RE: Got my first long beard!
Congratulations - very nice bird and good story.
Every time I go hunting I try to learn something.One of the toughest things to learn is how close to get to a turkey. That distance is different depending on the day (still or windy), hills or flat ground, and early or late season. Sounds like you may have learned something today that will serve you well in the future.
Good luck the rest of the season
Mouthcaller