Boll Weevil
Well-Known Member
I was watching what I thought was 10 jakes (didn't know at the time but it turned out to be 9 jakes and a hen). I only called once the whole sit, just 3 simple notes, they all looked my way then went back to feeding and fighting. A little time goes by and I look to my right and there stood big boy. Too far to shoot but was curious about what might happen next. He headed to that band of jakes with a head that looked as big and white as a softball and blood red wattles and proceeded to flog and spur'em with impunity. It really was something to see and never have I heard anything like the racket they made.
Well, one of the "jakes" had enough I guess and started running right straight to me…that's when I saw it was actually a hen. My only guess is she'd heard me earlier and was coming to me to get away from all the turkey testosterone. Sure enough, once the tom saw the hen try to get away, he and the harassing band of jakes start my way. I've been doing this for many years but all that craziness had me rattled...with the chill in the air I was absolutely shaking like a leaf. The tom finally separated and I managed one last squeeze of the trigger so my Spring 2020 is in the books. Another great year...what an absolute blessing.
Well, one of the "jakes" had enough I guess and started running right straight to me…that's when I saw it was actually a hen. My only guess is she'd heard me earlier and was coming to me to get away from all the turkey testosterone. Sure enough, once the tom saw the hen try to get away, he and the harassing band of jakes start my way. I've been doing this for many years but all that craziness had me rattled...with the chill in the air I was absolutely shaking like a leaf. The tom finally separated and I managed one last squeeze of the trigger so my Spring 2020 is in the books. Another great year...what an absolute blessing.
