Archery turkey- field to table

[LIK2HNT]

Not at the table yet, but figured I would make a post as the Traeger is running. Only made it out 3 times this year. Once for shotgun and twice for archery. Shotgun was a success as usual. Pretty easy with that wide pattern. ?? yesterday’s archery hunt was a bust with the birds winning and no shot opportunity. Today things fell in place. Usually I like to find where the birds are roasting in the dark. Get within 150 to 200 yards and set up in the dark with at least 30 minutes to an hour before shooting time. Took longer to find the the birds than I expected and a lot more walking. Luckily the heavy fog covered me as I set up.
Took about 40 minutes after the birds flew down to break this mature tom away from the 3 hens and larger tom. Then about 30 minutes to coax him into 18 yards. Strutting all the way. Got to break in another one of RELH’s knives in also. Seasoned half with pepper and paprika. Other half got seasoned with lemon pepper then marinated in olive oil and lemon juice.

 

[Bigwiffy]

Way to go! I don't think there are many things more fun than hunting turkeys with a bow! Way to get it done on a nice tom. Good eating too!

 

[tailchasers]

Saahweet!!!

 

[LIK2HNT]

Thanks and with a bow you don’t have to worry about breaking a tooth on a shot pellet.

 

[elkassassin]

Nice Job!

True That On The Teeth!

That Grass Is Only about a foot Taller Than Where I Live!

 

[LIK2HNT]

Might as well finish the “to the table” part. Did not take a picture last night. But breakfast this morning was the same as last night’s dinner ??
Toasted sourdough, provolone cheese, tomato, sliced turkey, and some homemade seasoned balsamic & honey dressing.

And elk, that was the shortest grass I found to setup in. Most the area is 3 plus feet tall.

 

[rmanwill]

Awesome. Done great on the kill and the cooking

 

[otcbowhunter]

My mouth is watering! Awesome job, Congrats.

 

[LIK2HNT]

Thanks guys. Haven’t seen @Blank post in awhile. So some of us need to help fill in.