Late season bird down!!!

[WNY Bowhunter]

I played host/guide to a buddy of mine this morning. After a grueling 2 hours of having this bird drumming within 50-60 yds of us with a hen we were able to bust a cap in his butt. The 2.5 ounces of Nitro Hevi-Shot from his 10 guage did a number on Mr. Tommy's noggin @ 40 yds.

Nice 2 year old...20 lbs., 9.5" beard, 7/8" spurs

This makes kill #6 for me this spring. Gotta love it...!!! The birds are still henned up big time here in my area...

 

[MACHINIST]

NICE!!!

[Pygmy]

They're still henned up big time everywhere..

In 40 years of gobbler hunting, I never remember a year with so many BEAUTIFUL mornings to hunt, with so LITTLE gobbling..

But WTF...Every season is different.

My buddy in Ontario is still dealing with henned up toms and little gobbling..

Congrats on the late season bird.. You EARN 'em this time of the season..

Edited May 19, 2013 by Pygmy

[WNY Bowhunter]

Thanks.  This season certainly has had the least amount of gobbling that I've heard in the past several years for sure.

Edited May 19, 2013 by WNY Bowhunter

[Terry]

It's the opposite for me. Most gobbling I have ever heard, least amount of willingness to commit.

[Lawdwaz]

Nice bird!

 

I still have hope for a second bird but it IS waning..................................<grin>

[rebbie]

Congratulations!