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.
