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First gobbler

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Dr Andy, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. Dr Andy

    Dr Andy Weekend Warrior

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    I know this doesn't belong on a bowhunting forum. It's a shotgun kill, but Justin and Duke both insisted I post it.
    24lbs 14oz
    L spur 1 1/4"
    R spur 1 1/8"
    Beard 11 1/4"
    [​IMG]
     
  2. GregH

    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    Nice bird.... that's a big one! Congrats.
     
  3. in da woods

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    Hey Doc, congrats on the first bird. That's a good sized one to boot.
     
  4. peakrut

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    Congrats Andy!

    T
     
  5. Dubbya

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    Great job, congrats on the bird DA!
     
  6. Tony

    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Great bird, Doc! Congrats!!
     
  7. ZachCL

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    Atta way Doc. Great bird.
     
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    That thing is a monster! Congrats!!!
     
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    Wow! 24lbs...that's a big one! Congrats.
     
  10. dukemichaels

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    You the man.

    Congrats again.:cool:
     
  11. Ben/PA

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    Nice bird Doc. Congrats.
     
  12. mobow

    mobow Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I don't give a damn how you killed that bird......That's a HELL of gobbler! Thanks for sharing it!! Man, that ole boy's got some hooks on him!!
     
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    Awesome bird! Congrats!!!!!!!
     
  14. Dr Andy

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    Thanks for all your kind words. Three years of passing on Jakes and making every mistake in the book I finally connect!
     
  15. Schultzy

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    Very nice, congratulation's!!!
     
  16. Rory/MO

    Rory/MO Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Awesome! That's a big bird! Congrats!
     
  17. Dr Andy

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    Here's another pic[​IMG]
     
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    D.A. My man!!!!!Dam nice bird!! What a whopper, Them heavy ones suck for carring when your way back :d By the way :hail:
     
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    Great Bird!!
     
  20. Dr Andy

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    Not very far to the truck, but I was hunting out of a blind,with a folding chair (hey, I'm into comfort, sue me!) i did need to make two trips!
     

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