Well this morning was Kentuckys opener and I finally connected with a tom after 3 years of pursuit! The morning was perfect and I couldnt ask for a better hunt.

Right at daylight a tom gobbled like 40 yards from me in the roost, and 15 minutes later he was 20 yards from me strutting! I couldnt get a clear shot because he was up on the ridge and all I could see was his fan and glimpses of his big ol head and then I lost sight of him. Not even 15 minutes later I seen his red head poking up above the grass and coming right towards me.

I got so excited I couldnt even use my striker on my slate call cuz all I could hear was tap'tap'tap'tap cuz i was shaking so bad haha He came within 15 yards of me and I laid the smackdown on the big guy.

I walked up on him and to my surprise he had 3 beards!!! I dont think you can wipe the smile off my face today

23lbs. 6oz.
3/4 inch spurs
10 in., 5in., and 4 in. beards
4/17/10- 7:20AM