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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: rich pierce on May 31, 2022, 04:30:19 PM
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This is my first year turkey hunting period and therefore first in Vermont. Got a last day jake with my .69 New England fowler based on a restocked 1728 fusil ordinaire. 1.5 oz of shot Skychief style. Flattened him at 28 paces. Last day of the season. I must have 40 hours into this scrawny bird. Worth it. Beautiful mornings.
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Beautiful photos.
Ez
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Congrats on the bird. Very nice reward for your efforts and diligence. You have a good eye for natural photography. Excellent pictures!
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Congratulations on a nice bird. Nice pictures too.
Percy
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Well done, congratulations!
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Good for you Rich. I never made it this year, either too wet or other things took precedent! Our season went out May 14
Dennis
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Congratulations Rich! Beautiful pictures
Tony
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Congrats! From the looks of where you hunt, it was a successful season weather or not you filled your tag.
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Rich,
Yes, beautiful photos with wonderful composition!
Dennis
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Great photos, Thanks for sharing. Any legal turkey is a trophy in my mind.
I have shot some Monster Toms and quite a few Jakes and plan on continuing to do so.
Nothing beats walking out with a long gun in one hand and a turkey in the other.
Pat Cameron
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Thanks Rich - great photos. Well done on the bird.
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Congrats! Great looking hunting area.
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Good hunting. How did you manage to keep track of that scrawny Jake in the midst of the beautiful countryside?
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I had one check out my 20ga and gave his approval on a Bobby Hoyt 51in barrel.
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Keith, that newt is one smart feller! Are you in New England?
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The view was worth the trip, the bird was icing on the cake. ;)
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A bird in the hand, as they say. Beautifull country, love the photos. How is the tick situation up there?
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A bird in the hand, as they say. Beautifull country, love the photos. How is the tick situation up there?
I’d say the ticks are not as prevalent as around St. Louis, MO, at least this year, but I’ve been careful. I’ve found one on me now and then, still crawling, but not many. Will see what mid summer brings. Few black flies and mosquitos too. Spring has been dry.
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A bird in the hand, as they say. Beautifull country, love the photos. How is the tick situation up there?
I’d say the ticks are not as prevalent as around St. Louis, MO, at least this year, but I’ve been careful. I’ve found one on me now and then, still crawling, but not many. Will see what mid summer brings. Few black flies and mosquitos too. Spring has been dry.
Interesting.
Down here in Connecticut, I'm having a horrible spring with ticks. Can't ever remember them being this bad. I've been through 4 of the big cans of Sawyer Permethrin spray already. If there is a chance an article of clothing might get worn on a quick hike, a scout, or hunt, it gets sprayed down. Also did the seats and carpet in my truck.
Those little red efts sure are cute. They are so incredibly docile, I've never seen one scurry away or quickly bury itself in the leaf litter on approach.
As I said elsewhere, congratulations and great job on both the bird and the gun.
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Brokennock, you’ve got some beautiful country there (seen on Instagram). Would have thought Michigan, Wisconsin, and so on.
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Brokennock, you’ve got some beautiful country there (seen on Instagram). Would have thought Michigan, Wisconsin, and so on.
Thanks. Yes, it's beautiful here. A lot to offer in natural resources/topography for such a small state. Sadly, it is very difficult to live here.
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Great pictures Rich and congrats on the bird. I was at my cabin in Rochester, Vt about 60 miles north of you and it was beautiful on the 31st. June 1st, it started pouring and the no see ums showed up, so we headed for home early. June in Vermont can get really buggy.
Dave
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Congrats on the jake Rich! Nice pics too!
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I am in PA Rich. Great pics! And congrats!! Just awesome!
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Congratulations Rich! 🎯
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Some how I missed this. Great Pix, looks like a young bird. Was it good table fare?
I never had trouble with ticks in Virginia but the dang Chiggers were always bad. Sometimes the Turkey would have eaten so many Ramps and Onions it was self seasoned. Killed one one time and as I walked up to it I could smell them.
Tim
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Thanks, Tim. Breast was good indeed. 13.5 pounds, so hatched last year. Pretty tender in the Instant Pot. Saving the thighs, wings, and drumsticks for hard times lol.
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Those Instapots are Great. TC
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That sure is some pretty country
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Rich how I missed this who knows... But congratulations on your Turkey..! The jakes are better eating ...with morel mushrooms of course..
Oldtravler