My New York opener
05-01-2005, 09:53 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central New York
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My New York opener
I got to my spot at about 5:20 and set up. I hooted in a couple of spots but never got a responce from and birds on the roost. I saw my first bird a little after 8 when the sun came out. It never made a sound. It had a red head but no beard plus it never strutted as it walked up to the decoy or gobbled. I had the bead on it at 35 yards but decided not to take the shot. I wanted to make sure it was a jake before I shot. It approached the decoy and brushed up against it and then just walked away. I yelped twice which made him raise his head but continue on his way but he wasn't spooked. That was the only action besides all the geese. Is it possible that it was a hen with a red head or a jake with no beard? I am gonna go back out on wednesday morn to see if I an get some more action in. Good luck to everyone!!
