The year was all I had hoped it would be and more, as Wisconsin had just gone through it's most horrific winter in my memory. I found that the turkeys had come through the winter pretty good with probably less hens IMO. I had my personal best year ever!! The only difference was the new call that I carried. I would like to give props to Mr. E for the fine Turpin short box that he made for me. It took me a while to get the most out of this call, but I became a pro in no time, with the instructional John sent along. The call changed the quality of my hunts and flat out was responsible for many kills. This call has made one of the biggest differences in my hunting turkeys that I know of. If you do not own one of John Eddlemans calls, then you are missing out on one very special turkey tool. Thank You Mr. E...........Chris