Okay guys, I'm ashamed here. I had a fantastic hunt today, I had 2 toms hot on the roost, stolen by hens at first light, but I had a good Idea of how the morning would play out and I had a plan. I was set up on the direction of travel they have been taking lately. I figured if the toms got henned up, if I waited it out, they would be back my way. Well, the toms got henned up and I waited. I was going to give it until 9:00 before I moved. At about 8:45 I heard a gobble in the distance. I was getting answers, but the bird was far away and not getting closer. Plan B. Go after him. I got up, closed the distance a bit, and set up again. I was closer, but still far away. He answered every call but didnt seem to move, so I got quiet. After a while, I clucked a bit. GOBBLEGOBBLE! Closer. I waited a bit more. Scratched the leaves, a few more clucks GOBBLEGOBBLE! He had passed me. I clucked a couple more times, then I could see him above me on the hill working his way back down. Okay, here's where I mess up. I picked a tree that was about 40 yards away, and said to myself inside that tree line I can go ahead and shoot. Instead of waiting for him to get closer, I let him have it. He dissapeared over a rise, I couldnt tell if he was up or down, so I ran to him uphill. About half way there, I see him run and then take flight... Well, I'm having a great season as far as action goes, just having some SERIOUS problems controling myself and sealing the deal. Sorry guys. At least I still have that jake for the team, but I still have a couple hunts to go. I am going to take a chill pill and wait until it hurts next time if I get another chance.[]