This morning was the first time I called in and killed a bird myself. I have killed a few other birds and called in a few but never did them both by myself. This is also my first public land turkey. I am a pretty happy guy right now!. Had birds gobbling all morning from roost until I killed this one. I wasted some time calling to some birds on the other side of a raging creek. They were on private land and they were henned up. I heard birds back behind me so I headed that way. I would strike my box call a couple of times listen for them and them move to close the gap. I didn't want them intercepted by someone else out there. When I got as close as I felt was safe,(75 yds), I set a single hen deke out and got set on a big oak about 15 yds away. It didn't take long, after 5 minutes and a couple more cutts on the box this one and another came in from my left at 15 yds. I gave him my left barrel and sealed the deal. I turned towards the other hoping for a shot with the right barrel but he was long gone in the thick oaks and underbrush. What a great morning! The birds were dead quiet yesterday so I'm glad they got vocal today.
I took this pic because I was amused by the sign. I happen to fit both criteria!
15lbs 6" beard 3/8 & 1/2" spurs No boss but I'm PROUD!!!
Smokepole Smackdown!
I know, the first pic looks a whole lot better![8D]
