I'll see if I can get this back on track. I'm Bill Bongs and I too live in MN., Brainerd area , a couple hours north of our esteemed captain Fullchoke. I'm 68 with 2 grown kids and 6 grandkids. I still work part time for a painting company as their field manager.
Ive been chasing after these grand birds before we even had any up here in my neck of the woods. Had to drive 4 hours south to find huntable numbers. Thats was like 35 years ago. Got plenty of birds up here now tho. Didn't get a bird my first year, but did manage to get 1 my second year, and from there on I was hooked!
Looking forward to once again being part of this team of turkey hunting champions!!
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