Nebraska 2013

[Powerstroke]

Today was a rough spring turkey opener in Nebraska. We had highs in the 20's, winds 20-30mph out of the NW and snow. We shoulda brought shotguns. We would have more snow geese than we could count.

Our go-to spot was void of birds and a neighboring landowner confirmed that. We headed to a backup spot with thousands of acres. After a couple miles of hiking in fresh snow and stiff winds we cut some tracks. We backtracked and found an area with a likely group of more than 50 birds.

This evening was cold and eventful. A parade of birds passed my buddy within 10 yds, but two shots later and they we no worse for the wear. That and the video shows more than 100 birds in the group with at least 10 toms, numerous jakes and a couple bearded ladies. There are lots of legal birds.

Tomorrow is supposed to be just as cold without the wind and snow. Hopefully we will fill a few tags. See you tomorrow.

[Hoyt4]

Good luck powerstroke, get back after them. Looks like you have some better weather coming later in the week.

[DonBo]

Too bad about the weather. At least you're not in tents this year huh?

Stay on 'em, thanks for the update. We'll be waiting for those photos.

[Borch]

Good luck Andy!

[sticknstring]

Nice to get the bad weather day out of the way right off the bat. You're on birds now and have the rest of the week to relax and enjoy yourselves. Good luck!

[Hoyt4]

There's nothing wrong with tents in NE in the spring. Looks only 12 degrees there right now.

This is from 4 years ago.

[sticknstring]

Ah yes... blood trails in the snow!

[sticknstring]

'stroke - how about an update? I know gettin' a bird cleaned & in the cooler and the celebrating afterwards takes time, but c'mon man!

[Powerstroke]

Hey everyone, sorry about the delay. Internet service proved unreliable. We just got back and I'm tired.

I will try to get my report together tomorrow. I don't bother with cliffhangers so the tally was 5 guys with 3 birds. I shot a tom on day two and we added 2 jakes during the week. I had a few mishaps that I will share later, but all in all it was a great trip that taught me a few lessons about turkeys.

[DrJ]

Way to go Powerstroke.... Team 3 is on the board...... DrJ

[Powerstroke]

Well, not exactly on the board. We quickly plucked the bird and I didn't get a weight on the bird so there is no official score to submit. Fortunately I still have another NE tag good til the end of may and my MN season A tag also.

[DonBo]

Way to go Andy! Better bring photos tomorrow.

[sticknstring]

Congrats! Can't wait to hear some details about the trip!