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Opening Day Tom... Apr 24, 2013 20:00:06 GMT -5

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Post by Brian on Apr 24, 2013 20:00:06 GMT -5

I shot my first ever turkey on Monday which was opening day here in Ohio.

It weighed 23 pounds and had an 11 inch beard with 1 inch spurs. Shot it at 9:45 AM.

Check out the full story I wrote up about the hunt over at my blog, JUST A Bit Outside Cleveland.

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Greenedog Administrator Posts: 8,020	Opening Day Tom... Apr 24, 2013 20:49:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Greenedog on Apr 24, 2013 20:49:39 GMT -5 Congrats Brian!! A great bird and great story too.
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Brian Major Contributor Posts: 1,591	Opening Day Tom... Apr 24, 2013 20:52:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Apr 24, 2013 20:52:05 GMT -5 Thanks Troy!
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jsanders Major Contributor Posts: 669	Opening Day Tom... Apr 24, 2013 20:54:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jsanders on Apr 24, 2013 20:54:47 GMT -5 That's a real nice tom. I was debating on going today. After your story, I just might tomorrow. Congrats

Brian Major Contributor Posts: 1,591	Opening Day Tom... Apr 24, 2013 21:01:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Apr 24, 2013 21:01:43 GMT -5 Thanks jsanders. I thought it was a pretty nice bird for my first one. Let us know how you do if you end up going.
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Opening Day Tom... Apr 25, 2013 7:48:15 GMT -5

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Post by strippitman on Apr 25, 2013 7:48:15 GMT -5

Great bird Brian! I've been considering getting into turkey hunting but Greenedog keeps telling me not to get started in it because just like deer hunting, it will totally consume me. This time of year I am majorly involved with my local little league and it's my favorite time of year to fish.

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Opening Day Tom... Apr 25, 2013 20:12:14 GMT -5

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Apr 25, 2013 7:48:15 GMT -5 strippitman said:

Great bird Brian! I've been considering getting into turkey hunting but Greenedog keeps telling me not to get started in it because just like deer hunting, it will totally consume me. This time of year I am majorly involved with my local little league and it's my favorite time of year to fish.

Thanks!

It definitely is consuming but it's worth it. This was my third year hunting and the first bird I've ever seen close enough to shoot. I was still addicted as soon as I heard my first turkey gobble from the roost. It's a rush for sure.

This fall will be my first year deer hunting too so we'll see how that goes.

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Brian Major Contributor Posts: 1,591	Opening Day Tom... Apr 25, 2013 20:12:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Apr 25, 2013 20:12:35 GMT -5 Apr 25, 2013 8:14:57 GMT -5 goosepondmonster said: Congrats on a fine bird. Thanks!
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Chase Moderator/Host of BellBucksnBeards Videos Posts: 2,550	Opening Day Tom... Apr 26, 2013 0:00:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chase on Apr 26, 2013 0:00:36 GMT -5 Congrats! That is a heck of a first bird!
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evanmoreland Junior Member Posts: 66	Opening Day Tom... Apr 26, 2013 13:40:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by evanmoreland on Apr 26, 2013 13:40:59 GMT -5 Nice one there! Congrats!
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