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Team 7, We are on the board

:D20lbs, 10" beard, 3/4" spurs.

Hunt started out slow Saturday morning in Florida. It was cold and very windy. Heard one gobble at first light. We waited until we thought the birds had left the roost and began to walk. We went to where we heard the 1 bird gobble. We called a few times with no response. We began walking and calling about every 100 yrds due to the wind. Finally, we got one. He answered just as loudlyand crisp as you could ask for. We set up off a field and were ready for some action. We figured the bird was at least 200yrds. After a couple of soft yelps, he answered again. He was still about 200yrds. We waited patiently and kept silent. After a few more minutes, I cut a couple of times and went into a soft yelp. He gobbled again, but this time he was closing the distance. I knew he was on his way. Now I am getting excited. It's opening morning and we have a hot one. I began purring and scratching the leaves as he began to get closer. A couple of more soft yelps and clucks and BOOM!!! he gobbled again.Very loudand very close. Man my heartstarted pounding.He had cut the distance very quickly. I figured him to be 50yrds or so. Finally he came into sight and was drumming.My heart was racing faster and faster. He came in quick. 40 yrds, 30yrds, 20yrds, and finally I had enough. I had to lay him to rest. Turkey hunting is a great event to take part in.