Got my second bird of the season this yr. got up a little late, had to cover a half mile to get to my spot. Several birds gobbled on roost but not this one. he never gobbbled, i never called. I picked up movement in the woods heading to the field. i could see something swinging. i knew it was a tom, but i didnt want to call. he enters the field walking at 52 steps. Hillbilly hunter gave me a hevi shot #5 to try and man did it do the job. he never flopped just sank at the shot and did a few death kicks. pretty bird. 22 lbs (floor scales) thick 10.75 inch beard, 1 inch spurs. i believe he is a 3 yr old. Two other toms gobbled after the shot.
