My first bird

elkmuzzleloader · Apr 29, 2010

Well I finally did it after 4 different hunts. I went back home to unit 34 on Wednesday the 21 to hunt the elusive turkey. I hunted that night and only found a dead turkey two owls that were screaming their head off at me and two, year old elk sheds. Hunted in the rain and then snow on Thursday only to get great exercise. Friday I went to the low country and managed to call a single hen in and torment her for 10 min since she could not find me. Left when the snow became unberable, did not want to get stuck in the mud. Went to a orchard to look for some sheds, where I had seen some elk on Wed. night. I got 100 yards from the truck and heard some gobbling the first I had heard during the hunt. Ran back to the truck and gathered up my hunting supplies and found the bird shortly, however he was in the middle of a open field and could not get as close as I needed to be. Let two shots fly and then watched him and 6-8 hens fly away. Went back to the high country Sat. morning and walked up on a flock of approx. 50 turkeys. Was finally able to close the deal. I got my first tom. 2 years old, 8 3/4"beard and 7/8" spurs. I am trying the fan taxidermy my self also.
Hope the bloody pic does not offend anyone but hit the bird in the neck.

nmelktrout · Apr 29, 2010

Congratulations on a great bird AND a nice set of sheds. I'd say you've had a pretty successful spring and one that many of us are jealous of. No worries about the picture either, looks like a great shot to me! Thanks for sharing.
-Cody

NMPaul · Apr 30, 2010

Great set of sheds with the dog. Guess you proved that you can get a turkey in the snow also.

vinihunt · Apr 30, 2010

I like turkey pic in snow! Congrats!! nice sheds!!

vinihunt

NMBOWHUNTR · Apr 30, 2010

Nice bird and sheds Seth. Haven't connected this year and am having no luck. My usual honeyhole has no sign and been hitting it hard across Northern NM. Just not talking for me I guess. I here the spot to be is down south where you busted that thunder chicken! Nice dude
Habish

NMHUNTNUTTG · Apr 30, 2010

Congrats on a great hunt..That top pic in the snow is pretty cool. People think of spring turkey hunts in a whole different light, but NM offers these hunts and the weather can just change and put a wild twist during the spring hunt. Again congrats on a real nice bird and thanks for the great pics...

pistelme · Apr 30, 2010

Congrats on a great spring man, great job getting your first tom! nice sheds too.

Gator · May 1, 2010

Congrats on a good hunt, finding some sheds is a good way to start your shed hunting season.
With all that snow you guys need snow Camo LOL

"I have found if you go the extra mile it's Never crowded".