Dude, I had this happen to me along time ago. I had this bird all scouted out! I set up, called,he called back, then BOOM! I found out later from my barber, that the bird was 24 lbs, and had 11" beard. It happens man. But you know what, that why it's called HUNTING.......... You have another oppurtunity to go and enjoy a day in the woods. It doesn't get any better than that.