What a weekend in NE! Started hunting Friday afternoon. Went to a spot I’d hunted before and started walking a calling. Spotted a bird strutting from about 100 yards through the trees. Got set up and gave him a few calls and the next thing I know 3 gobblers are working there way in. I pick out the strutters of course and BOOM! A beautiful merriams that weighted 19 lbs, 7/8” spurs and 3 beards (9 1/4, 6, and 5 1/4). My boots had been on the ground less than an hour. The rest of the afternoon was pretty uneventful. The next day things were slow and not a lot of gobbling. We bounced around a few places calling and around noon a response. We hustle down the draw and get set up. Less than 5 minutes I have this bird at 35 yards. I don’t even hesitate with the longbeard xr’s. A dandy 2 year old weighing 18 lbs, 3/4” spurs and a double beard! (9 and 2). I will get pics up this week. That wrapped up my 2018 season. Good luck to everyone still hunting