Still no bowbird.
04-29-2007, 09:05 AM
#1
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
Still no bowbird.
Well yesterday was my last turkey hunt of the year. Opening weekend I used a BP shotgun to kill a jake. It was the first bird I ever called in and killed myself. I really wanted a bowbird as well. It too will be a first when it happens. I tried on several occasions to no avail. I did get a few hens in range but never even saw a tom or jake from the blind. I have decided that if I want to make it happen next season I will have to commit to the bow and leave the smokepole at home. It was a good season for me although I only filled one of my four tags. There are two weeks left to the season but after spending the last two days with out sight or sound of a bird it is time for me to give up. My next two weekends are filled with family obligations so I'd have a hard time getting out anyway. It is a two hour drive to the nearest land I can turkey hunt. I will now turn my energies to becoming proficient with my recurve. I hope to kill a hog or two with it before deer season gets here and will need to practice regularly.
I think next turkey season I may just have to find some land with more birds to make it all come together.
I think next turkey season I may just have to find some land with more birds to make it all come together.
04-29-2007, 10:53 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Norman OK USA
Posts: 3,318
RE: Still no bowbird.
I know how you feel Greg, it took me a while as well... you'll get him. I finally killed my first one on the 3rd season, it was great. Maybe next year you can make a trip to OK!
04-30-2007, 10:00 AM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 21,043
RE: Still no bowbird.
Sorry to hear about your luck, tx. Mine is similar (or lack thereof). I've got two more weeks though......and I'm gonna go at 'em hard for the time I have.
I'm going to KS, next Spring.....but to be honest with you.....I'd MUCH rather take my first bow bird in my home state...on my home hunting grounds. I'm trying.
Good luck if you get back out......and I'll be pulling for you, next year.
I'm going to KS, next Spring.....but to be honest with you.....I'd MUCH rather take my first bow bird in my home state...on my home hunting grounds. I'm trying.
Good luck if you get back out......and I'll be pulling for you, next year.
