2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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Here is a format you can follow when entering a kill. Just add your kill pictures then copy and paste the format in this post and fill it in. And enter what number kill it is.
WHO:
DATE:
TIME:
STATE:
SPECIES:
WEAPON:
AMMO:
CALL & MAKER:
BEARD 1:
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR
LEFT SPUR:
WEIGHT:
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT:
(FOR EXAMPLE: CALLING, SETUP, DECOYS, SHOTGUN, SHOTSHELLS, SCOUTING, CAMO)
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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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WHO: Me
DATE: 3/12/16
TIME: 9:50 am
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: 870 compact 20ga
AMMO: TSS
CALL & MAKER: several
BEARD 1: 7 3/4
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/16"
LEFT SPUR: 15/16"
WEIGHT: 15 lbs 12oz
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: He was lonely
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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#2
WHO: The Mossberg Mauler
DATE: 3/15/16
TIME: 9:00
STATE: United
SPECIES: Turkey
WEAPON: Yes
AMMO: Yes, one shell
CALL & MAKER: 3 Yelps, Cutt, 8 Clucks, Scratching. Me
BEARD 1: Yes
BEARD 2: No
BEARD 3: No
RIGHT SPUR: Yes
LEFT SPUR: Yes
WEIGHT: 225
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: I went, he screwed up.
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No Need To Count Holes In Paper. My Mossberg And Lead Kill'em Dead!!!!

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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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WHO: BeardBuster
DATE: 3/15/2016
TIME: 7:00
STATE: MS
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Rem 870 20 ga
AMMO: #9 TSS
CALL & MAKER: Zink Split V mouth call
BEARD 1: 11.25 inches
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1.1 in
LEFT SPUR: 0.8 in
WEIGHT: 20 lb 8 oz
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: good set-up close to roost

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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#4
WHO: The Mossberg Mauler
DATE: 3/16/16
TIME: 10:15
STATE: United
SPECIES: Turkey
WEAPON: Yes
AMMO: Yes, one shell
CALL & MAKER: 1 Yelp, numerous purrs and a quaver. Me
BEARD 1: Yes
BEARD 2: No
BEARD 3: No
RIGHT SPUR: Yes
LEFT SPUR: Yes
WEIGHT: 225
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: He thought I had something he wanted!
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No Need To Count Holes In Paper. My Mossberg And Lead Kill'em Dead!!!!

I've wined and dined with Kings and Queens, and I've slept in the alley eating pork and beans.

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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#5
WHO: tubecaller10
DATE: 3/15/16
TIME: 9:45
STATE: MS
SPECIES: eastern
WEAPON: mossberg 835
AMMO: nitro h517 4x5x7
CALL & MAKER: houndstooth batwing
BEARD 1: 10"
BEARD 2: 5"
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 3/4"
LEFT SPUR: 3/4"
WEIGHT: didn't weigh
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: 2 year old being a joy to hunt.
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WHO: Tubecaller10
DATE: 3/16/16
TIME: 8:30
STATE: MS
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 835 with rhino 695 choke
AMMO: Nitro H517 4x5x7
CALL & MAKER: houndstooth batwing
BEARD 1: 10.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1"
WEIGHT: didn't weigh
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: found the hens and he came dragging in the rear.
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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#7
Removed due to not meeting the unwritten criteria or fine print.
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No Need To Count Holes In Paper. My Mossberg And Lead Kill'em Dead!!!!

I've wined and dined with Kings and Queens, and I've slept in the alley eating pork and beans.

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2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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WHO: Beardbuster

SPECIES: Eastern

STATE: MS

DATE: 3/18/16

TIME: 9:05

WEAPON: Rem 870 20 ga

AMMO: 1 5/8 oz TSS #9

WEIGHT: 20 lb 4 oz

BEARD: 10 1/16 inch

LEFT SPUR: 1 inch

RIGHT SPUR: 1 inch

CALLS USED: Slate, Glass, Aluminum friction and several mouth calls

REASON SUCCESSFUL: Good set-up and patience




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WHO: Me
DATE: 3/19/16
TIME: 6:50 am
STATE: AL
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: 870 Compact 20ga
AMMO: TSS
CALL & MAKER: Houndstooth 3 reed V
BEARD 1:10 1/4"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR: 7/8"
WEIGHT: 16 lbs 4 oz
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Good set up
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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#10
WHO: The Mossberg Mauler
DATE: 3/19/16
TIME: 3:20
STATE: United
SPECIES: Turkey
WEAPON: Yes, Wrong one
AMMO: Yes, one shell
CALL & MAKER: 3 yelps, lots of Scratching. Me
BEARD 1: Yes
BEARD 2: No
BEARD 3: No
RIGHT SPUR: Yes
LEFT SPUR: Yes
WEIGHT: 225
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Knew he was there and refused to give up.
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No Need To Count Holes In Paper. My Mossberg And Lead Kill'em Dead!!!!

I've wined and dined with Kings and Queens, and I've slept in the alley eating pork and beans.

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WHO: Me
DATE: 3/18/16
TIME: 12:20 p.m.
STATE: AL
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 835 with rhino 695 choke
AMMO: Nitro H517 4x5x7
CALL & MAKER: tube and houndstooth batwing with blue over 2 reeds proph.
BEARD 1: 9"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 3/4"
LEFT SPUR: 3/4"
WEIGHT: didn't weigh
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: thunder off in distance gave him away. kept him gobbling with tube, came in drumming to scratching and purring.Image
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#12

WHO: davisd9
DATE: 3/21/16
TIME: 7:05 am
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500 20 ga
AMMO: TSS #9s
CALL & MAKER: Natural Addiction Trumpet and mouth call
BEARD 1: 10.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 7/8"
LEFT SPUR: 7/8"
WEIGHT: 15.4
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Roosted was roasted. Doubled with friend.

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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#13
WHO: The Mossberg Mauler
DATE: 3/23/16
TIME: 8:10
STATE: Southern
SPECIES: Turkey
WEAPON: Yes, back with the Mossberg
AMMO: Yes, one shell
CALL & MAKER: Yelps and aggressive cutting. Me
BEARD 1: Yes
BEARD 2: No
BEARD 3: No
RIGHT SPUR: Yes
LEFT SPUR: Yes
WEIGHT: 225
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: He tipped his hand that he was eager. So I got aggressive.
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No Need To Count Holes In Paper. My Mossberg And Lead Kill'em Dead!!!!

I've wined and dined with Kings and Queens, and I've slept in the alley eating pork and beans.

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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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WHO: woodmoose,,,(the fellow who should have been working!)
DATE: 24 Mar 16
TIME: 0915
STATE: SC
SPECIES: eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500
AMMO: Winchester 6s
CALL & MAKER: Lights out
BEARD 1:9
BEARD 2:5
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/4"
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8"
WEIGHT: 21.5
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: knowing he may come back where I was calling from after his hen left him,,,,

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DATE: 3/24
TIME: 7:15
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli M2
AMMO: Big 20xl
CALL & MAKER: Strutbuster "Swamp Fox" and Spring Allure slate
BEARD 1: 9.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR:1"
WEIGHT: 21lbs
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting showed me where they landed from the roost (over water) i was there waiting when they did. Soft yelps and purrs brought him in close enough for a shot. Moon was so full and bright they came out early almost before the sun was fully up.

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WHO: Casey/HuntnMa
DATE: 3.19.2016
TIME: don't remember
STATE: Florida
SPECIES: Osceola
WEAPON: Mossberg 535 12 guage
AMMO: Longbeard 3'' #5
CALL & MAKER: Primos Power Crystal
BEARD 1: 8''
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8''
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/8''
WEIGHT: 15 lbs
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: scouting scouting and more scouting
( we won't post pics of the other bird I killed, lol )
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youngun15 wrote:DATE: 3/24
TIME: 7:15
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli M2
AMMO: Big 20xl
CALL & MAKER: Strutbuster "Swamp Fox" and Spring Allure slate
BEARD 1: 9.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR:1"
WEIGHT: 21lbs
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting showed me where they landed from the roost (over water) i was there waiting when they did. Soft yelps and purrs brought him in close enough for a shot. Moon was so full and bright they came out early almost before the sun was fully up.

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I know this is the thread for kill post but this picture right here is beautiful. good job :thumbup: should be In a pic frame
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Re: 2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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OLE RASPY wrote:
youngun15 wrote:DATE: 3/24
TIME: 7:15
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli M2
AMMO: Big 20xl
CALL & MAKER: Strutbuster "Swamp Fox" and Spring Allure slate
BEARD 1: 9.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR:1"
WEIGHT: 21lbs
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting showed me where they landed from the roost (over water) i was there waiting when they did. Soft yelps and purrs brought him in close enough for a shot. Moon was so full and bright they came out early almost before the sun was fully up.

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I know this is the thread for kill post but this picture right here is beautiful. good job :thumbup: should be In a pic frame

I agree ! That pic is AWESOME !
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vaturkey wrote:
OLE RASPY wrote:
youngun15 wrote:DATE: 3/24
TIME: 7:15
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Benelli M2
AMMO: Big 20xl
CALL & MAKER: Strutbuster "Swamp Fox" and Spring Allure slate
BEARD 1: 9.5"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1"
LEFT SPUR:1"
WEIGHT: 21lbs
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Scouting showed me where they landed from the roost (over water) i was there waiting when they did. Soft yelps and purrs brought him in close enough for a shot. Moon was so full and bright they came out early almost before the sun was fully up.

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I know this is the thread for kill post but this picture right here is beautiful. good job :thumbup: should be In a pic frame

I agree ! That pic is AWESOME !
one of the best ive seen. good job
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WHO: Jamey
DATE: 3/26/16
TIME: 8am
STATE: GA
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossy Super Bantam 20, IC 555
AMMO: 2-3/4" 1-7/16 oz TSS 9
CALL & MAKER: Trumpet by me, and lynch fool proof.
BEARD 1: 10
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 3/4
LEFT SPUR: 3/4
WEIGHT: ?
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Lucky. and knowledge of the area. Just got'er done ahead of heavy thunderstorm.
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2016 Gobbler Nation Kill Thread

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#18

WHO: davisd9
DATE: 3/26/16
TIME: 7:30 am
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500 20 ga
AMMO: TSS #9s
CALL & MAKER: NA Mouth Call
BEARD 1: 11.5
BEARD 2: 9
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/14"
LEFT SPUR: 1 5/16"
WEIGHT: 19.1 lbs.
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: lucky setup on roost.


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WHO: woodmoose
DATE: 3/26/16
TIME: 3:30 PM
STATE: SC
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: Mossberg 500 12 ga
AMMO: hevi-shot
CALL & MAKER: Danny Lane boat paddle box call
BEARD 1: 10

RIGHT SPUR: 1 1/8"
LEFT SPUR: 1 1/16"
WEIGHT: 19.119.5 lbs.
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: prospecting (blind calling with boat paddle box call) after a thunderstorm.



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WHO: Me
DATE: 3/28/16
TIME: 5:45 pm
STATE: AL
SPECIES: Eastern
WEAPON: 870 Compact 20ga
AMMO: TSS
CALL & MAKER: Legacy 3 reed V
BEARD 1:10 1/8"
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR: 13/16"
LEFT SPUR: 3/4"
WEIGHT: 19 lbs 4 oz
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Had 2 satellite birds come looking for me while the strutter stood back with the hens.
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WHO:gobblerD
DATE:3/24/16
TIME:5:45PM
STATE:Florida
SPECIES:Osceola
WEAPON:Encore 12 ga
AMMO:Heavy 7
CALL & MAKER: Andy Kaiser
BEARD 1:10.5
BEARD 2:
BEARD 3:
RIGHT SPUR 1"
LEFT SPUR: 1"
WEIGHT: 18.5
#1 REASON FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL HUNT: Lucky I guess. I waited in area they roost.
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