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Turkey Reaper — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:18:04 GMT

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great season for gobblers

yougots2bkidding — Sun, 09 May 2010 21:15:31 GMT

1st time to turkey hunt,, got 1 in 10 minutes,, talk about luck.. I thought this is pretty cool so I went up to my lease in Ga. to try my luck again. Went out to the first spot and didn't hear or see anything, so we decided to hit another spot and when we got to the power line we could see a few black spots on the sand hill about 700 yards away we stopped dead in our tracks and hit the call those spots started to move so we knew they were turkey. They started to come and as soon as they got to the creek and couldn't see us move we moved up about 75 yrds. and hid behind a cut pine branch. they gobbled once they hit the creek and no more, I thought they might have stopped, but after a few more minutes I saw both of them just to the right of me. I eased my gun up and waited for the righr moment. The first one was nice but the second one was bigger. Thought I would shoot the second one and let my friend shoot the first one, as he was right to my left about 20 ft. away. They came within 10 or so yrds. I pulled the trigger and the first one went straight down, and I thought how could I miss that close, but the big boy went down right after. 2 with 1 shot ,, how much luckier could I get..... I think I like this turkey hunting. I don't think I'll get that lucky again

Turkey lease/club wanted for 2011 season

nfturkeyhunter — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:39:29 GMT

I'm looking for a turkey lease or hunt club for Turkey season 2011. Would prefer within 45 mins of Tallahassee, in Florida or Georgia. Thanks

Turkey Lease for 2011

Bowhunter2 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:43:09 GMT

Im looking for a turkey lease somewhere in NF south GA or both. Anyone got anything?

Turkey Season

cyGraphics — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:36:38 GMT

Played hookie from work this morning and managed to see a few birds and a pile of deer. Had one bird working towards me then went the other direction about 100 yards out. Figured he saw a real bird, got spooked, or something else.

This best thing was my friend took his son and they doubled up on two Gobblers. Wish I had picts, but it was worthy of a mention. Anytime you take someone and can get a double, especially with your son is truly and awesome day.

Gun paint job question

FloridaFowler — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:35:30 GMT

Hey, I have a question about my gun. It already has a camo finish, so the finish is fairly flat, but sometimes when the sun hits it just right, it still seems fairly shiny. Would a flat spray-on clear coat be a bad idea, pointless, etc?

Spring Turkey Weekend #1

FloridaFowler — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:03:04 GMT

Where are all the pics and stories? Start posting! I'll be posting the sad tale of my opening weekend within the next couple days.

Tightening up for ole Tom

Bird Dog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:22:26 GMT

Turkey season is only 1 week away - does anyone know what they're gonna do yet?

Practicing Calling

cyGraphics — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:49:53 GMT

Couple tips for practicing calls.... I always drive around with a couple calls in the truck this time of year practicing pot calls or box calls at red lights. The beauty of diaphragm calls (mouth calls) is that they are hands free while driving.... in the woods too. Of course many people that use mouth calls place their hand up over their mouth so they technically aren't hands free anymore while hunting.

I also record my calls with my cell phone or camera and play them back to hear how I sound. I would recommend doing this at home or in the car while driving. I would also recommend recording at a distance or playing the calls back and standing several yards away. The call will sound differently than while you are playing the call. You'll be surprised that sometimes the call that didn't sound so good, actually sounds great.

Good luck to a great season.

[b]Jerry White Box Call (Dad's Calls - Dad's Favorite)- [/b]
[img]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/images/vest/white-box.jpg[/img]

Sound sample.
[url=http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/jerrywhite-box.mp3]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/jerrywhite-box.mp3[/url]

[b]David Halloran Pot Call - Crystal Mistress[/b]
[img]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/images/vest/crystal.jpg[/img]

Sound Sample
[url=http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/david-glass.mp3]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/david-glass.mp3[/url]

[b]David Halloran Box Call - Checkered Box / Yellow Poplar & Macassar Ebony[/b]
[img]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/images/vest/halloran-box.jpg[/img]

Sound Sample
[url=http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/halloran-box.mp3]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/mp3/halloran-box.mp3[/url]

Vest Modification

cyGraphics — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:29:47 GMT

Last year I was looking into buying a new vest and decided to go with the Mossy Oak Super Elite III Turkey Vest. I was also very interested in the Cabelas Tactical Tater. I liked features of both, but went with the Super Elite just because I could try it on first. One cool feature the the Cabelas vest had the the Mossy Oak vest lacked was an clip that would hold your sand paper or pad for roughing your slate and pot calls. So with a little leftover decoy line and a couple alligator clips I added my own to my vest. Clip the line to an inside pocket or anywhere on your vest and clip the other end of the line to your paper. I loved this feature last year in the field. Once I got setup I would unzip my pocket and let my sand paper hang down for easy access after calling. Plus I never lost track of my sandpaper or pad.

[img]http://www.tallahasseeoutdoors.com/images/vest/vest.jpg[/img]

Win this Turkey Gun for Only $1

cyGraphics — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:48:47 GMT

Donate and help support the Appalachee Longbeards Chapter of the NWTF. Did you know that NWTF is the largest private contributor to FWC? [b]That's right the National Wild Turkey Federation helps the Florida Wildlife Commission with more donations and in the ground projects than any other conservation organization out there.[/b] Buy a ticket today and help us help you.

Win this Remington 870 SPS Super Mag 12 ga in Mossy Oak Obsession with a thumbhole stock. A great turkey gun and could be yours for $1.

[b]That's right, $1![/b]
Drawing will be held on February 21 and the winner does not have to be present to win.

[b][url=http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org/R870-2010/product.aspx]Click here to buy your raffle tickets now![/url][/b]

[img]http://www.apalacheelongbeards.com/myJSSImages/image/870supermag.gif[/img]

Also, don't forget that our banquet has been moved back to August 14 this year. So please save the date for the largest conservation banquet of the year in Tallahassee. Last year we donated $48,000 to in the ground projects from our banquet alone. Because of this our chapter cleaned house with state awards at the state convention. We were the highest in dollars raised vs. dollars spent in all the chapters in Florida. Not only that, we were 1st place in regular members and 3rd in sponsors..... So thank you all for doing a great job and helping to preserve wildlife and the hunting heritage in our great state.

Favorite Glass Call?

cyGraphics — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:58:38 GMT

Was thinking about picking up a David Halloran call this year. Was wondering if any of you guys have used his calls and liked them? I almost bought one last year, but got one from a guy out of the montgomery area. Nice sound but the workmanship isn't as nice. Figured I couldn't go wrong with a call from Halloran considering his calls have won several national awards, etc....

Turkey Pics

FloridaFowler — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:41:53 GMT

So, where are all the turkey pics? Looks like everyone else's season is going about as good as mine....all I'd have to post is a coyote (had I remembered my camera).

Opening Weekend....

cyGraphics — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:33:49 GMT

The turkeys beat me two days in a row. I did have two toms roosted near me opening morning but couldn't get them in range. Fun to see though. Anybody have any luck?

Property for Turkey Hunting

bbprld — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:54:22 GMT

I have property available for Turkey Hunting. If interested contact Lyle
bbp@ureach.com or 850-443-0482

NWTF Annual Convention and Sport Show - Nashville, TN

cyGraphics — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:53:03 GMT

Just got back from the NWTF Annual Convention and thought I'd share some photos. I was really impressed to find out how big the entire show was. The exhibit hall had hundreds of vendors and they set a record crowd with over 47,000 people coming through. The evenings consisted of dinners mostly made up of committee members, sponsors, and other NWTF members. There must have been a a couple thousand folks that attended the dinners as well.

I attended as an Exhibitor and as an NWTF committee member. It was a great time and can't wait to do it again next year. It was awesome to find out more about the Federation and all the great things they do. It's a lot more than protecting and conserving the turkey. They really do fight for your hunting rights and preserving the hunting tradition.

Here are some pics....

[b]With David Blanton[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/chris.jpg[/img]

[b]Taxidermy Displays by Hazel Creek[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/slam.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/display1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/display2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/display3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/display4.jpg[/img]

[b]Taxidermy Competetion[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/tax7.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/tax3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/tax4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/display5.jpg[/img]

[b]Custom Made Call Competetion[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/call.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/call1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/call3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/call4.jpg[/img]

[b]Our JSS Both[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/jss.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/jss1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/sgr.jpg[/img]

[b]Dinner with Blake Shelton Performing[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/stage2.jpg[/img]

[b]Exhibit Hall[/b]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/ex2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/exhibit.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/exhibit1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/nwtf2009/exhibit2.jpg[/img]

NWTF Gun of the Year Tickets

sshafer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:16:27 GMT

Long recognized as a leader in the gun industry, Winchester introduces yet another outstanding firearm. The 2009 NWTF Gun of the Year is a Winchester Super X3, general purpose, gas-operated, 12-gauge autoloading shotgun with a matte gray receiver that will make a stately addition to any collection. The stock and fore-end are checkered high-grade walnut with a satin finish. Elegant gold plates on either side of the stock are laser engraved with "National Wild Turkey Federation" on one side, and the round NWTF logo and "Preserving the Hunting Tradition" on the other side.

Tickets are $20 and the winner will be drawn at the banquet. Get your tickets here: http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org/banquet/2009GOY/product.aspx

Win a New Bow and Support the NWTF

cyGraphics — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:35:11 GMT

The Apalachee Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is selling raffle tickets for a new Diamond Marquis Bow by Bowtech. The raffle tickets are $10 a piece and no more than 400 tickets will be sold. For complete bow and drawing details visit [b][url]http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org/raffle[/url][/b]

Proceeds will benefit outreach programs of the Apalachee Longbeards the Tallahassee, FL chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Programs include, but are not limited to, [url=http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/]JAKES[/url] (NWTF youth program), [url=http://www.wheelinsportsmen.org/]Wheelin' Sportsmen[/url] (NWTF disabled hunters) and the [url=http://www.thefutureofhunting.org/]Future of Hunting in Florida[/url].

[b]Bow Details:[/b]
Diamond Marquis by Bowtech

[u]Package includes:[/u]
Hostage Rest by Octane
Cobra Sidewinder 5-pin Radiant Sight
Peep Sight
Quiver
1 Dozen Gold Tip Arrows with Field Tips
Plano Hard Plastic Case
Approximate Average Retail - $1,050.00

[b]Drawing Information:[/b]
When: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 3:00 PM
Where: Sportsman's Warehouse, 4059 Lagniappe Way, Tallahassee, FL
Tickets: 1 for $10
Tickets will be mailed and no more than 400 will be sold.

[url=http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org/raffle][b]Click here to Purchase Tickets[/b][/url]

Winners need not be present to win. The bow will be fitted to the winner. Tickets will be mailed to participants by the Apalachee Longbeards.
[img]http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org/raffleimages/bowtech.jpg[/img]

Tallahassee Chapter of the NWTF

cyGraphics — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:05:56 GMT

The Apalachee Longbeards is our local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This is a national conservation group and has done a great job with bringing back the Wild Turkey in the State of Florida as well as the rest of the country.

Their annual hunting heritage banquet has already took place for 2008, but they already are gearing up for 2009. To find out more visit their web site at [url=http://www.apalacheelongbeards.org]www.apalacheelongbeards.org[/url]

Nebraska Turkey Trip

cyGraphics — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:22:59 GMT

I'll start things off here with a post from my Nebraska trip this spring. I guess it stinks that I had to go all the way to Nebraska to fill my tag this year, but that's hunting sometimes.

I tagged along with 3 friends to Fullerton, NE to chase Merriam's turkeys. They might have more of a hybrid there, but either way it was a Merriam to me. :) We all had a successful trip and throughly enjoyed the hunting. I would highly recommend it for someone that's never been or is use to hunting our much quieter Eastern turkeys around North Florida and South Georgia. I bet I heard more gobbling in three days than in the last fours years here around Tallahassee.

Below are a few pics from our trip.

Me and my Merrriam. I was lucky enough to get this bird around mid-day by myself. (I had to give my guide a hard time about this, but I was hoping to fill a tag on my own calling anyways.) He did put me on the spot and he was an awesome caller though. I really learned a lot from him.
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/tallyoutdoors/turkey/chris.jpg[/img]

All four of us with our birds.
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/tallyoutdoors/turkey/four.jpg[/img]

Me and my guide Ken. (Ken is another FL guy and normally guides osceola hunts down south)
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/tallyoutdoors/turkey/ken.jpg[/img]

Pretty Boy Decoy setup in a canyon
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/tallyoutdoors/turkey/prettyboy.jpg[/img]

River view at one hunting location.
[img]http://www.chrisyorkdesign.com/tallyoutdoors/turkey/river.jpg[/img]