Posts by Lynn Stanford
Trapping The Right Way
I feel it’s safe to say that every county in Georgia is having problems with coyotes to some degree. Populations of these elusive canines have invaded cities, towns and communities throughout the state, including the metro Atlanta area. It is a fact that they are reeking havoc on our deer and turkey numbers, not to…
Read MoreBaseball, Big Gobblers And Cool Hand Luke
The two jakes stepped into the food plot at a fast walk, one behind the other. They were desperately searching for the “hen” they thought was there. I was positive neither of these jakes were responsible for the thunderous gobble just seconds before their arrival. I whispered to Luke, “Get ready,” because the big bird…
Read MoreSavannah’s First Turkey
I’ve not missed an opening day of turkey season in Putnam County in more than 30 years. It’s the day real turkey hunters look forward to more than any other. We normally start to anticipate this day about dark on the last day of turkey season. I don’t say this to be funny; I’m dead…
Read MoreTurkey Hunting, Then And Now
“What’cha doing Saturday morning?” Mark asked. “I don’t know,” I replied. “Nothing, I guess. Why?” “Want to go turkey hunting with me?” “Turkey hunting? “Yeah, turkey hunting!” “Man, I don’t know nothing ’bout no turkey hunting.” “Well, I don’t know much myself, but I’ll show you what I do know.” “Yeah, but it’s March.” “I…
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