KILLING SMART GOBBLERS | PLAYING the GAME RIGHT | EASTERN GOBBLERS in the HARDWOOD RIDGES- Pinhoti

I have found my way back to HARDWOODS and EASTERN GOBBLERS! Check this HUNT out as I wander straight into playing MIND GAMES with a BIG OLD SMART GOBBLER! #pinhotiproject #turkeyhunting #hunting
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[@robertbenton6649]

That nap by a tree in the woods with a Tom next to you is always some of the best sleep.

[@markhamblin8195]

Ur gay

[@Turkeymaster740]

Not if your in predator country😂

[@robertbenton6649]

@@Turkeymaster740 sleep with one eye open

[@hoythoon3398]

Glad we are back to easterns 😏

[@bryanatkins7284]

Absolutely beautiful hunt! Can't hardly get any better Dave. Thanks so much for letting me and people like me to be able to watch this action!

[@trkyguide]

Nice shot. Good hunt Dave.

[@shanewiles629]

Man those hunts like that are the best. Those birds that come in silent like that and then all you hear is drumming get me all shook up. Because if you can hear him drumming more than likely he’s close and could pick you out before you figure out where he’s at. Awesome hunt as always and keep them coming sir!!

[@BigCountry67]

Dang Dave ! That’s a hardwoods hunt in classic fashion. Those kind are hard to top. Congrats and I hope there’s still plenty more to come. Those were some beautiful woods. Well played !

[@donmasoner7233]

As usual Dave awesome morning out!!! That ole boy was sure sneaky!!!! Thanks for all you bring us!!! Cant wait till Tn opener!!!!

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

Man I hunt 99% public in Mississippi & I hunt a place that has turkeys but a LOT of pressure. Man I seem to get on them, but rarely pack one out., I believe elite calling plays a role. I’ve been a bow hunter my whole life, starting hunting squirrels at age 6. I think I’m a pretty decent woodsman. It seems the gobblers always hang up & then just go cold. Or I make a move & end up boogering them. Super frustrating. Yall make it look so easy. Do you ever get on them & they go cold & you walk out empty handed or you make a move & end up boogering them??

[@ethanroberts3928]

The thing about pressured birds is most people call to much to them. You don’t have to call like Dave to kill a pressured bird. If you can play the terrain and get close enough to where he can hear you walking then just give him a soft yelp that’s all he needs don’t call anymore. Also do approach like everyone else would sometimes you got to loop all the way around them to come in different than other people would. I used to call to much to them on heavy pressured birds and they would stand out there about 80 to 100 yards and gobble there brains out and I approached like everyone else would and I would go home empty handed. It’s hard to not call at a bird that’s gobbling though

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

@ I wrote this before last season began. Well I did a lot of those things you just said & I tagged out last year. Every bird on public land.,

[@ryansnyder1707]

You are a master!! Congrats!

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

You definitely going through some cigars this year brother 😊 Way to keep them flopping 😊

[@claylutz3587]

Man if I learn anything it’s how you strategically place yourself and know exactly what do to!!! It’s an amazing puzzle you put together in about thirty minutes. In order to fool another one!!! Great video will definitely use this tactic in my near future!!! His bless you Mr. Owen’s!!!!

[@bradnieubuurt3048]

Beautiful bird. That sun in his fan just makes it even better. Awesome hunt

[@strydershadow391]

Great hunt once again. Really enjoyed the strategy you used in the video to bag that guy. Twelve days and I'll get up and start my 2024 season. I'm already trembling with excitement.

[@jeffm.1256]

Can’t get enough a’ them Easterns! Got another month til NY opener. Keep the videos comin! 🤙🏻👍🏻

[@wearyharvest]

Gotta love sealing the deal on a sneaky rascal. Congrats bud!

[@joemiller8965]

Awesome hunt Dave! And another great looking gobbler. A sneaky one too! Congrats!

[@pinhotiproject]

Thanks 👍

[@benrinehartjr2345]

You’re always on top of your skill. Nice bird. Stay safe.

[@Corey_CB_Stanley]

Haven't had the privilege to hunt the other sub species of turkey, but I just think it's hard to beat an Eastern in general, imo! Great video and explanation Dave!

[@hunting24seven365]

beautiful ridgetop hunt dave.

[@jeffpilgrim128]

Awesome hunt! Old sly bird coming in there.

[@olskoolloggin9761]

Old Pro stuff right there!!💯🦃

[@perrymerkes7693]

Great share Dave. In Wisconsin the western part of the state is called the " driftless area " . Glacier never went through here. That's why it's hilly and more mini- mountainess. Anyways😂 ,,,,, our valleys are called " coulees " Just some fun geological facts for your viewers. Thanks for the great content. A few weeks to our seasons start.

[@rtpickett]

That's a dandy. Congrats!

[@myrvenyoung]

You are a great turkey hunter and i like how you got your camera setup and i was wondering how you mounted your GoPro over your shoulder if you could make a video showing how you did that that would be great

[@noahbrown6830]

What a badass video man. Love it 🤘

[@staceyhipp2581]

Yep i liked it and gonna like the next one.

[@TAZMoodstaff]

As always the best u tube videos ever made thanks my man

[@pinhotiproject]

I appreciate that!

[@rodneyharouff5739]

good hunt!

[@WildWhiskersOutdoors]

Awesome bird, Dave!

[@hunterosburn4341]

Those are the ones you remember they make it all worth it

[@mtnseth]

Stud gobbler right there 🎉

[@choochooman336]

Is this from this season? Or are we still in the ‘23 season? Either way, awesome video as always!

[@chrismartin5166]

Opening line says 2023😊

[@choochooman336]

@@chrismartin5166, thanks, I missed it🧐💀

[@chrismartin5166]

@@choochooman336 no worries! I miss stuff all the time

[@markperry3127]

Nice

[@fitzyardworksllc5130]

What kind of smoke do you like?

[@RigidOak]

What brand are the hunting pants at 20:59?

[@mikehenry9044]

Love me some ridge top gobblers

[@williamhills6039]

Practiced calling on some state park birds this morning. Called in 1 gobbler, then a pair of gobblers and 4 jakes and 6 hens and one of the hens had a 9ish inch beard. No hunting were i was at but good practice

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Go after them with archery gear and leafy suit. 🍺🍺

[@terrycook3710]

Let’s go

[@WilliamStout27]

50 50 if I brush my teeth or not before a turkey hunt, lol.

[@ryanclark1595]

Them western birds look like fun, but damnit man it’s hard to beat an eastern gobble in the timber. All the hate and bass comes out.

[@brentlittrell2187]

what kind of leg gaiters are you wearing?

[@rameyhankins7651]

What is that call you use at first of video to locate? Thanks!

[@robertbenton6649]

Just a few more days until IL season🎉🎉🎉

[@rodneyharouff5739]

is this a '23 hunt?

[@pinhotiproject]

Yes

[@aaronkelley443]

Is that odd barring on the middle fan feathers a sign of age in your experience?

[@reedmitchell6716]

Old warriors meet on the Mountain.

[@heyman6010]

Brother. As a fellow and former cigar smoker. I implore you to stop. I smoked cigars for 12 years after I quit cigarettes. It started out as once in a while to 3 cigars a day. Now at only 55. I have COPD, I’m missing the left lower lobe of my lung. In July I haft to have open heart surgery. Smoking didn’t cause my bad heart. But it shortened my hearts life expectancy a great deal. If I don’t have surgery. I’m dead within 5 years or less. I’ve hunted since I was 10. Today I can’t go as far, carry as much. And I stop and rest frequently. I can’t drag a deer. At all anymore. Thank God for sons. I’m not preaching. I stand as an example for every smoking hunter. I love hunting more than smoking. I now regret every cigarette and every cigar. I know it’s not easy quitting. But I also know dying is also easy. From one hunter to another. Don’t make my mistakes. Good luck. I get to turkey hunt before my heart surgery:).

[@chrismartin5166]

Where’s the green sticker Dave?

[@timbow50]

Taking turkey with a shotgun? Why? Zero challenge. Been there. Too easy so simple.

[@timyowell3105]

Yep you’re the best

[@jaseast]

​@@timyowell3105probably went one time on unpressured land. Called in the whole flock on accident, picked one out and now it's just too easy, why go back. After spending weeks on public land, if someone can make that statement, then they are the best

[@PJOutside]

Someone got lucky on the first hunt in their uncles cow pasture.