I pack all my stuff away, take care of my neglected honey-do' s and start training and conditioning my dogs (Britt and Lab) for their fall hunting--pheasants, sharptails, ducks and geese. I can " get over" the spring turkey hunt pretty good right after the season closes. I guess its because I know the turks slow down as they finish the breeding cycle, and so it is not the thrill it is early in the season when the birds are hot and gobbling like crazy. I guess I live for the gobble.

What gets me is the anticipation from about January 1st until the season begins--I drive my wife nuts with calling, poring over catalogs for new gear, watching my turkey hunting videotapes, and, of course, practicing my calling. I can hardly wait for the snow to melt so I can go scouting. But for now, I' m content with the season being over.