WEll, If I did not know any better I would say that turkey hunting is the easiest thing on earth.  But, I know it can be difficult--Anyway, that was not the case for me and my first ever turkey hunting experience Yesterday (Monday, May 4th 2008).  I drove my car down to a spot where I always see vehicles parked and guys hunting turkeys.  I made a few calls and did not get a response.  I drove a little farther to an intersection.  This intersection is surrounded by public land and is only a mile from my house.  I decided to give a few calls.  I thought I heard a response so I shut the car off and called a few more times.  Sure enough--Across the recently logged off section I heard him.  I backed the car off the road ran into the woods and got into position.  I called and he answered time and again.  Then I saw him at about 80 yards.  He moved within 40 and still coming.  When he would go behind a tree I would call and he would answer again.  Then he came to the left side of a tree (the side I did not want him on because then I would have to move my gun over a branch in front of me to tag him). Thankfully he decided to cut in front of me at 20 yards.  I pegged him and I was done my hunt at 5:45.  I walked in the door and told my wife I was done my hunt.  She looked at me like I was crazy.  "You got him already?" she said!!!  It was a great hunt and a lot of fun.  Hope to do it again.  As with any hunting, after you kill the first one--You're hooked----WELL, I'M HOOKED ON TURKEYS---THIS TURKEY HAPPENED TO BE A GREAY BIRD-- HE had a 9 1/8th inch beard, He had just over inch long spurs, and he weighed about 17-18 pounds.  I will throw a few pics up of him on my profile page.  Hope your turkey season goes just as well. 

Joel Proffit
Outdoor Music Man 

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