Started with a bang….

[Roost 1]

Headed to GA after work yesterday for the opener.  My buddy told me he had been hearing some while working on the cabin.  I did not get there in time to roost any so this morning I just went to my usual listening spot. It was a beautiful morning, partly cloudy and calm.
Never heard a bird anywhere. I chose to stay there a little longer than normal and let it get good and light so I could look for fresh sign. His place has a beautiful hardwood bottom and some nice ridges and I did find some fresh sign, so I set up and called some.
Called up a pair of hens and after they went on I moved down the creek some more, walking, calling, sitting and moving around some. Called up another hen and after that I made my way up a ridge and found a good spot to sit for a while where I could see and hear a little ways.  Around noon I thought I heard a faint gobble and after listening intently my mind wandered and I thought I heard him again however I wasn't sure.  I waited a little while and thought I'll call a little, nothing at first but then I cut really loud and bam he cut me off a couple hundred yards away. I waited about 15mins, never heard anything so I called again nothing.  About 5mins later I tried again nothing so I told myself well he knows I'm here. 20 mins later some crows holler and he answers and I can tell he's closer now.  So I wait, can't stand it anymore and cut again. Nothing!! I decide I'm not calling again unless he gobbles.  Wasn't long and I could hear some scratching just out the ridge and on the other side from where I'm facing.  By the time I have it pin pointed I felt too late to move. So I waited and as it got closer he gobbled really close and then popped up about 30 yards away.  He knew exactly where I was....  Huge thanks to my friend for allowing me to come down each year. 
I have a youth to take next weekend and then my season in KY/TN kicks off on April 12. 
Good luck guys!!!


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[FullChoke]

That's the way to do it. Make them hunt you. Well done, brother.

Cheers 

FC

[3seasons]

Congrats sounds like a fun hunt. Amazing how they can pinpoint your exact location like they do.


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[zelmo1]

Nice one bro, congrats

[cannonball]

Way to go Roost, congrats!

[Roost 1]

That's the way to do it. Make them hunt you. Well done, brother.


Cheers 

FC

Did you notice my shirt in my picture with my bird??

[afhunter1]

Congrats and sounds like what I call a perfect hunt!

[FullChoke]

That's the way to do it. Make them hunt you. Well done, brother.


Cheers 

FC

Did you notice my shirt in my picture with my bird??

I did. Those are the most coveted clothing items in the nation! So very few for the best in the country.

Cheers 

FC

[callaway71]

Congrats! Always in the game.

[xarcher]

Congrats.  You should have called this thread "Started with a bang...and a flop".  Go getcha another one. 

[paintbrush]

Congrats! Way to stick with it on that hunt.

[BBR12]

Congratulations! Patience!