If you know the terrain well enough, you can try to get in front of them. Not alway an easy task. Did you notice if hens were with him? When a Gobbler is taken away by hens but he is responding to my calls, I like to set up where he was originally and wait him out. In My experience, once the breeding is done and the hens wonder off, he comes looking for that "hen" that wouldn't join him earlier. I have killed many doing this.
Best thing is, enjoy your woods time with pop.