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Geo, I am confused. Was the bird shot or whacked with the weed whacker? If the latter, what pound test of mono? Nice bird, regardless... Gil

Heh, heh, heh you thought that was a weed-wacker didn't you?...Geo

Called in a big longbeard yesterday afternoon. He was traveling with two jakes which came in 1st. I was sizing up the jakes with thoughts of the frying pan when I caught the gobbler out of the corner of my eye.

Problem was It was hot so I had my facemask in my pocket. When I turned to look at the big boy, I mooned him with my face.

Naturally he ran, but I did get my gun up and on him and he was running across my field of fire. I just couldn't get on him well enough to be sure of a kill.

Since I didn't shoot at him, maybe he'll dumb off again before the season ends. They came in without gobbling, but I had my hearing aids turned up to 5, and heard the gobbler clucks coming through the woods.

Oh well, today's another day!...Geo

First two hunts, they called and called, we set up and they locked up and didn't call again. Third hunt, no calling, I set up, they started gobbling and gobbling, but wouldn't come and then wandered off. I think I am the most frustrated turkey hunter. Maybe fourth time will be the charm. Can't beat the peaceful time in the lowcountry woods, though.

Finally got out to chase long beards. One of the best hunts ever, even though I just came back with a coyote tail. Saw the most magnificent tom ever, having a bachelor party and strutting his stuff among about ten outsized toms. About 150 yds off on the neighbor's property, so no dice. First time ever I brought a rifle along in addition to the shotgun, as yesterday I set up on our feeder, where the game cam showed pig, yote, turkey, deer, and bobcat visitors. The yote stopped broadside at under 40 yds, and I popped him with the AR.




This morning I was in place on the Brazos with the moon lingering on the treeline and the eastern horizon slowly yawning and dawning. Had a small hen stroll past me at about ten yards, pausing to take a hard look at me before continuing on. Unfortunately, no toms followed. A great time nonetheless.

In the field - and then in the field ( same bird- one of three who just couldnt wait to meet me this am.)

Mark, nice bird and gun. Are you in Ga.? What gun? Gil

Thanks Gil. Virginia and a Vent Rib Crown.

Just a young jake, but better than nothing.

Heck of a lot better TASTING than nothin'!