Hunted WMA this morning. Had 6 different birds gobbling all around me just before first light. I was completely surrounded by birds. Once I heard the first one fly down ALL gobbling stopped and the 6TH bird snuck in on me without ever making a sound. I never seen him until he was 40 yards away, strutting into to my decoys and some soft calling with a crystal pot call. He made it to 25 yards before a 2 oz load of #6s told him …good morning. 
18 pounds. 7/8" spurs and 9" beard.
Very nice!
Great report and pic,way to get it done in the government woods.Is the little one interested in turkeys?
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Originally posted by smanGreat report and pic,way to get it done in the government woods.Is the little one interested in turkeys?
Planning to set up a 20 gauge single shot ( tap it for a weaver mount, maybe a red dot scope ) and get her practicing this summer for next season.
congrats! I should have known you were more than just the “deer and fish master”
Nice Bird. I had a similar experience last Saturday, had 3 birds gobbling on the roost, hit the ground and nothing. set up and had a Jake slip in on me without knowing and he busted me as I was leaving. Headed back tomorrow and hoping for better luck. Congrats on the nice Tom.
15’ HIGH TIDE 40 YA
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Originally posted by mdl5155congrats! I should have known you were more than just the “deer and fish master”
I get lucky once in a while with Turkeys, it makes up for all the times I don’t see/hear any…