots of great hunting stories attached to it.

osage outlaw · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2022, 12:41:47 am »

Great job Pappy! A turkey with a selfbow is quite the accomplishment.

BowEd · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2022, 05:10:25 am »

Way to go Pappy!!!I was thinking of that while I was in the stand yesterday listening to turkeys roosting.I've been waiting for that to happen to me also.I've had shots before but deer are in the area then too.Seen 2 does and 3 fawns yesterday but well out of range.The rut does'nt seem to be going strong yet.
Looks like a good aged bow by the color.I'm using an old favorite this year too.About 6 years old.

Pappy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2022, 06:24:57 am »

Thanks guys, this bow was built in 2012 for my gator hunt ,with some 20 year old Osage. I use it a lot, it's like an old friend and just feels good in my hand. I have lots of bows and hunt with all of them from time to time but this one is special for sure.

Pappy

bjrogg · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2022, 06:43:44 am »

Congratulations Pappy. You should be all set for Thanksgiving now. Turkey and venison.

Everyone should have a bow that’s a friend like yours.

Bjrogg

Deerhunter21 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2022, 04:15:46 pm »

Congrats pappy! thats one heck of an opportunity you got! turkey seem to avoid me when i hunt

Marc St Louis · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2022, 07:11:04 pm »

Pretty neat pappy

Stoker · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2022, 01:46:38 pm »

Congrats on the turkey. Well done
Thanks Leroy

Hawkdancer · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2022, 12:14:43 am »

Way to go! Got to get busy and try to work the kinks out of my hip and knee and get to the field!
Hawkdancer

Stixnstones · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2022, 07:26:41 pm »

Congrats, you never cease to amaze me

Primitive Archer