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[Triple BB]

Our season opens tomorrow. Taking the 22 mag and the 22-250. Should be fun...

 

[birddog 68]

I didn't realize that you could use rifles in the spring in Wyoming. Here in Pa and neighboring states it's shotgun only in the spring. Pa allows rifles in the fall in most areas.

 

[jonesry09]

My 8 year old took his first animal this morning. It was cold and windy and my expectations were very low.
He was standing in the blind "dancing" to keep warm when he leaned over and asked "should we shoot that?" I turned to look behind me and this Tom had popped up into our blind spot. The little guy put a great shot on him and the "celebrating" began. I've never been so happy on a hunt in my life. Seeing his smile was something I'll never forget.

 

[Rick Richard]

My 8 year old took his first animal this morning. It was cold and windy and my expectations were very low.
He was standing in the blind "dancing" to keep warm when he leaned over and asked "should we shoot that?" I turned to look behind me and this Tom had popped up into our blind spot. The little guy put a great shot on him and the "celebrating" began. I've never been so happy on a hunt in my life. Seeing his smile was something I'll never forget. View attachment 360873View attachment 360874

That is great! You can see he is enjoying it by that big ole smile on his face. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SamuelBerryhill308]

A little bit of success in Louisiana this week.

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Nice one buddy

 

[mnoland30]

Priceless! What was he shooting?

 

[wyowinchester]

Grandson's first. 20 gauge hand load #5 shot, 15yds. Had an 8" beard, stubby but very thick wore spurs about 1/2" Great time.

 

[cornshank]

My 8 year old took his first animal this morning. It was cold and windy and my expectations were very low.
He was standing in the blind "dancing" to keep warm when he leaned over and asked "should we shoot that?" I turned to look behind me and this Tom had popped up into our blind spot. The little guy put a great shot on him and the "celebrating" began. I've never been so happy on a hunt in my life. Seeing his smile was something I'll never forget. View attachment 360873View attachment 360874

Best part is he spotted it !

 

[Shedhunter 15]

Tagged out in North Carolina with the 410! And my first double beard .

 

[Rick Richard]

Tagged out in North Carolina with the 410! And my first double beard .

Nice bird. I have yet to see a turkey in the area I hunt. It is like there are no birds anymore. This is very strange and I have noticed a decline in sightings the past couple of years.

 

[birddog 68]

have yet to see a turkey in the area I hunt. It is like there are no birds anymore. This is very strange and I have noticed a decline in sightings the past couple of years

I'm in western Pa and noticed a decline the last couple years. I have seen birds around but not nearly the numbers of a few years ago. With high numbers of raccoons, possums and coyotes all looking for eggs and now the bird flu it ain't looking good.

 

[cornshank]

Tried out homemade turkey call , this is what came in

 

[Benhunting]

Tagged out in North Carolina with the 410! And my first double beard .

Congratulations! I have yet to find a bird with more than 1 beard. Nice bird!

 

[Shedhunter 15]

Nice bird. I have yet to see a turkey in the area I hunt. It is like there are no birds anymore. This is very strange and I have noticed a decline in sightings the past couple of years.

Bird population is definitely going down! Biologist are telling us bird flu. It's totally wiped out the grouse in my part of the state .