Well this has been a tough year for hunting turkeys due to the early spring weather . But it has been as enjoyable as any year in the past . I was fortunate to bring quite a few birds into the calls even though most had little interest somedays. I watched 8 toms fall to the gun for myself and a couple friends. I was able to hunt three states and spent over 60 days afield since february. I enjoyed a fabulous trip to Florida to hunt with good friends Ed & Taylor . Roamed the Kentucky hills until I got my bird, and spent many beautiful days in the rolling hills here in Ohio . I feel blessed for everything God put here for us to enjoy in the wild.
On the last day of our season , I hunted with my long-time friend Joe and we weren't to be disappointed that day . At first light we started hearing gobbles very close to us so we worked our way to a pasture that was nearby the closest birds . We set up on a short , narrow pasture and waited for fly-down . When everybody had spoke their peace, we had 6 toms in the trees in front of our set up . Shortly after they hit the ground I started working the calls sofly . On this hunt , I ma armed with my very special mahogany shortbox made by my good friend, Jeff McKamey . And to finesse 'em , I brought along my limited edition Lamar Williams aluminum potcall . Within about 20 minutes we had a longbeard sneak in from behind and let out a single cluck . Joe eased his gun around enough to drop the bird . His turkey weighed in at 22 lbs , 10" beard and 1" spurs . We sat back under a cedar tree to enjoy the moment and suddenly another one of the Toms fired up 100 yds away . I readied my gun and soft called with the box and then a little sweet talk on the aluminum call . It didn't take long and this fat Gobbler strutted in front of us and I took him at 20 steps. My bird weighed in at 23 .5 lbs. 10.5" beard and 1 1/8" spurs . Both were nice 3 year old gobblers in prime condition . I'm already looking forward to fall season ! Thanks to Jeff and Lamar for some great calls for this hunt !!
