Rained cats and dogs all night in N Illinois. Got a late start which was made later by not one but two blocked roads by fallen trees. Finally got to the farm and set up with my friend Max. After an huor and a half I go to check on my bud and see a turkey @ 200yds away on a grassy strip in the cornfield and the turkey bolts for the woods. I talk to Max and then continue down the field. Nearing the crest of a rise in the field I see a blue head and drop to my knees. I crawl on my hands and knees until I just see the head again,on to my belly for more crawling until I can't get any closer w/o him spotting me. I figured the distance to be @45yds. He senses something is wrong and starts slowly walking towards the woods. 45yds is a little long for me but Ive been frustrated for 4 days and make the shot . The Tom flies away. I pace off the distance and realize I tried to make a 75yd shot. You know from your belly perspective it didn't seem that far but when I stood up I realized it was much farther. Anyways it was very exiting and the only thing hurt was my ego,not a feather was harmed on the bird. I'm sure the 6's probably hit the ground in front of the bird. Next week I'm gonna set up on one of the green strips in a blind put out one hen decoy and wait for a 25yd shot(paced off in advance!). Any other suggestions would be appreciated!