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Team 7 - ''JAKES OR BETTER''

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Wow - the C.O.'s must be in short supply like here in MN. I'd hate to hunt the pubic land out there!

I hope we're able to have greater opportunities to hunt birds here in MN one day. We've come a long ways in the past 10 years but still have some work to do. I only get an April tag once every 3 years! At least you can buy OTC tags for May when you're not drawn. That's a start.

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Archerysniper Grand Master

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Either way, I'm expecting a nice bird from Davey! How's that for pressure on the guide? smile

Here is a pic of what they look like Gordie,my guiding was pretty good this morning. Called this one into range thru the hurricane strength winds. Davey if you want to fire your guide and actually have a chance at a bird I have tomorrow open. shockedlaugh

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Davey said he ready for another day in the blind with dad first AS

Nice bird and I didnt know that they came to the sound of you snoring grin but if thats how you call em in then you must be really good at it laugh

We only had one hen in view today and a gobbler that just circled around our blind at about 75 yrds

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Davey never got out today as I had His brother at the doctors most of the day. We will get out one more morning and after school these last three days.

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Between sick kids and drivers training and school activitys doesnt look like Davey will be on a bird this year.

Sorry guys that we couldnt make it happen.

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What a gorgeous last day too. I'm sure Davey had a blast being out in the woods chasin' those birds down!

Any other reports from the team?

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I had two chances with the bow down in Missouri. One I got busted while drawing and the other a group of jakes wandered in completely silent and I was completely unprepared and eating a sandwich. They didn't stick around long when I had to reach for my bow.....

It was pretty awesome though. Both encounters were at 4-5yds. Its amazing having birds that close.

All I have left is my MN season and maybe a last ditch trip back to Nebraska.

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I had two chances with the bow down in Missouri. One I got busted while drawing and the other a group of jakes wandered in completely silent and I was completely unprepared and eating a sandwich. They didn't stick around long when I had to reach for my bow.....

It was pretty awesome though. Both encounters were at 4-5yds. Its amazing having birds that close.

All I have left is my MN season and maybe a last ditch trip back to Nebraska.

No blind ?

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HAHA I can just imagine you trying to draw with a ham samich hanging out of your mouth. Should have use Rye bread it blends in better. shocked

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This was from inside the double bull blind.javascript: void(0) The tom was literally at 4-5yds. He was super spooky. He never gobbled. He never made an aggressive move. He walked in really submissive. I waited till he was looking the other way and when I drew, he turned and looked right into the blind and ran away.

The jakes, well, I'm sure I made some noise trying to move for my bow.

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All part of the challenge of getting one w/ archery tackle. That's why we do it. It'll be all that sweeter when you finally connect!

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