Brian KorteTreasurer MA Chapter NWTF
President - Acorn Ridge Turkey Calls,
33 Swamp Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Home: (413) 232-4333 Cell: 413-441-7013
Email: Windypines33@hotmail.com
Has served on the MA State Board since 1998:
Past President 4 years, VP for 4 years. Serves as Berkshire Chapter Secretary.
| Hunts: | Turkey, Deer, Pheasants, Ducks/Geese, Coyotes. |
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| Turkey hunts with: | Mossberg 835 Ultimag 3 ½”, Knight TK-2000 NWTF model.
His favorite 835 is nicknamed “The Hammer” and uses a Kicks Gobbling Thunder Choke tube - Winchester High Velocity 3.5” #5’ or the new XTended Range 3.5” #5’s |
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| Favorite Calls: | Acorn Ridge Signature Box & Longbox, 3-Enticer Glass Calls, Primos or Preston Pittman 2-3 reed Diaphragms – HS Strut Palmers HOOT Tube. |
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| Turkey Hunting for: | 19 years |
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| Biggest bird lbs.: | 21.5 pounds, Longest Spurs: 15/16" spur, Longest Beard: 4 bearded Bird Totaling: 22-3/4" = 9.25” + 5.5” + 4-1/4” + 3-3/4” |
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| States hunted in: | MA, NY |
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| Proudest Accomplishments: | Being a father of 3 awesome Girls: Taran, Haley & Hannah.
Harvesting a 4-bearded gobbler that ranks high in the NWTF record books. Creating the Acorn Ridge Hand Carved Custom made Turkey call line. Accomplished Archer. Catching a 33lb Striper while surf casting eels at night off Cape Cod. Attending the NWTF National Convention as MA State Chapter President. Earning a listing in Earl Mickel’s Book “Turkey Call Makers Past & Present - the Rest of the Best.” 3rd & 5th place finishes in MA State Friction calling contests. Brian has also served as a judge for this contest. Appeared in TV Show - On the Ridge with host Joe Judd. Caught 3 Bass 6lbs and up. Practices catch & release. |
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| Employed: | Plumber |
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| Statement: | Live to turkey hunt and to fish for strippers with father & friends.
Enjoy building custom Turkey calls. Got involved in NWTF to help improve the resident population in MA and to improve their habitat locally. Works tirelessly to get others involved in Turkey hunting and the NWTF! Enjoyes hunting with father & friend Matt Sawyer. Enjoys calling in turkeys for other people, as much, or more so, than hunting for himself. |
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| Enjoy: | Turkey Hunting, Target shooting, Archery, Fishing (Ice - Surf – Stream with an emphasis on Bass & Striper fishing), Kayaking. |
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| My Dream Hunt: | To have the opportunity to pursue the coveted Grand Slam! Then any good Elk or Caribou hunt! |
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Brian showing a nice stripper. One of his other favorite pastimes is casting for strippers off the coast and shores of MA.
Brian enjoys a fruitfull mornings hunt with great friend Bill Harrington. Hard to believe these were both Jakes. Brian's Jake weighed in at over 20lbs. |
