Last year we doubled and were done for the day after 30 minutes. Today was much longer. A buddy and I were set up long before legal. Our first action came in the form of a raccoon running full bore across the corn field. Wouldn't you know, he ended up right in our laps. Each of us got a boot in, and when he looked about to come right back my barrel was in his face and safety off. Instantly he turned and bolted. Smart move on his part lol.
Anyway, the gobbing birds quit once on the ground so we went looking for them. Next field over but only half way there we ran into another well hidden hunter so backed off to property number two.
Being late in the morning, the birds were already out in the fields. We took the long way around and set up in an area I figured the birds were headed to. Luck was on our side, as a hen got to within 10 feet and started putting. The Tom behind her was slightly alarmed, but eventually caved and took too many steps towards my loaded gun. At 35 yards he dropped like a brick.
My buddy still with a tag, we walked around again and set up. Two hours later and the birds were back again in the field and coming our way. Being still spooked a bit though they eventually saw our decoys and turned heading for the woods.
Next farm was a bust. Late in the day and with 11km on our boots we called it a hunt. Kids had to be picked up from daycare after all.
Sure was a great way to start hunting in 2015!
