Lucky Larry (gobbler)

bamaranger · April 8, 2013, 06:58 PM

Well, AL Spring gobbler season is underway, I've hunted 7 out of 8 days, killed one jake turkey. Weather has just started to get right, and I have to start back to work tomorrow.

Despite bad weather, I've been on birds, but have only pulled the trigger once. Got busted once, I moved (Geez, just a little too!) and have had several instances where gobbling birds would not answer or come in. Henned up.

I always name "problem" turkeys, and this years bird is Lucky Larry. I have had the gun on Larry 3 times now, but for various reasons, would not shoot. Too far, property line, too thick, etc.

Today I watched the devil for 15-20 mins strut at about 65 yds, but he would not come in, he had a hen in sight and I could not budge her either.

I will try and roost Larry again this evening. If I can get motivated to do it.
Eight days in and I'm so sleep deprived I can't talk right.

shortwave · April 8, 2013, 11:03 PM

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I have had the gun on Larry 3 times now, but for various reasons, would not shoot. Too far, property line, too thick, etc.

Sign of a well seasoned, veteran hunter right there.

Kudo's to ya bamaranger for being patient and not rushing the shot.

Vermonter · April 9, 2013, 12:39 PM

What does the turkey call you? Harry hunter or something?

Spring gobbler starts here 1 May and boy am I pumped for it. I was covered up in turkey all deer season this year and they are still in the vicinity. I keep seeing them in the feild I have permission to hunt. Hopefully no one tells em that May 1 is their day of reckoning.

Regards, Vermonter

.284 · April 9, 2013, 09:44 PM

I think that all experienced hunters have that animal or animals that they get to know and they earn nicknames. You'll get a crack at him. He didn't become a trophy being stupid......or in a turkey's case "lucky" as well.

bamaranger · April 12, 2013, 10:47 PM

I've hunted for Larry twice now, most recently this AM, and no gobbles and no tracks. I last heard him on the roost in the PM, on private land I cannot hunt. Maybe he got wacked.

I did see 3 other gobblers today a couple of miles away, and saw likely one of them this PM just before dark. He's got to be a couple of hundred yds from point last seen. Hope to be there in the AM.

April 8, 2013, 06:58 PM	#1
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,640	Lucky Larry (gobbler) Well, AL Spring gobbler season is underway, I've hunted 7 out of 8 days, killed one jake turkey. Weather has just started to get right, and I have to start back to work tomorrow. Despite bad weather, I've been on birds, but have only pulled the trigger once. Got busted once, I moved (Geez, just a little too!) and have had several instances where gobbling birds would not answer or come in. Henned up. I always name "problem" turkeys, and this years bird is Lucky Larry. I have had the gun on Larry 3 times now, but for various reasons, would not shoot. Too far, property line, too thick, etc. Today I watched the devil for 15-20 mins strut at about 65 yds, but he would not come in, he had a hen in sight and I could not budge her either. I will try and roost Larry again this evening. If I can get motivated to do it. Eight days in and I'm so sleep deprived I can't talk right.

April 9, 2013, 12:39 PM	#3
Vermonter Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2010 Posts: 873	I have a question What does the turkey call you? Harry hunter or something? Spring gobbler starts here 1 May and boy am I pumped for it. I was covered up in turkey all deer season this year and they are still in the vicinity. I keep seeing them in the feild I have permission to hunt. Hopefully no one tells em that May 1 is their day of reckoning. Regards, Vermonter

April 9, 2013, 09:44 PM	#4
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 531	Good luck with Lucky I think that all experienced hunters have that animal or animals that they get to know and they earn nicknames. You'll get a crack at him. He didn't become a trophy being stupid......or in a turkey's case "lucky" as well. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

April 12, 2013, 10:47 PM	#5
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,640	twice I've hunted for Larry twice now, most recently this AM, and no gobbles and no tracks. I last heard him on the roost in the PM, on private land I cannot hunt. Maybe he got wacked. I did see 3 other gobblers today a couple of miles away, and saw likely one of them this PM just before dark. He's got to be a couple of hundred yds from point last seen. Hope to be there in the AM.