Sorry Boyz. I am done. Second year in a row with no score, so Jim, I join you in the 'Suck Department'. This has been by far, with no close second (even the year I missed because I was hunting terrorists instead of gobblers in AFG), an absolute nightmare. My cuz and myself worked a boss hen a couple of days ago (first and only one this year) who had a gobbler with her but he refuse to follow the script and come into shooting range. It was a blast though to work her especially when she walked away twice and called her back into steps of me. She made a racket looking for the hen in her territory.
The birds in NY have been decreasing year to year and could be from the urban development. One thing I do know, and I grind my teeth to, are the people who mess with the birds by calling them into their vehicle or house before the season. Even worse, these idiots refuse to accept that their actions educate the birds and makes it tougher for our season. Worst yet, the same idiots think nothing about bragging about it to me. Here's another pet peeve; I saw three gobblers yesterday when driving to check other hunting areas and all three were in people's yards. The feeding factor in my hunting areas have increased substantially over the years.
Anyway, sorry again for being scoreless. This year is the most time I put into it and with no results. I have to re-evaluate my plan for next year and consider doing a trip so I can actually work some birds.
Best regards to you and enjoy your summer before we get ready for 'jumping beef' season
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