Bagged my first ever tom at 5:45 am. Pics to follow, just need to finish cleaning up.
Weight- 21 lbs
Beard- 9"
Spurs- 7/8 & 1"
We'll if there ever was a text book hunt, this one was it.
I wasn't able to roost any toms the night before but I knew they were there. I was at my spot by 5:15 am and when the sun seemed right I began with a few tree yelps, but nothing responded.
I decided with the wind it would be best to do a little walking on a logging trail we have just to see what I could do.
Not 100 yds into my walk I hear Mr. Tom about what I think is 200 yds to my right, so I break off the trail 50 yds and set up.
After a few clucks with the slate I had the tom commited and after 5 min from initial set-up I see the ghost appear not 40 yds in front of me. A few purrs later he's at 25 yds put starting to get a little spooked. Right as I guestimate the yardage at 25 yds I hear a putt, so it's now or never.
BLAM... Tom down at 5:45. My first ever and he sure is a dandy. here's some pics.
NY Bird Down (story and pics)
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