turkey picture

Tim Kosteczko · March 27, 2007, 11:35:00 PM

Wow great photos guys, love to see the close ups, i broke my telephoto while in the woods and havent gotten a chance at pics like those in a while. someday i hope i get the chance to chase those meriams, they are gorgeous, but first things first i gota get one of these easterns

thanks for sharing guys

mqqse · March 28, 2007, 12:29:00 AM

Great pics everyone......Lon, those are fantastic. Wish my camera took pics like that.

the Ferret · March 28, 2007, 07:15:00 AM

So yours run off before season to huh Lon? Mine take off about 2 weeks before season opens. Actually I think they just head for more open fields and the hens are heading to nest. Happens every year.

It's 7:14 here now and they should be here in the yard in about 8:30, although it's raining so pics won't be very good if they do show up.

varmint · March 28, 2007, 07:26:00 AM

Very,very nice pictures......

Really like the Merriams pics.

Planning a trip to Ne. for next Spring,never hunted the Merriams before.

hunt it · March 28, 2007, 09:00:00 AM

This is from last spring. Birds just getting active here now. I will head out this weekend with the camera for some fun.

hunt it · March 28, 2007, 09:06:00 AM

Another shot from last year.

Aeronut · March 28, 2007, 01:05:00 PM

Beautiful pictures guys!

Dennis

HalfRack · March 28, 2007, 01:33:00 PM

I was concerned my dog Millie was going to run off the turkeys that were wintering with us, boy was I wrong! They were best buds. I have chickens, so Millie is used to birds around. Wouldn't you know it in Mn we have to apply Nov the year before we hunt and I fogot! It sure is great having them around.

-Mike

Patience · March 28, 2007, 03:57:00 PM

halfrack, It looks like the birds in my yard with my dog. As long as she doesn't chase them, they have no fear of her. I watched 3 hens feed in my yard for about a half hour, with my dog sitting on the steps less then 20 yards away. I was surprised the first time I say it because she usually chases everything that moves. I guess she figures that a bird that stands taller then her will put up more of a fight then she's interested in.LOL

the Ferret · March 28, 2007, 05:21:00 PM

Took this one about 5 mins ago. Had 5 toms and some hens in the yard. Course the toms had to put on a show. Not a neat pic as far as the pose goes, but look at the colors in the birds feathers...awesome

here's another full strut pose for you purists

the Ferret · March 28, 2007, 05:26:00 PM

Happy tails tooo youuuuu....until we meet again

bentpole · March 28, 2007, 05:48:00 PM

The talent of tradgangers never ceases to amaze me.

DarkeGreen · March 28, 2007, 06:52:00 PM

That's what I'm talk'n about!

bohuntr · March 28, 2007, 07:31:00 PM

Awesome pics guys!!! Lon hope to see you at the SDBI convention in Pierre this weekend. Dan

Woodduck · March 28, 2007, 11:56:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by the Ferret:
Happy tails tooo youuuuu....until we meet again

Happy trails and turkey tails, Ferret, and all, this year.

Good pictures, all.

blacktailchaser · March 29, 2007, 03:22:00 PM

hey ferret or mickey,you have some sweet photos of turkeys.i have a favor to ask.i get a little confused on shotplacement and was wondering if there is away you could repost some photos with a dot on the bird for where you would shoot them.the strutting gets me really bad at picking a spot.thanks john

the Ferret · March 29, 2007, 05:05:00 PM

blacktailchaser I'd probably try and hit him right around here