2021 Springfield Turkey Thread

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  • BigCountry14

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    Jan 17, 2013
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    Didn't see a thread yet, so I figured I'd get it going.

    Not much going on yet around my way. Eagerly waiting to hear the first gobble of the year.

    Autocorrect jacked the title up...
     

    Virgil Co.C

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    Aug 10, 2018
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    I have the bug bad .Driving wife and dog nuts calling . Going this weekend for a sit and scout. Son and I going pattern shotguns . Bought 2 Stephens a 20g and 410. We will see. Seems they are popular nowadays. Said before ole 12g does fine but if I can get performance without lugging big boy around why not. Love Turkey season . Friend got me into bird hunting well a while back now just something I didn’t do but damn it’s addictive. Rather turkey hunt than rockfish. Well hopefully be a productive weekend nothing like a gobble in the morning I tell the wife.
     

    Grampa G

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    Jan 11, 2010
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    Being virtually deaf in one ear I had to change hunting tactics. I could hear birds but wouldn’t have the foggiest idea which direction the gobbling came from. Scouting was a must, got pretty good finding a flock and learn their daily patterns.
     

    Virgil Co.C

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    Aug 10, 2018
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    Not a sound today , just the wind . Spent a few hours this morning looking listening, nothing . Went and put some softball size holes in some targets. Very impressed with the Stevens 301 they where fun to shoot (410 & 20g) Also had to shoot my 12g 935 which has been my turkey gun for years. Put a 3 1/2 Winchester in her for my son to shoot , ya it rocked him . But proved my point about the ole 12g .Try again next weekend . Anyone else hear any birds this weekend ?
     

    Doco Overboard

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    Not a sound today , just the wind . Spent a few hours this morning looking listening, nothing . Went and put some softball size holes in some targets. Very impressed with the Stevens 301 they where fun to shoot (410 & 20g) Also had to shoot my 12g 935 which has been my turkey gun for years. Put a 3 1/2 Winchester in her for my son to shoot , ya it rocked him . But proved my point about the ole 12g .Try again next weekend . Anyone else hear any birds this weekend ?

    Kind of windy here today. None talking yet that I heard.
     

    BigCountry14

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    Not a sound today , just the wind . Spent a few hours this morning looking listening, nothing . Went and put some softball size holes in some targets. Very impressed with the Stevens 301 they where fun to shoot (410 & 20g) Also had to shoot my 12g 935 which has been my turkey gun for years. Put a 3 1/2 Winchester in her for my son to shoot , ya it rocked him . But proved my point about the ole 12g .Try again next weekend . Anyone else hear any birds this weekend ?
    Dead quiet here. Been doing some scouting, but no sign that they are in the spring pattern just yet.

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    BigCountry14

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    Finally...something!
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    Virgil Co.C

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    Nice , didn’t make it out last weekend so nothing to report but been seeing pictures being posted. Definitely want to get out this weekend .
     

    ultraplanet

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    Jan 10, 2013
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    Swanton
    We've got a pretty good flock around the house. 4 mature gobblers, several jakes and 20+ hens. Here's a shot from my driveway this morning....
     

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    remrug

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    Mar 13, 2009
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    manchester md
    I heard my first gobble for the year this morning in Carroll Co. The neighbor across the street has a bunch of turkeys on his property. Cant hunt there....I asked
     

    BigCountry14

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    Driving to the new Rural King in Hanover this morning, saw two different flocks of gobbler along 216. Both big groups.

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    Striper69

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    Jan 31, 2014
    1,400
    Iowa
    I went shed hunting in NE Nebraska and only found one small spike shed. I did here a nice gobbler on the way back tho'. I will be back at that spot this week bow in hand.

    There was a pickup with Kentucky plates parked on the road when I left. I don't think he's hunting the same spot tho'.
     

    gtodave

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    Gobbling Saturday morning on the farm behind my house. That's always fun to hear (when it isn't from my domestic turkeys, which never shut up)
     

    ChrisD

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    I’ll be going to Pendleton County, WV to a friend’s property in April. Never been spring turkey hunting. I’m usually either getting the boat ready, or fishing in the spring. With the rockfish season pushed back to May 1, I have some free time.
     

    Doco Overboard

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    I’ll be going to Pendleton County, WV to a friend’s property in April. Never been spring turkey hunting. I’m usually either getting the boat ready, or fishing in the spring. With the rockfish season pushed back to May 1, I have some free time.

    A lot of times if they fly down with hens its hard to pull them off them. If your in a spot where you know where they're heading that's where you'll want to be right off.
    Once they go to sit, those gobblers will start to roam/respond to calling better.
    Patience just like anything, is key.
    A bird can also cover a lot of ground quickly especially on a woods edge or in a field so never write them off entirely if you get a response to some calling. Around here in the spring, right up until noon they'll be active and on the move.
     

    remrug

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    Mar 13, 2009
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    manchester md
    I’ll be going to Pendleton County, WV to a friend’s property in April. Never been spring turkey hunting. I’m usually either getting the boat ready, or fishing in the spring. With the rockfish season pushed back to May 1, I have some free time.

    You still have time to save yourself....Don't go!!!

    Just kidding.Turkey hunting is frustrating/fun/frustrating/exciting/frustrating/boring/ thrilling/ and very addictive.
    Good luck!!!
     

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