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by Meleagris
November 20th, 2017, 8:52 am
Forum: Waterfowl & Small Game
Topic: Anybody trap raccoons
Replies: 20
Views: 7306

Re: Anybody trap raccoons

They work great! Their death on raccoons and possums. Big marshmallows under the trigger, and on top are the tIcket. Very simple, but effective. Often both feet caught
by Meleagris
September 6th, 2017, 12:08 pm
Forum: Small Bore
Topic: Inexpensive o/u
Replies: 8
Views: 3913

Re: Inexpensive o/u

Bought a 28 ga Yildiz from Academy couple months ago. For around $450 it has been pretty nice. I've got several Citoris and that it's not, but it is a lot of fun to shoot. It's pretty light so I added some weight in the stock and it's balanced a little better.
by Meleagris
August 4th, 2017, 8:44 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Need advise on video camera for filming hunts
Replies: 19
Views: 7317

Re: Need advise on video camera for filming hunts

I used the Tactacam this past season and was well pleased. On 5x zoom it takes great video. I used a gun mount under the barrel. Once I learned to hold the barrel still after the shot it did even better. Audio is pretty good as well, but it magnifies any sound you make on the recording. Didn't have ...
by Meleagris
August 3rd, 2017, 9:10 pm
Forum: Equipment/Product Reviews
Topic: GoPro Camera
Replies: 21
Views: 8225

Re: GoPro Camera

I got a GoPro 2 years ago and did videos of several hunts. I was very disappointed simply because the field of view was way too wide for filming the turkey. This past season I tried a Tactacam and was well pleased. It has a 5x zoom setting and it really captured the hunt. Good audio as well. I just ...
by Meleagris
July 21st, 2017, 12:28 pm
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Who were your mentors?
Replies: 34
Views: 20972

Who were your mentors?

Just curious how people get addicted to this sport. It's easy to see if someone has a family member to coach them along. But not everyone does. For me I always loved to hunt anything and I was invited to accompany a friend on a turkey hunting trip out of state, back when my state had very few turkey...
by Meleagris
July 21st, 2017, 11:38 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Accidental gun discharge
Replies: 17
Views: 5708

Re: Accidental gun discharge

This was not really an accidental discharge, but it brought this incident to mind. Was duck hunting in a boat blind in probably 2 1/2 feet of water. At the time I was shooting only factory loads(before my hand load days). About 44 years ago the best I can remember. Winchester 2 3/4" Super X #4s...
by Meleagris
July 19th, 2017, 10:30 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: THE MYTH OF THE BEST SPRING TURKEY HUNTER
Replies: 20
Views: 8949

Re: THE MYTH OF THE BEST SPRING TURKEY HUNTER

Excellent posts quavers16! Also decoykrvr. Been chasing them 37 years myself also. Through different hunting camps and sportsman shows I have met "The Best Spring Turkey Hunter" several times. And if there are any title holders reading this I would like to take the opportunity to congratul...
by Meleagris
July 15th, 2017, 2:32 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: Number Of Wild Turkeys--What Is Your Goal In A Season??
Replies: 41
Views: 14388

Re: Number Of Wild Turkeys--What Is Your Goal In A Season??

I try to fill every available tag I have. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. Always finish the season wishing "man, I sure would like to kill just one more". It never gets old.
by Meleagris
July 11th, 2017, 10:31 pm
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobblers on the limb
Replies: 62
Views: 27869

Re: Gobblers on the limb

Awesome answer!!! Couldn't agree more!!!
by Meleagris
July 2nd, 2017, 10:15 pm
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: FALL TURKEY SEASONS FOR ALL 49 STATES....
Replies: 49
Views: 12774

Re: FALL TURKEY SEASONS FOR ALL 49 STATES....

While I respect what it takes to call in and kill a fall gobbler, for me personally I choose not to use one of my tags on a fall bird(out of state). We don't have a fall season in my home state of NC and I think, if we did, a lot of them would get whacked while feasting on corn by deer hunters. To m...
by Meleagris
June 28th, 2017, 5:07 pm
Forum: Hunt Strategies
Topic: Gobblers on the limb
Replies: 62
Views: 27869

Re: Gobblers on the limb

I've only been chasing these critters for 37 years so I still have a lot to learn. I like to only give a roosted gobbler a few soft clucks or maybe a soft yelp if I'm fairly close in my setup. During my learning curve I have called to some in the tree and have had them sit in the tree until 9:00. (W...
by Meleagris
June 26th, 2017, 9:36 pm
Forum: Camp Dinner
Topic: Best tasting bird
Replies: 22
Views: 10312

Re: Best tasting bird

I like the white meaters best; quail, pheasant, grouse, and turkey. Dark meat I like Cans or Redheads, Woodies and all the puddlers, but don't overcook em. Saw Coots mentioned. They're fine too.
by Meleagris
June 25th, 2017, 9:49 pm
Forum: Camp Dinner
Topic: Turkey Nuggets
Replies: 25
Views: 12793

Turkey Nuggets

Just finished our favorite turkey treat. Simple and delicious. Cut turkey breast into bitsized nuggets or strips. Soak in milk for several hours. Shake in a large ziplock bag with House Autry Chicken Breader Mix until coated. Bring oil to 350 degrees and fry to golden brown. Drain in paper towel lin...
by Meleagris
June 7th, 2017, 10:28 am
Forum: Gobbler Talk
Topic: MEMBERS- WHAT IS YOUR RATIO OF TURKEYS TAKEN ON LANDS??
Replies: 26
Views: 8361

Re: MEMBERS- WHAT IS YOUR RATIO OF TURKEYS TAKEN ON LANDS??

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