The end of a successful? season

[Dr Andy]

No, I didn't get a bird in Wisconsin over the weekend,my season ended without filling a tag. But how does one measure success? It was my rookie year and I've seen so much. First day out alone and having two gibblers strutting 30yds behind me and I couldn't shoot cuz they were in the wildlife sanctuary and I was in the cornfield. Weeks later, tryng to belly crawl in the rain to a Tom in a cornfield, misjudging the distance and cleanly missing at 75yds(hey lay down in a cut cornfield and see what perspective does, I thought he was 45) not to mention realizing it's not easy holding a shotgun in the prone position! And just this weekend for the 6thseason in wisconsin watching a gobbler strut around at 80yds with six hens for a half an hour before leaving! Finding 2 1/2 lbs. of morels and a tiny newborn fawn. Reflecting back I've got to use what I've learned and hopefully next year I'll get one. Oh well , I'd call it a successful season wouldn't you? Well time to tune up the bow and start practicing cuz archery whitetail season will be here in 4 months. Oh I forgot about fall turkey season. How am I gonna be in two places at the same time?

[jalvja]

Sounds like ya had a great season Andy.You'll get him next year.

[fshafly2]

Having fun is the key to a successful season! Good luck to you this fall.
-fsh

[Arrowmaster]

I would say it was a successful season. Gaining knowledge of these smart birds is enough reward.

[Mr. Longbeard]

The harder you work and the harder the turkeys are to get the more you will respect them and apreciate them!!!!!

[snowdog2]

That's what its all about. Imagine all those folks who never hunt--think of all the "real life" they miss!!!!