two mature birds in the same tree at daylight. That is one thing that stands out to me this season. Normally I will come across a few running together still the first week or so of the season. But this year I am coming across multiple mature birds roosting in dang near the same tree as you mentione...

Congrats on a fine old gobbler! I lol'd @ the image of that broken box call cluck and every turkey throwing their head your way. Also loved how he acknowledged your calling with a grasshopper.

Awesome story.

Haha, yup, it was at Zorba's.

Loved the story! Great writing style you have there. Congrats on a fine public land bird! Around here, you definitely have to earn them. I had to deal with idiots myself this morning, glad your hunt turned out for the better! From my reports, the birds are finally getting ready to play a little.

I disagree. Last spring activity was awesome early because of abnormally warm temperatures during February and the first of March. That doesn't seem to be the case this year. Of course there will be some wound up two year olds who will gobble their heads off, just like every season. But as a whole, ...