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Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on April 21, 2007, 09:03 PM:
Krusty 
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on April 21, 2007, 09:13 PM:
Real nice bird you got there,, Good shooting..
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on April 21, 2007, 09:40 PM:
WoooHooo!!! Way to go Krusty. I almost asked, What the hell kind of rainbow colored quail that was laying across your shotgun. Imagine the turkey head under the rack and out of view. The funky quail has a little white head resting on the barrel, bright red neck, lighter on the belly (towards the right), with the white growing into blue wing tips and tail feathers.
SHEEESH! Atleast I think I never inhaled. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Brad Norman (Member # 234) on April 21, 2007, 10:08 PM:
Great job Krusty. I love seeing turkey pics! Tell us the story.
Posted by ninthinning (Member # 900) on April 22, 2007, 04:11 AM:
You look proud! Save the three wing bones in each wing for wing bone calls.
9th
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on April 22, 2007, 06:31 AM:
Horn rattling for turkey??? Now that's a concept one doesn't hear much about!!
Nice bird......Be proud!!
Posted by TRnCO (Member # 690) on April 22, 2007, 07:40 AM:
A picture without a story just leaves us hangin' Please tell us it wasn't a road kill that you chose to pose with ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Nice bird KK. Now tell us the story!
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on April 22, 2007, 02:30 PM:
Krusty, great picture, nice gobbler... must be a great story behind it... please do tell...
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on April 22, 2007, 02:42 PM:
Thanks guys.
Locohead,
It took a minute, but I see your funky bird now.
9th,
I didn't bother to save anything, for a trophy, but the tail.
TR,
My "turkey story" is actually almost as long and sad as my coyote story.
It would be worse, but turkey season is only a month long.
Quite a few years back now, Curt (of the lion pic thread) put on a coyote caller's rendezvous for the guys in our area.
That was my introduction to predator calling, and to wild turkeys.
Before that weekend, I had no idea we had turkeys, way out west.
The following spring, I set out in search of them, armed with my free turkey tag... and no clue.
Some five or six springs later, after much frustration, it all came together.
The hunt report goes as follows;
Tuesday evening, after dinner, I hear turkeys gobbling up on the hill above the ranch house.
After putting them to bed, I couldn't wait until morning.
At 4:10 I rolled off my cot, and got ready.
By shootin' light, I had made my way to the first ridge (behind me in the photo), and I could see three toms (200yards away) struttin' up and down the skidder road in the deep bowl in the side of the hill.
After working these guys for an hour or two, making stands as I made my way around the bowl, and staying just over the skyline from thier view, a group of hens came down the hill and lead the toms off the other way.
That was the first time I'd ever Heard a gobble, seen a tom turkey, let alone a turkey fight, so I was happy.
Jim's been logging off the back forty, so I cut and branched trees, and thinned brush all day.
After work, I skipped dinner, grabbed a snack, and took off for a hunt.
The hill across from the house is a little over 1100' higher than the ranch, and cone shaped.
I took a long circuitous route, spiralling up the powerline road around the north side, and up to the summit.
You can take the boy away from climbing, but I still have to summit something once in a while. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
And being conical, with a great view from the top, it's a good place to spot game from.
I saw two toms just over the propery line, in the "big U-shaped field" on the neighbor's place.
I howled a few times, and heard gobblers on the ridge to the north, too far away to work before dark.
I sat down a little ways down into the trees from the top, to get out of the wind, and eat my snack.
It felt really good, right at that moment, just to be out there.
A long flat ramp leads you off the hill to the south, then turns back towards the ranch, and right into the bowl. I think it's what's left of the mine road.
Not far down the ramp, I spot the shed antler in a place where the trees open up.
I was really hoping to find a good one this turkey season, to complete my rattling set.
I looked a bit for it's match, picked it up and hooked it on my game bag belt by the eyeguard, and went on down the hill.
I'd stop and call every now and then, and then I got a gobble, from somebody close!
Around the side of the hill, just over the crest of the ramp, was a tom turkey on his way in... I didn't have time to put on my head net or gloves, or even consider putting out my hen decoy.
I sat down, and wiggled my feet in good so I'd be set on the steep hillside, scratched a bit like a hen to cover the noise, mounted up my shotgun, and clicked off the safety.
All of the sudden I catch movement, downhill, out of the corner my right eye.
Coming out from behind a stump, 30 yards away, is my bird.
I swung his way, he popped his head up and screeched to a halt, and I let him have it!
A 20ga load of Federal #6 hits him right in the head and neck.
BANG! Flop, flop, FLOP, flip... off he goes, down the 50° hillside.
Oh CRAP! If he makes it to the trees he's gonna disappear, just like my god damn coyote! I'm thinkin'... as I take off as fast as I can, bounding in huge steps and over rocks and stumps.
After pulling out a few feathers, and getting scratched by a spur and claws, trying to grab the bird, I think to use the antler.
I whipped the shed from my belt, and stabbed it into the soft dirt, pinning his head down.
At the same time, with the crook of my other arm, I catch myself on a small pine tree, and the chase is over.
I had to stand on his neck for a minute, to keep him from tumbling off while he rattled down, then it really was all over.
He weighed about 16 pounds, had a 7" beard, and 1/2" spurs.
No monster for the record books, but it beats getting beat.
Krusty
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on April 22, 2007, 03:11 PM:
That's a hell of a story, Krusty. Gad to see a little success come your way; you do look proud!
Thanks for sharing. You took your sweet time getting back to us. Building anticipation?
Good hunting. LB
Posted by KevinKKaller (Member # 559) on April 22, 2007, 05:03 PM:
Nice bird KK
We went out today
It raind hear all day But we did find some good mushrooms.
Maybe next weekend
Good Hunting Kevin
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on April 22, 2007, 07:23 PM:
"Building anticipation?"
That is sorta my style, remember the moutain coyote story, I drop a fat juicy hint (of sucess) and then let you guys squirm.
It makes a simple story like "some dork took forever, before he finally walked into the woods and shot a turkey" sound exciting.
In some ways this was a gift from the Hunting Gods, the same way my buck was.
Maybe I'm not yet worthy of a gift like a coyote, because I haven't worked my way up to it?
You don't start at the top.
It's been a heck of a "year of firsts" though.
Starting in November, I got my first trapping license, shot my first buck/deer, my first pintail duck, my first banded duck, and my first turkey.
I trapped my first raccoon, my first mink, muskrat, 'possum, otter and beaver.
I saw my first shirus moose, my first badger, and Friday on the drive home I saw my first grey fox.
November isn't all that far off, but I'm going to try and get some more firsts done by then.
Kevin,
That's the thing I have learned to love about turkey season, it's spring, and there's lots of good reasons to be in the woods... even if you don't see a turkey.
Krusty
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on April 23, 2007, 04:43 AM:
Krusty, great story;
Congratulations on all the cherry breaking events.
Posted by KevinKKaller (Member # 559) on April 23, 2007, 07:13 PM:
KK we are realy trying to bate bears but thay arnt moving aroung yet
No one in our area is geting hit yet. Last weekend we herd a bunch of turkeys but diddent have our turky gear with us So this weekend I took my Bow along too.
Raind all day so we scouted out some new country and looked at our bait stations again In hopes of a hit.
Next weekend we will be at it again I Hope the bears start moving I think I will cary my Bow I have never shot a bear with a bow.
The way 2 of our stations are set up it will be good for a bow and our 3 station is wear the turkeys are hanging around
I can always dreem of a dubbol RIGHT! LOL
Good hunting Kevin
Posted by slydog (Member # 389) on April 26, 2007, 10:43 AM:
Congrats Krusty,
You sir have paid your shair of the dues. That looks to be a great bird. Did you save the wing bones? if you did I would like to build you a yelper from them to always have a call to remember this hunt from. Need all 3 wing bones and a month to do the work and finish but I know you would be proud of it.
Anyway Itsgood to see you on top of the pile and not lookin up at it . I'm pleased for you and wish you much success in the future. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
sly
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on April 26, 2007, 11:34 AM:
Sly,
Thanks for the congratulations.
No sir, I did not save the wingbones, or the beard.
That's a very generous offer though, so thanks just the same.
(* Would you like to have one of the strikers I made?)
This bird died, for revenge, and that was trophy enough.
I feel much better now.
Until I know whether this thing tastes nasty, or not, I'm not even going to bother going after another one (we're allowed two a season).
Krusty
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on April 26, 2007, 12:55 PM:
Krusty, if you are going to cook that bird... please ensure there is plenty of moisture available for it... they do not have the fat content that the butter ball brands have.
I like fill the cavity with some apples & limes, put some seaoning on it, then put it in one of those backing bags and let it cook in the oven or roaster... another method is to put it in a smoker and use a moist smoke type process... apple wood works great...
Posted by slydog (Member # 389) on April 26, 2007, 01:06 PM:
Krusty, Thats a shame about the wing bones. As far as me getting one of your strikers, I would be honered to purchase one of your strikers as I have almost 100 custom strikers and I am always lookin for "The One". I saw them at TTPP and thought about pming you.
Is your address still the 22nd ave address that I have had for years or has it changed? If it has changed please pm or E-mail me your correct address so I can send you something I think you will like...
I'm so jacked about your turkey, persistance pays and BTW I hunt for revenge also........LOL
I will be out of pocket for 12 days starting the 28th through the 10th of may, but after that I will try to get ahold of you and maybe work a trade or something for one of your strikers.
Good hunting and like you said its not the kill its the time spent outside......Just enjoy your time and the rest is frosting....
sly
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on April 26, 2007, 03:00 PM:
Norm,
Part of the reason I don't have the wingbones, is we butchered it.
My dad breasted it out, like a duck, and cut off the legs, we seal-a-meal bagged it up, and froze it for the drive home.
I have a kettle smoker, with a water tub in it, and a big pile of cherry wood.
One of the ladies at the trapper's assoc meeting the other day, suggested mixing some beef fat with it and making turkey burger, after I (cold) smoked it.
Let's see... smoked, heavy seasoned wet marinates, chili, hamburger helper, etc.?
This ain't no pheasant, is it? ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
It is a game animal, and I'm game to at least try it.
Sly,
I wasn't fishin' for a sale, if somebody don't start takin' some of these strikers I'll have 100 of 'em.
It'd be tough to make the 28th, but I offered one so you might be able to field test it.
No, my address has changed, I'll send my new shipping info.
Good luck on your trip.
Krusty
Posted by slydog (Member # 389) on April 26, 2007, 06:15 PM:
Hey Krusty,
I know you weren't tryin to push a sale, I just know how much time you put into your work that I feel its worth somethin. I would be glad to field test your strikers and you know me, I'll tell you the truth, good or bad.Either way I would like to aquire one of your strikers.
I will be hunting in Wa. next Thursday,Friday and Saturday, tryin to get my first Wa. bird.
Good turkey recipt: cut breasts into strips 1 to 1 1/2" wide and 2" long 3/4" thick, salt and pepper, get shake and bake fish or poultry mix and coat strips. Add a little tony Chacheres original "Creole" seasoning,
Put around 4" of penut oil in your deep fryer and heat to 250*, put 10 to 15 strips in and cook untill golden brown, let cool and eat them fast or you will not get any.
this is a new recipt I just learned to do in La. hunting with them coonasses and I like it better than any other way I have ever cooked wild turkey. You might want to try it, I promise its good eats.
sly
Posted by tlbradford (Member # 1232) on April 26, 2007, 08:17 PM:
Basically Krusty, you have to really do a lot to make a wild turkey taste good. Another option is to pick your favorite marinade and make some jerky.
Big congrats on the turkey, Krusty. They sure are fun to chase around the woods.
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on April 26, 2007, 10:21 PM:
Too Weird guys. I pluck a turkey, fill the innards with apples, grapes, onions and such, cover it with a baggie, cook and eat it just like a Thanksgiving turkey. The taste is super wonderfulisimo!!!
That deep fry sounds good though. mmmm yummmm
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on May 09, 2007, 06:03 PM:
Cherry smoked, wild turkey teriyaki, is good.
Krusty
Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on May 09, 2007, 06:09 PM:
Krusty,
That's why you never got that second piece of Mesquite that I cut for you.
I used it to smoke a couple of sides of beef ribs. They turned out Awesome!
Posted by 3 Toes (Member # 1327) on May 09, 2007, 06:24 PM:
Krusty, I shoulda told ya that these clowns were feeding you full of it. I would rather eat a wild turkey than a domestic any day. I can't stand a store bought dry white meat turkey, but wild turkey done up in a dutch oven is good eatin. I still don't care to hunt them or clean the stinkin critters but as far as the meat goes.... it's good!
Posted by slydog (Member # 389) on May 11, 2007, 10:53 PM:
Hey Krusty,
Got my Washington bird, 22lbs, 10 3/4" beard, 7/8" spurs. Wasn't able to get the video but got the audio and some footage of the hen he was corting, You should see how high that damned thing jumped when I shot her lover.....LOL
That makes 6 gobblers and a bearded hen this spring, 7states and 7 birds. The bad news is that I will not be able to hunt for myself anymore this season as I have 3 kids to get birds for and, for me that means 2 years in a row, Idaho has kicked my ass.........NFF.... There is always next year...
I will be going for the slam next year. All 4 sub-spiecies, Meriams, Rio Grands, Eastern and Ociola. {I know I didn't spell that right but what the hell} I only lack one this year but I'm out of time.
I would like to aquire one of them strikers if the offer still stands.
I don't know if anyone knows but one of the guys that I hunted with in Kansas, Kent Constable and his wife and sons lost their home and Kents shop to a tornado last Saturday night. It is hard for me to grasp loosing everything but the cloths on your back in just an instant but I have seen pictures and they don't match the pictures I took there the 15th of april. I sure feel lucky....
Congrats again Krusty
sly
Posted by Krustyklimber (Member # 72) on May 13, 2007, 08:52 PM:
quote:
I would like to aquire one of them strikers if the offer still stands.
Sure. E-mail me if you could, with your shipping address, I've got a "1 of 1" striker I think you'd like.
It was a good year for turkey hunters in Washington, nice to hear you got one too.
Krusty
Posted by George Ackley (Member # 898) on May 21, 2007, 06:42 PM:
Congrats on your tom pal,,
Sorry i was late in replying but I to been out after them also.
just one more week of this madness and it will be over, the 4am wake up's are killing me.
so again congrats pal and keep on keeping on
Posted by Az-Hunter (Member # 17) on May 21, 2007, 07:43 PM:
You'll have to hunt a bit harder to grab the slam sly....there are six subspecies, not four.
Five subspecies in the US, although Im not sure if the Goulds can be hunted in Az yet or not,but there is always old mexico where they can be hunted,and the oceolated turkey down in south america.
[ May 21, 2007, 07:44 PM: Message edited by: Az-Hunter ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 21, 2007, 08:40 PM:
You think you are so smart, Vic. You forgot the Buterball.
Good hunting. LB
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on May 22, 2007, 04:58 AM:
The Goulds can be hunted in AZ, but there are 2 or 4 tags per year given out... Mexico is the best chance for that species...
[ May 22, 2007, 04:58 AM: Message edited by: Norm ]
Posted by George Ackley (Member # 898) on May 22, 2007, 07:31 AM:
Isn't the slam all 4 birds and the grand slam all 5?
good luck next year sly,,
you come down here to PA and get your Eastern and maybe a covenant PA coyote.
i will save this long beard for ya..
photos ofF my video so it ant the best
[ May 22, 2007, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: George Ackley ]
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on May 24, 2007, 06:07 PM:
Ha Ha Leon', that was a good one - Butterball!!!
Great pictures George! Congrats. Yumm Yumm Gobble Gobble Gobble!!!
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