While I was out squirrel hunting yesterday I came within 15 feet of 2 turkey. They are out of season and you can't use a rifle in NYS so I did the right thing and just watched them leave. I think I only got that close because it rained the day before and was very windy that day, so I was able to be very quite. Unfortunately the same heavy winds kept the squirrel dened up.

good call. one turkey isnt worth the consequences.

I would call that obeying the law more than being ethical. Glad you did the right thing.

Staying on the right side of the law is usually ethical and smart to boot.