IL Visit

A general discussion area for turkey hunters.
Post Reply
Hobbes_mobile
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2501
Joined: April 23rd, 2019, 11:18 am

IL Visit

Post by Hobbes_mobile »

I'm in Southern Illinois until Friday. We went to my nephew's wedding on Saturday. Even after waiting for the rain to clear, it was as nice a wedding as I've been to.
IMG_20220521_182502298.jpg
Even though turkey season is out, I've seen three strutters in fields, one in Western KY and a pair this morning here in IL. I really planned to listen this morning but didn't get up early enough. It'll be raining tomorrow morning.

I did find tracks in one of my grandfather's (now my mother's) fields.
IMG_20220524_150114788.jpg
I also noticed one of Dad's steel targets still hanging and drove out to look at it. It seemed too close for shooting the 223 or 22-250 and too far for handgun work. I'm pretty certain he was shooting this one with his lever action rifles, 44 mag, 45 LC, and 357 mag.
IMG_20220524_145551402_HDR.jpg
IMG_20220524_145557291.jpg
I left it where it stood. Maybe I'll take it down sometime but wasn't ready to do that.
Hobbes_mobile
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2501
Joined: April 23rd, 2019, 11:18 am

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hobbes_mobile »

Looking through the garage at some of Dad's camo:

All Purpose Realtree - Green (I think)
IMG_20220525_173514469.jpg
All Purpose Realtree - Brown or Gray (I think)
IMG_20220525_173439428.jpg
Mossy Oak Break-up
IMG_20220525_173402929.jpg
A mixture
IMG_20220525_173711629.jpg
jhogue
Posts: 380
Joined: September 13th, 2017, 5:08 pm
Location: Van Buren, Arkansas

Re: IL Visit

Post by jhogue »

Those turkeys are lucky season is out!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hobbes_mobile
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2501
Joined: April 23rd, 2019, 11:18 am

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hobbes_mobile »

Took the granddaughter fishing. She asked to go and had to carry the worms but she wanted to leave as soon as we got there. I hooked her one little bass almost immediately and she helped drag it in. As soon as the photos were over, she said "okay I'm done". :) So I put her back on my shoulders and walked a couple hundred yards back home.
IMG_20220526_095023431.jpg
IMG_20220526_095048390.jpg
spider316
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 1816
Joined: March 24th, 2017, 9:44 am

Re: IL Visit

Post by spider316 »

Mr. Hobbes, can't imagine your emotions returning home. Oh, and she is growing up way to fast, remember you announcing her Birth. Congrats to you and your family !
The most experienced novice Turkey hunter the good Lord ever created !
Hobbes_mobile
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2501
Joined: April 23rd, 2019, 11:18 am

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hobbes_mobile »

spider316 wrote: May 26th, 2022, 4:04 pm Mr. Hobbes, can't imagine your emotions returning home. Oh, and she is growing up way to fast, remember you announcing her Birth. Congrats to you and your family !
I've done better than expected but I've spent most of each day logging into work meetings. I need to make a trip to just go through everything and bring a few more things back to Montana.
User avatar
HunterGKS
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 5554
Joined: January 2nd, 2013, 5:12 pm
Location: North Central Ohio

Re: IL Visit

Post by HunterGKS »

This is what memories are made of.
George

YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.

.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973


Image
User avatar
soiltester
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 3708
Joined: March 31st, 2015, 8:04 am
Location: Gaffney SC

Re: IL Visit

Post by soiltester »

Shane,
Ya' know, it's good to leave some things undisturbed until "the ole' home place" is gone, so one can go back and visit and re-live those fond memories of yer' growin' up years of non-pressure and carefree times :thumbup:

That was my take anyway for a few years when I would ;)

I'll bet it won't be long and yer' granddaughter will be wantin' to stay longer to fish, than you will :shock: :LMAO:
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
User avatar
joey46
Posts: 501
Joined: May 15th, 2017, 7:50 am
Location: North Port, Fl

Re: IL Visit

Post by joey46 »

Cute.
User avatar
Hoobilly
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 13330
Joined: August 15th, 2011, 10:15 pm
Location: Argos Indiana
Contact:

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hoobilly »

She won’t remember that
But your gonna tell her that story over and over as the years go by
Good memories
Weddings can bring peace
Lord knows how hard it is at first
Don't start none, won't be none!

https://foxtrotammo.com/
Hobbes_mobile
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2501
Joined: April 23rd, 2019, 11:18 am

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hobbes_mobile »

The Illinois trip went by way too fast. I had to work Monday thru Thursday remotely from Mom's house,one meeting after another, but it was the only way that I could go.

I took a promotion about a month ago, so my schedule has been crammed with meetings while I transition. They offered me the promotion on my Dad's birthday, May 2. Mom really liked that.

My granddaughter loves the family I'm Illinois. This was her second visit. We flew back to MT on Friday.
IMG_20220522_111945345.jpg
I'm trying to hunt tomorrow and Tuesday here in MT to close out the season but there is plenty of rain in the forecast. I'd planned Saturday afternoon through Monday but I let some things get in the way. It's tough to complain about the season though. I've witnessed a dozen birds called in and carried out of the woods so far. That doesn't include the bird that Isaac killed on a solo hunt.
User avatar
Hoobilly
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 13330
Joined: August 15th, 2011, 10:15 pm
Location: Argos Indiana
Contact:

Re: IL Visit

Post by Hoobilly »

Yessir that’s a great season in my eyes

Glad to see your granddaughter isn’t scared to fly!
Don't start none, won't be none!

https://foxtrotammo.com/
User avatar
soiltester
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 3708
Joined: March 31st, 2015, 8:04 am
Location: Gaffney SC

Re: IL Visit

Post by soiltester »

I'll bet yer' granddaughter is ready to go back also :thumbup:

Hope you git' a big un' today ;)
ever wonder where the white goes when the snow melts??
User avatar
guesswho
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 5425
Joined: July 11th, 2011, 7:50 pm
Location: Bumpass VA, moving to Fuget KY

Re: IL Visit

Post by guesswho »

Good luck, I hope the weather cooperates a little bit.
Double Naught Spy!
RCD's Owner----------------Badonka Deke Prostaff
MoHo's Prostaff-------------Lighter Than HTL Shooter
The Storm Whistle Prostaff
Official Member Of The Unofficial Firedup Turkey Calls Prostaff
Post Reply

Return to “Gobbler Talk”