1 Down in NY

[Tunaguy]

Hey all,

  Finally got out May 10th and tagged a bird. I was set up in a field at the top of a hill with 2 decoys out in front and my back up against a large bush. After a couple hours of silence I took a walk down to the other side of the field which is bordered by heavy thorn bushes and then hardwoods beyond that. I let out a few yelps with the box call and got an answer from the woods. I tried to move through the thorn to the woods but it was no go so I sat tight on the edge. The bird moved closer  but I could not see him through the bramble. Next thing I know he gobbles behind me back up the hill! After a few minutes of quiet I head up back the hill and make my way toward my decoys and sure enough there he is displaying to my dekes. I dropped down and did a Marine crawl on the back side of the ridge. At 25 yds I peek up and he's still there, I go to one knee put him in the crosshairs and let the Longbeard do its work. Work done,clock out - 9:20 AM. Not godzilla but he'll do. 18.5 lb./9 1/4" beard / 3/4" spurs

I really have to say thank you to this website for all the info I get from it. Thanks guys/gals.

[mikejd]

Nice one congrats. Love hunts like that. Exiting as hell. I have belly crawled many a miles over the years. They never show up when your in good position.

[TauntoHawk]

Good stuff, they catching fire in NY right now

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[Sir-diealot]

Congratulations to you. Glad to hear things are picking up, I have only been able to get out opening day but should be hearing back from the mechanic soon so I should get out some more maybe by the end of the week.

[zelmo1]

Nice bird, congrats

[daddyduke]

Congrats!

[Gooserbat]

Congratulations

[tomstopper]

Very nice. Congrats

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[OJR]

Congratulations! Nice bird and a great story.