2nd bird down... tagged out in NY.

Called in this nice 8" long beard using my Scott Witter box call and one of my own DK trumpet calls. This fine bird closes out my Spring season... Lots of good eating and fly tying materials for the future.




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  1. Brk TrtMay 7, 2018 at 7:23 AM

    Congrats Doug.
    It's quiet an accomplishment to take a spring gobbler and to take two is certainly one feat that go's over the top.

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    1. Doug KornMay 7, 2018 at 1:07 PM

      Thans Alan.... they are a joy to watch, hunt and eat.... a great bird.

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  2. RalphsFlyBoxMay 9, 2018 at 7:47 AM

    Congrats on the birds. I'm still chasing here in South Jersey. :)

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    1. Doug KornMay 9, 2018 at 8:07 AM

      Stay after them Ralph.... hunting was slow for us with very little gobbling.... It just-so-happened that the birds I ran into were willing to play.... Best Luck.

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