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Unread 05-02-2022, 05:16 AM   #1
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Our NH spring turkey season opened on May 1st, had a good day., called in 8 birds missed 2 . but did hit the last one. i was using my NH 10 ga. with 32 in barrels choked .038 in both. shooting 1 3/8th oz 6's. This is the 1st turkey i have shot with this gun. bird was 19 lbs with 3/4 inch spurs and a 9 1/2 in beard.
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Wow! 8 birds called, 2 shot at is a great day hunting turkeys. Nice going Scott.
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Nice New Hampshire bird with a 10 bore---congratulations.

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Congrats Scotty! - You must know the right areas to hunt! Eight birds called in without calling in other hunters - now that's impressive!





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Good Bird, and a nice shotgun too!
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Nice ! How far was the bird when you popped him ?
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what a great hunt and did with the mighty ten....charlie
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Nice ! How far was the bird when you popped him ?
about 35 yds. he just dropped dead with out a wiggle out of him, i never had one do that before.
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about 35 yds. he just dropped dead with out a wiggle out of him, i never had one do that before.
A good, clean head shot will do that every time. Nice shooting.
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none of my turkeys I shot ever just dropped they kicked around for a while...now a few deer I shot never even batted a eye.charlie
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