Water Rat

It's FANTASTIC imho. Episodes 5 & 6 this Sunday at 9pm on ESPN.

A5’s are my favorite shotgun of all time. I ran into a guy this past deer season using one. Good luck this season.

The Stones just released a song off their new album that was written over a year ago. Although the album hasn't been released yet , the song " Living In A Ghost Town" seems appropriate for the times we're living in.

I'll be toting around my trusty Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag. This one was the NWTF model with the medallion in the stock. Even though I could choose other shotguns , I can't leave home without it. It's that good of a shotgun. I bought it sometime in the 1990's I believe and unfortunately the original woodland camo began flaking off. I tried touching it up with camo spray paint from Home Depot , but that didn't last too long. It was suggested on this site by one of the moderators ( I think it was WNYBuckHunter) to have it "camo dipped". By the way , belated thank you in case I forgot. I will also be using the Hevi-13 ammo which added additional maximum range over the old Federal 31/2 magnums I used to use.

I shot my first archery deer with one......way back in the day. I kept the broadhead as a memento.

8x10 in a frame !

This is one day those kids will never forget ! Fantastic job all around reeltime . Tell those kids to leave a few for the rest of us....LOL

That's a very respectable beard on your jake Gavin. Way to go !

Hey ApexerER……..looks like your blind may come in handy on Opening Day. The long range forecast for May 1st is rain. At least it is in my neck of the woods. Seven days to go....good luck.

Unfortunately ya gotta behave.

Not at all Jeremy K...…..run em. I just noticed my typo in the heading . Lol

For the Jeremiah Johnson fans...….I think my wife is related to the crazy woman.

Slightly off topic , but weren't there submarines in Seneca Lake at one time ? I used to drive by that lake when I was working for the state.

It looks like you did your homework ApexerER. There are many good turkey hunters on this site who can give you some advice on the questions you asked. Experience will be your best teacher. This is what works for me: Tip # 1) Wear full camo including a full face mask. Sometimes the sun can reflect off your glasses ( if you wear them ) and spook off the turkey. #2 ) I don't use a blind because I like to be able to get up and move if I have to. I normally sit up against a tree that's a least the width of my back. Bring a camo seat cushion. #3 ) Closer is not better when it comes to taking the shot. You want the pattern to work in your favor. Believe me when I tell you that you can miss them at 10 feet. I like to shoot them at around 25 yards or so. #4 ) I always bring at least 1 decoy. Sometimes I'll use them depending on the circumstances. I hide them behind the tree when not in use. Use a decoy bag for safety. #5 ) I usually only use a Lynch box call and a diaphragm. #6 )…...and most importantly DON'T MOVE. Their eyesight is incredible. Raise your gun when they can't see you. Wait for them to go behind a tree or if he struts with his back to you. You might have a few pairs of eyeballs watching you. Sit to one side of the decoys can help. Here's were your blind comes in handy. Oh....don't forget that their sneaky MF's. They can appear from any direction without making a sound. The list goes on and on. There is nothing like working a gobbler into gun range while he's strutting and gobbling. My heart pounds so loud in my chest I think they can hear it. My mouth goes dry to the point that I can barely work the diaphragm. I always have to bring water with me. I guarantee you'll be hooked for life when you get your first spring gobbler. I can't wait to see your first turkey and you will get one this spring because your doing your homework. Best of luck !

and the tail feathers will be uneven when he struts.