Killminister
Well-Known Member
Got #3 of season this morning @ 6:42 a.m. Hunting by a tractor in the middle of a private farm. I had seen birds strutting there last week, so I thought I would give it a try. Nothing was roosted anywhere close, so I repositioned a few times... Around 6:30, I heard a bird gobble around 150-200 yards off... Thought there was no way I would work him in, but as I continued to call, he would cut me off and finally he started coming. As soon as he broke in the field, about 75 yards off, he started running. He then broke about 45 yards out and instead of going in front of me to my decoy, he went behind me (behind the tractor). I knew he wasn't spooked, so I looked back behind me, and I had another tom with hens that came in quite to me. I had such a difficult time taking a shot. Was so afraid I was going to blow out one of the tractor tires. Even though I had the birds at 30 yards, I had to wait till one of the Toms crossed me at what I thought was 45-50 yards. Turned out to be a 51 yard shot. This is my first season to break down and buy some high end shells. After back to back 51 yard shots, I am glad I did and will never use anything but. 870 Supermag, MAD Max .0665, 3 1/2" Magblends, 9" beard, 1 3/16 spurs.
