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Post by ET on Dec 16, 2009 20:18:38 GMT -5
After shooting a Wild Turkey there’s the chore of carrying the bird back to your vehicle. In my case that usually is more than 500yds. Okay grab the birds legs together above the Spur, hoist over the shoulder and away we go. For a Jake no sweat but try this with a mature Tom over 22lbs. Those spurs can dig into your pinkies and create some hurt as it did earlier this Spring for me. So I decided to put something together that might make that chore a little easier. It’s just some parachute cord with hang-mans nooses on the ends to slip past the spurs and then snug on the bird’s legs. In the middle is some extra material sewn on for a better hand fit for handling. Well be interesting to see how well it works.  Just out of curiosity I wonder how others handle carrying their Turkey out back to the vehicle? Ed |
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Post by dpoor65 on Dec 16, 2009 21:02:28 GMT -5
up till today the same old painfull way you did.....thanks & I'll save you a drum stick
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Post by whyohe on Dec 16, 2009 21:05:09 GMT -5
PATENT THAT FAST! that is a good idea!
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Post by ET on Dec 17, 2009 17:02:50 GMT -5
Elkboy65 Hey I’m going to hold you on that offer for a drumstick.  Whyohe Appreciate the kind compliment but I’m a lousy businessman. I get more satisfaction sharing an idea with others than marketing one. Not saying I’m rich by any means at the moment (need to check my Lotto Tickets) but just derive more pleasure sharing. Like any idea development there’s always another approach sparked from the first one. I will be making another along this line with only one loop. Then I get to try both and see which I feel is the best. But in the end no more spurs dug into my pinkies while toting a harvested Turkey. ;D Ed |
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Post by artjr338wm on Dec 21, 2009 18:54:45 GMT -5
Great idea, but is that not what the pouch in the back of a turkey vest is for?
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Post by ET on Dec 21, 2009 20:39:58 GMT -5
Great idea, but is that not what the pouch in the back of a turkey vest is for? Good question, now I have two. Is it manditory to wear a Turkey Vest while hunting turkeys? If the Turkey Vest with weight in the back pouch pulls the shoulders slightly backwards irritating the lower back can I not shift the weight to the shoulder for a more direct downward force that's less irriatating to the back? Ed |
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Post by artjr338wm on Dec 25, 2009 15:05:58 GMT -5
ET,
Answer to question #1-No, but turkey hunting without a good vest is like hunting without wearing WP boots, can be done but ain't much fun.
Answer to question #2-Yes, but I have never given that much thought as my back is good, but my right hip is my only source of discomfort as it relates to sitting while hunting.
Hope you are enjoying a great Christmas day,
Arthur.
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Post by ET on Dec 25, 2009 16:42:56 GMT -5
ET, Answer to question #1-No, but turkey hunting without a good vest is like hunting without wearing WP boots, can be done but ain't much fun. Answer to question #2-Yes, but I have never given that much thought as my back is good, but my right hip is my only source of discomfort as it relates to sitting while hunting. Hope you are enjoying a great Christmas day, Arthur. Artjr338wm I wish I had a stronger back at times but through a few injuries even though I was never incapacitated and the ravages of time and aging the back is not what it used to be. So now I take more care of it and avoid aggravating it to hopefully extend the life usage from it. In the Spring hunt Toms at times become none response to calling with windy or wet days with drizzle and the morning choir of Turkeys seems to have disappeared. On those mornings I prefer a coat that addresses wind and wet condition over a vest. Granted you won’t get a debate from me about WP boots when Turkey Hunting. Wet feet kills any hunt quickly. But on nice days I do prefer a vest to carry all the equipment of different calls, binoculars, etc. Here I try my hand at calling to try to seduce a love sick Tom. Then there’s the fall hunt when archery season for deer is also open here. If one has a Fall Turkey license and no deer shows up the hunter will in some cases tag a turkey with his bow (it’s legal) or Cross–Bow if it crosses his path. Not trying to be smart but have yet to see a deer bow-hunter wearing a vest on the off chance he gets a bird instead of a deer. But then again haven't see what every deer hunter wears either. As seen different Hunters have different approaches to clothing and equipment as to what suits them best for the hunt at different times and conditions. The trick in the end is getting your game out with the least effort and discomfort as possible. At least I try too with whatever method best suits me. Now if I had a stronger back I would probably go with your recommendation of using the vest when wearing one. In return I too hope you are enjoying a wonderful Christmas Day. Ed |
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Post by mshm99 on Dec 25, 2009 17:48:07 GMT -5
Regarding turkey legs: I wish I had shoe leather as tough!
mshm
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Post by ET on Jan 10, 2010 8:57:21 GMT -5
Just thought I would share my final approach for a carry strap to carry a Turkey. Originally was going to go to a single loop but then changed my mind to stay with the double loop hold.  From the original concept I just added a wider strap shifted 90-degrees that I felt would be easier to hold. Come the Spring hunt I will then learn if this reasoning adds up. Ed |
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Post by tick on Jan 10, 2010 11:45:54 GMT -5
I bought a blaze orange tote bag at Wal-Mart several years ago. I take it rabbit hunting and turkey hunting. It comes with shoulder straps and rides high on your back. It folds easily into a pocket until needed. Works great for turkey! I got it after season and only paid about $5.00 for it.
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