I know I'm gonna catch some flak over this post but here goes. I read nearly every post every day on here and I've noticed not only here but with my close circle of turkey hunting friends just how much that blind hunting (no not as in "can't see" as in a camo tent to hide inside of) has taken over our sport. I'm not bashing blinds and happen to own a DB myself. I just think a lot of folks that never venture away from their blinds are missing a huge part of what makes this sport so great. There's nothing like sitting "out in the open"against a huge oak in a southern swamp in the pre-dawn hrs. waiting for the world to come alive.Maybe that first gobbleis not exactly where you thought it would come from. No problem- you jump up and make your move. I also think that blind hunting willlengthen the learning curve to becoming a good turkey hunter.I guess what I'm saying isdon't grow roots in your blind.Once in a while step outside and see and feel the world around you.An even more novel idea would be to leave your blind at home once in a while. Just go for it.

Dan