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Title: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: Clif Owen on April 20, 2013, 10:38:31 PM
Well guys..turkey season has not turned out nearly as well as I had hoped. I had a couple of encounters that should have worked out but didn't for one reason or another. Had a bird answer but just go away..that one was close...real close when I heard him and was afraid to call any more. I messed up and got busted on one and then bumped 4 jakes last Sunday. Welll, tomorrow is the last day and I just don't think I am going to give it a try. The main area I hunted closed last weekend and the only area I can go is to a spot I've never been to and I just don't feel comfortable going into it blind. Especially when it is a military base that parts of are closed to the public and I'm not familiar enough to know if I can avoid them.
I apologize for failing to help the team this year but if you guys wil have me back; would like to try again next season.
Clif
Title: Re: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: hookedspur on April 20, 2013, 11:10:48 PM
Sometimes no matter how hard we try we just cant make it happen . I bet you had some fun trying though.
Title: Re: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: anthonyjhallen on April 21, 2013, 12:54:08 AM
Thats how it goes sometimes...
Title: Re: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: BOFF on April 21, 2013, 10:29:38 AM
Well.  I'd still go to the new area. At least you may see some sign for hunting next year. It may be the start of a great season next year,  or could be a grand finish for this season.  Can't kill them sitting at home.

Understand the frustration.  Been a terrible season here.

Your always welcome here.


God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: Clif Owen on April 21, 2013, 08:17:59 PM
Well...I decided to go check out Polk. Managed to hear 2 birds this morning and think I heard one die. I realized someone was calling as I moved closer (I heard him from about a quarter mile to start with) and just sat down to listen and wait. I might have a head start in that area for next year but based on my last 2..I wouldn't count on it. It seems if I find birds one year; they are gone the next. Not sure if they die or move though.
Title: Re: Throwing in the Towel
Post by: Woodsman4God on April 22, 2013, 10:15:45 AM
Sorry about the rough year, It happens to all of us. Better luck next year