I got back from the farm in KS. a couple of hours ago. I went back planning on bow hunting only, but the weather was wet, windy, and nasty Friday morning, so we didn't go out. I was suppose to hook up with a buddy, but thankfully he called and cancelled because of the lousy weather. SO I got a late start and hunted all morning but never could find a gobbler. After lunch I went out to drive around and look over some of our property and I spotted 3 toms and 3 hens on one of our alfalfa fields in a spot that would make for an easy spot and stalk. Indeed it was easy with the high winds that were blowing and the location of the birds along the creek. All 3 toms were about the same size, so all I had to do was wait for them to seperate enough to keep from killing more than one. Glad I packed the Benelli after all. The shot was about 40 - 45 yards.
He was 18#'s, 3/4" left and 7/8" right with a 9.5" beard. Total = 53.25. I also got to shoot at a jake last evening with my bow, but missed [:@]! So I'll be going back in a couple of weeks to try with my bow again.