Georgia Tag Stew

What can I say? Without bad luck, Rodney and I wouldn't have had any luck at all! Bad weather and tight-lipped birds makes for a tough hunt but all in all we had a good time, we were out hunting and that beats going to work any day! Everyone we talked to in the area was having the same problems that we were having. Made it back home yesterday and wouldn't you know, the Georgia weather turned out beautiful with temps back in the 70's and dry, just needed a little more time there.

Rodney will be headed here in two weeks to take each of our sons out for a gobbler then try our luck with our bows. Hopefully things will go a lot better for us here in Kansas than they did the past few days of the Georgia season. We will keep updates posted when the time comes. Hopefully everyone is doing well and wish everyone the best this season!

Clint Womeldorff - Ameristep Pro Staff

Georgia Turkey Hunt-Taggin Out Hunting

Hey all,

I hope this email finds you all fine and well. If you are turkey hunting or about to be turkey hunting we wish you all the best of luck.

This past weekend I was able to join my good long time high school buddy for a turkey hunt on his lease in S. Georgia. We had not hunted together since high school so that in itself was a real treat. Friday evening Dennis showed me the lay of the land and we quickly determined where we needed to be set up at. We set up the Ameristep Dominator blind in the middle of the field and went back for some good ol’ shut eye.

The morning found us sitting in that blind ready to go. I was talking to Dennis about how usually the birds do not fly from the roost until about 30 minutes after day break. We were in the blind moving about and eating pop tarts when Dennis moves to tell me there was a bird out in the field (10 minutes after day break). I looked up and without question we were busted with pop tarts in our hands. That bird landed at 70 yards and walked right on out of there. A little later we had another tom come out and even though he gobbled and strutted, he wouldn’t budge for that sexy little hen in the field. We decided to make a move to a different section of the field. After a short lunch. We re-set the decoy and got settled in. A short while later Dennis spotted a tom directly to the right of him. I quickly noticed that there were 2 toms and we had to move quickly to get in position. The toms started to walk away and at about 50 yards Dennis tried to harvest his first ever turkey. Two shots later the toms went a new direction. After a small amount of buddy to buddy razing some hens came into the field. Then some new birds caught our attention. 5 jakes were making their way towards the roost but I was able to call them from that. 20 minutes later 5 jakes made their destination to that cute little hen in the field. Dennis with a revenge attitude got in position and made shot 1. 2 birds fall and he quickly swung to the next bird and took it as well. Dennis was truly “Taggin Out!” He was a good bit of spoiled on his first turkey hunt. We know that it doesn’t go like that typically. 2 birds 4 1/4 inch and 1 bird double beards 3 inch and 3 1/4 inch. Birds between 15-17 pounds.


So then it was time to put the gun in a new set of hands. We went back to the same place and set up the following morning. After a few hours of nothing, the gut told me to pack it up and relocate. So we explored some new ground. We were walking along when I yanked Dennis down by the back of his collar. There was a tom about 70 yards ahead of us. We back up 20 yards, popped up the blind, and set the decoy. 10 minutes later guess who showed up? Yup. Tom did. I greeted Mr. Tom with a wad that bounce off his neck at about 12 yards. The footage is great. 9 1/2 inch beard with 1 1/8 inch hooks, 19-22 pounds.


All in all it was an excellent hunt and I look forward to going back again one day. I would like to thank the other lease members for letting me on their lease, Mr. Scott and Mr. Andrew for letting Dennis and I stay in their travel trailer, and the Kent Family for being wonderful hosts.

The dvd samples have been released for our first dvd, “Fillin Tags and Reachin Limits.” Soon we will be placing our order once the quality inspection is completed.

Have safe and enjoyable Turkey Season and/or Easter,

Team Eaton

Georgia Weather???

Finally got a break in the rain yesterday afternoon after a Georgia monsoon with a little bit of hail. Shortly after the sun broke, a strutter and a hen come out into the field along the fence line but couldn't get them to cooperate. We hit the same field this morning, but had to deal with below freezing temps and some snow mixed with sleet. Decided to give it up and hope for the best this afternoon. Rodney and I are getting a little frustrated, we can't seem to catch a break. Tomorrow is my last day here in Georgia so hopefully we can make something happen. Who knew Georgia could have this kind of weather in late March?

Clint Womeldorff - Ameristep Pro Staff

Spring Turkey-Fest is Here!

On March 27th, I'll be appearing at the Kittery Trading Post in southern Maine. Gonna work the floor, demo calls, and talk turkey for Hunters Specialties! Hope to also do a "meet-n-greet" with managers there to talk about upcoming promos for Ameristep now, too! I'll post back later with pics but I'm excited to share the floor with greats like Will Primos, Joe Judd of Quaker Boy, Jim Strelec, Paul Butski & World Champion caller Chris Parrish! Stay tuned for more and if you're in the neighborhood, swing by and say hello!

-Blaine Cardilli/ Ameristep Prostaff

Rain Out

Our luck hasn't changed... it actually is getting worse! lol Tried to set up on some hogs yesterday evening with our Ameristep blind, but they didn't read the script. No one else in camp had any luck either so we decided that the next morning we would go set up on some turkey that we saw from the road earlier in the afternoon.

We woke up this morning only to find out that mother nature has changed our plans... heavy rain. It should hopefully clear out by this afternoon (fingers crossed) and we will go after them, Rodney and I decided we are fair-weather hunters today! I guess this is why they call it hunting, can't control nature. Going to take what is handed to us and make the best of it.

Clint Womeldorff - Ameristep Pro Staff

Slow Morning

Well no luck so far... there wasn't much activity where Rodney and I were set up this morning and it was still a little cool. Headed to a different spot for this afternoon's hunt, might even get a crack at some hogs out of an Ameristep blind. Luckily, I left Kansas just in time. They are calling for 6-8 inches of snow today and tomorrow... highs in the 70's here in Georgia! Will post an update on this afternoon's hunt when we get back in.

Clint Womeldorff - Ameristep Pro Staff

First Turkey Hunt of 2010

Hey all,

I am waiting to board a flight here in Kansas City headed for Atlanta, Georgia. Fellow Pro-Staffer Rodney Evans will be waiting to pick me up in Atlanta and tomorrow morning we are headed out for the Georgia turkey opener. We will both be taking turns behind the camera and hunting, keep checking back because we will post updates as often as we can on our hunts and hopefully some picturs too! I am staying with Rodney until Tuesday so we should have plenty of time to take out a few thunder chickens. Wish us luck!

Clint Womeldorff - Ameristep Pro Staff