Bukmastr

I had the May 11th week also. I too had very little luck calling, I worked a couple that hung up, but for the most part they ignored or hightailed it when I called. Occaisoinal clucks and purrs worked better but I was calling in hens that never had a freind with them. I did get to see an awesome bearded hen thogh and came close to getting her the last couple days. I am going back after the season and trying to get her on film, she had a 9 or 10 inch beard that would of made a gobbler proud. Oh well, guess I will have to wait till next year.

KONK

Nope, unfortunatly I did not get one, but I did see a huge Tom on Thurs. and went back on Sat. I heard one about 9:00 and the chase was on. Well, guess who won? Being this was my first time out and w/o the advantage of experience to guide me I had fun. I will do this again. [8D]

Browning_1

Personally I like the later periods. Big toms are a lot easier to call in. They are kinda moody when it comes to gobbling. I shot a Boss tom last Saturday. They didn't start gobbling until 8am. Then all heck broke loose. Had about 4 different birds gobbling in different directions. I quickly found the nearest tree and set up to start calling. 5 minutes later I hear Fssssst BRRRRUUUUUUUPE! 5 ft behind my tree. He walked around the tree and gave me a nice easy 10ft shot to the dome. 27#, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" hooks and a 12" beard. Best bird to date.

mathewsconquest2

Just missed one this morning (6:30am) that never gobbled but was strut'n proud all the way in. I misjudged the distance and shot high. Still very upset with myself. I have two more days so I hope I can get one. I heard gobbling last week when I was scouting but nothing this week. They have been strutt'n all week however.

Good Luck !!

-Mathewsconquest2