Finally, a bird! - more pics

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Fri May 15, 2009 12:35 pm

Up just after 3 a.m. Headed out to the woods. I'd been out at one location before daylight this morning. Heard and saw nothing. Not too long after sunrise Kevin (DoeMaster) arrived after working night shift and decided we should try another woods. While we walked through, Kevin would call once in a while to see if we could get a gobble. We eventually did. Quickly sat down and in no time this guy strutted down the trail looking for a date. The bird came in to Kevin's calls like it was on a string. Was so cool to see him displaying and hear him gobbling! Took advantage of the first opportunity for a good shot - 17 yds or so. Bird down. From the first gobble to the shot was probably less than 5 minutes. Was a great way to spend the morning!

THANKS DOEMASTER!

22 lbs, 9 1/2" beard, 3/4" spurs.

(...and no, that is not "bling" on my gun...

I bought it that way!)

Kevin saying "look what I found"

Does this bird make my butt look fat (no need to answer)

DoeMaster Guide Service:

The Excal hat shot:

Weight:

This was waiting for me when I got home:

My 4 yr old hugging the bird - he wanted to keep it as a pet:

The bird's next stop:

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri May 15, 2009 12:41 pm

YOU GO GIRL

YOU GO DOEMASTER

Great story and picture.I like the bling
I know Tim is proud.

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Fri May 15, 2009 12:54 pm

way to go girl looking good .how do you like the red dot for getting on target .thy do work well DUTCH

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Fri May 15, 2009 12:58 pm

Red dot worked great! (THANKS RAY!!!!!)

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:05 pm

That's what I'm talkin about right there Mon. That's a nice bird!!!!

. Doemaster, you done good brother on helping Vix get it done. Congratulations to both of you. Jake???? Looks like a nice 2 year old bird to me

.

Oh, your welcome!!!!

Old Buck · Post by **Old Buck** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:05 pm

Congratulations!!! Be it beginners luck, good calling?????
good guide, in the right place at the right time doesn't matter, you will always remember this day. Now the dogs ears should be safe for another year.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:07 pm

Congrats!

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:10 pm

Big huge congrats, high fives,hugs, etc, and cheers to Kevin for the assist.
Nice big one at 22 pounds.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:17 pm

You`s are right it WAS a two year old .He ain`t going to get any older now .

Vix is right he was looking for love in all the wrong places . I was walking and casting calls in good spots to sit . Then all of a sudden he responded from maybe 100 yards .A VERY quick set up and he practically ran in . Moni got to see him strut,gooble but missed the spitting and drumming .She was seeing it but didn`t realize that is what he was doing .I don`t know who was happier me or her .
Best payment I could ever get is to see her smile from ear to ear , a hug and a thank you .

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:18 pm

GOOD JOB, VIX!

You too, Kevin!

Canabow · Post by **Canabow** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:25 pm

Way to go.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:34 pm

Here is short video

I don`t think she was very excited .

http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o124 ... 009029.flv

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:59 pm

That's wonderful VC .. Great job

catcher · Post by **catcher** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:15 pm

Way to go Vix. It sounded like an exciting hunt you had. That is one awesome bird you got there.

I bet your boy was mad he was not there to see it all happen. Maybe next time.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:36 pm

Doe Master wrote: Here is short video
I don`t think she was very excited .

Ya think?

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Finally, a bird! - more pics

Finally, a bird! - more pics

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