Tracker12
04-17-2005, 08:56 PM
Well based on the windy weather report I decided to head down to VA and Turkey hunt on Saturday. Turned out to be a great morning. First light had a bird anwser me and start my way. Was only 75 years away when he all of a sudden shout up. Could not figure what was up when I saw the guy I was hunting with come walking up the mountain. Don't ask me what he was doing I do not want to cuss again. Went up to the top pof the mountian and out to the end. Just as I got to a spot I was going to set up on this big old brid let loose. He was so close I just sat down where I was at for fear of spoking him. Got out the slate and did a few soft yelps and he gobbled his fool head off. He came right in front of me an I could hear is every footstep but could not see him. He was just over the rise in front of me. He cirled to my right and walked right by be. Next thing I knew he was 60 yards away. I moved to another tree and truned towards him. I knew I needed to someting to get his attention since I figured he may have hens with him. Put down the slate and gave him a cackle with the mouth call. He did a big double gobble and came right for me. Gobbled one more time before he came over the crest at 20 yards. Nice bird with 10" beard and heavy at 21 pounds. Got some nice pics if I can ever figure out how to downsize them.
Ment to Turkey dinner.
Ment to Turkey dinner.