Weekend Turkey and Hog Success at Oz Acres! - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Michael · 04-15-2018, 09:50 PM

Jeff (Oz_Ag) and I have been trying to get together for several months (or longer) to do some video collaboration and exchange ideas for our respective YouTube channels.

We were finally able to coordinate our schedules to meet up this past weekend. The weather was pretty rough early Saturday morning so, for the sake of our electronics, we decided to hunt out of a box blind for hogs. We had a HUGE boar that came in really early, but he's a smart one and sensed something was up. He vacated quickly.

The forecast said the rain would clear around daylight, but we were getting rain, and even hail, late into the morning. When it finally let up, we grabbed our (considerable) gear and hiked around the property in search of hogs or turkeys, but with no luck.

We met up with EOTR pro staffer (and fellow TBHer) George Zedan, for lunch in Weimer, and then returned to Oz Acres early afternoon. Jeff and I again worked our away across the property, calling for birds and walking slowly in search of hogs.

We decided to set up on a platform overlooking a large field to see if something worked in. We watched several deer, and then spotted three gobblers working their way in. It took a bit for one to finally present a shot. I drew back, quickly settled the pin and shot the bird. The arrow hit hard! He tried to flee, but was unable to get far. The other birds immediately turned on the downed bird and started spurring and pecking at the still breathing carcass.

Jeff tried to get a follow up shot on one of the other birds, but a limb prevented the shot. He called softly to get the attention of the gobblers, but they worked around the side and then behind us without ever presenting a shot.

We met back up with George at dark to see that he had shot a REALLY nice boar!

Thanks, Jeff, for the invite and for putting me on a good gobbler! I enjoyed hanging out with Jeff and George and exchanging techniques and ideas to help improve our video productions!
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Be looking for video footage on our respective YouTube channels (Michael Middleton TBH and EOTR Outdoors)!

SHOOTNSTR8 · 04-16-2018, 06:41 AM

Congrats to both of you

Bone Thug · 04-16-2018, 06:49 AM

Congrats...

DUKFVR · 04-16-2018, 07:24 AM

Congrats! Fun weekend for sure!

treestandjunky · 04-16-2018, 07:48 AM

It was a great day, thanks again for coming out and hopefully we can do it again soon!

Michael · 04-16-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by treestandjunky

It was a great day, thanks again for coming out and hopefully we can do it again soon!

Indeed it was! Congrats on the tusker!

Oz_Ag · 04-16-2018, 12:34 PM

It was a fun weekend! Congrats Michael and George! Well done fellas.

Michael and I should have 2 awesome videos ready for y'all in a few weeks!

Michael · 04-16-2018, 01:23 PM

Sorry, I posted this in the wrong forum.

bowhuntertex · 04-16-2018, 02:46 PM

Looks like a good hunt despite the weather and wind.

lab man · 04-16-2018, 02:46 PM

Congrats

SwampRabbit · 04-16-2018, 02:52 PM

Congrats to you both! Can't wait to see the vid of the turkey... they still have me tore up that I am watching vids even though I only have 1 tag left to burn.

CalcasieuTiger · 05-02-2018, 11:11 AM

Good lookin bird

AntlerCollector · 05-02-2018, 11:20 AM

Congrats guys

Burnadell · 05-02-2018, 11:25 AM

Congrats on a successful hunt!

04-15-2018, 09:50 PM	#1
Michael Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home: Hallettsville, TX Photo/Video: Canon 7D DSLR Hunt In: Webb, LaSalle, Lavaca	Weekend Turkey and Hog Success at Oz Acres! Jeff (Oz_Ag) and I have been trying to get together for several months (or longer) to do some video collaboration and exchange ideas for our respective YouTube channels. We were finally able to coordinate our schedules to meet up this past weekend. The weather was pretty rough early Saturday morning so, for the sake of our electronics, we decided to hunt out of a box blind for hogs. We had a HUGE boar that came in really early, but he's a smart one and sensed something was up. He vacated quickly. The forecast said the rain would clear around daylight, but we were getting rain, and even hail, late into the morning. When it finally let up, we grabbed our (considerable) gear and hiked around the property in search of hogs or turkeys, but with no luck. We met up with EOTR pro staffer (and fellow TBHer) George Zedan, for lunch in Weimer, and then returned to Oz Acres early afternoon. Jeff and I again worked our away across the property, calling for birds and walking slowly in search of hogs. We decided to set up on a platform overlooking a large field to see if something worked in. We watched several deer, and then spotted three gobblers working their way in. It took a bit for one to finally present a shot. I drew back, quickly settled the pin and shot the bird. The arrow hit hard! He tried to flee, but was unable to get far. The other birds immediately turned on the downed bird and started spurring and pecking at the still breathing carcass. Jeff tried to get a follow up shot on one of the other birds, but a limb prevented the shot. He called softly to get the attention of the gobblers, but they worked around the side and then behind us without ever presenting a shot. We met back up with George at dark to see that he had shot a REALLY nice boar! Thanks, Jeff, for the invite and for putting me on a good gobbler! I enjoyed hanging out with Jeff and George and exchanging techniques and ideas to help improve our video productions! Be looking for video footage on our respective YouTube channels (Michael Middleton TBH and EOTR Outdoors)! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-16-2018, 01:23 PM	#8
Michael Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home: Hallettsville, TX Photo/Video: Canon 7D DSLR Hunt In: Webb, LaSalle, Lavaca	Sorry, I posted this in the wrong forum. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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04-16-2018, 06:41 AM	#2
SHOOTNSTR8 Four Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Far North Houston Hunt In: Lavaca County	Congrats to both of you

04-16-2018, 06:49 AM	#3
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Congrats...

04-16-2018, 07:24 AM	#4
DUKFVR Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sorry Azz Houston Hunt In: San Saba,TX	Congrats! Fun weekend for sure!

04-16-2018, 07:48 AM	#5
treestandjunky Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cypress,Tx. Hunt In: Basdrop co., Fayette co.	It was a great day, thanks again for coming out and hopefully we can do it again soon!

04-16-2018, 12:34 PM	#7
Oz_Ag Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Weimar, TX Hunt In: Colorado & Duval Counties	It was a fun weekend! Congrats Michael and George! Well done fellas. Michael and I should have 2 awesome videos ready for y'all in a few weeks!

04-16-2018, 02:46 PM	#9
bowhuntertex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wimberley Hunt In: Where ever the wind takes me......	Looks like a good hunt despite the weather and wind.

04-16-2018, 02:46 PM	#10
lab man Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Callahan	Congrats

04-16-2018, 02:52 PM	#11
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Hill Country & East Texas	Congrats to you both! Can't wait to see the vid of the turkey... they still have me tore up that I am watching vids even though I only have 1 tag left to burn.

05-02-2018, 11:11 AM	#12
CalcasieuTiger Spike Join Date: Jan 2018	Good lookin bird

05-02-2018, 11:20 AM	#13
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Hardin/Polk Co., TX. Bon Weir, Newton Co., El Dorado, Schleicher Co., TX.	Congrats guys

05-02-2018, 11:25 AM	#14
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	Congrats on a successful hunt!