Quinte Fishing

I decided this year to take my bow turkey hunting. I had a few close calls the first couple times out but couldn't seal the deal. This aint no hunting with a shotgun! A compound makes it a whole different game.

But this morning I got set up around 5:30 ready for redemption. A few early morning clucks but the Toms were silent. Around 8:00 I finally got one gobbling. A few more calls and he was on his way. I watched him come from the far side of the clearing like I was pulling him in on a rope. He sure liked the sound of slate. He came right between the decoys, faced the Jake coy and went into full strutt and putt mode at 20 yards. I waited for the shot, aimed right where the wing joins the body and put him down on the spot. I love it when a plan comes together!

My bow is a PSE EVO 7 and I used a 3 blade Rage broadhead. He was just shy of 21 lbs, 8.5" beard and 7/8 spurs. Respectable for sure, but taking him with the bow makes him a trophy in my eyes.

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HUNT, FISH and RIDE

Wow, what a great way to get that turkey. Nice pics and report, Dave. Not much for horns on that
bird. Maybe better horns coming on the moose Hunt.


Very nicely done Dave,

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Choppy waters and grey skies,
BluePickerel

Heck ya , nice job Dave .. Like you said with the shotgun you would have had him last week. Very cool indeed to get a nice tom with the bow , awesome .

nice bird even better with the bow thanks for the story

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Charlie

Great bird Dave your patience has finally paid off for you way to put him down with a well placed arrow!