In Your Lap Gobbling- April 2016

[Cove]

Here is the first hunt I've cleaned up from 2016. The composition is there, the lighting was just a bit dark since everything happened right from the tree. I'll take it. Hope you enjoy.

https://youtu.be/02H2CIFFqNo

[Cottonmouth]

Nice work. Felt like I was right there with ya!

[VA_Birdhunter]

Awesome as always Dave!!   God bless

[hobbes]

Great video!

[maytom]

Neat video....never had three gobblers come in at the same time. Must of been awesome to see!!

[born2hunt]

Bought as good as it gets right there. 

[Gamblinman]

Bravo!! Bravo!!

To call 3 mature toms from there hens off the roost is an accomplishment in and of itself. To get it all on film is over the top.

Spring turkey hunting...its the only time when makin' momma hen unhappy can be so much fun.

[wvmntnhick]

Nice man. Would love to start recording hunts like that.

[Dr Juice]

Great video. Thx for sharing.

[marshboy]

Wow!!
I really enjoyed.
Greg

[2eagles]

Very nice!

[wvlimbhanger]

That's a good one right there.  As we all know, not many mornings come together like that. 

[GobbleNut]

Amazing work, as usual, Dave!  A master class in both videography and calling. 
...A key element to be pointed out regarding your calling in this particular video is your ability to recognize when aggressive calling was needed, rather than more passive, conservative stuff.  Excellent lesson in assessing the temperament of a flock of birds and then catering your calling approach to it.  Well done, my friend!

Another question,...did you have a decoy(s) out on this hunt?  Personally, I don't use one, but this is exactly the kind of situation where the use of a decoy can mean the difference between success and failure.  A bunch of gobbler eyes peering down a slope without seeing the hen that they think is calling to them sometimes results in an early departure from a group of out-of-range birds. 

[Tail Feathers]

Love it!
Sure makes me long for the first gobble of this year.

[ncwoodsman]

Awesome video and very exciting hunt! Thanks for sharing.