2009.05.08
Andrew East with his second gobbler of the season
I'm starting to think maybe Andrew East of Roanoke was sandbagging when he sent in a gobbler picture earlier this spring and said it was his first turkey.
East's second gobbler fell on an April 29 hunt. Like with East's first successful hunt, this one had something of a veteran tone to it.
The first veteran trick was East went hunting even though he overslept. Instead of going to where he had planned, in Botetourt County, he stayed closer to home and hunted at a friend's in Roanoke County.
The next good move was he stuck with it even though things were quiet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30. ( I guess when he said he slept in, I guess he meant he really slept in.) Finally heading back off the mountain he heard a single gobble. He set up, and made a few calls. In came three hens, then this guy trailing them. East was able to make the 30-yard shot with time to spare before the noon cut-off for legal hunting hours. The gobbler had an 8-inch beard and 1-inch spurs.
First of many more to come I'm sure Andrew.
Good job!
Comment by Static Lines — May 8, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
Hey Andy, You might want to think about leaving some birds for the other hunters dude !!! Great job guy. You are awesome!!
Comment by Bryant Williams — May 9, 2009 @ 9:54 am
Fantastic Andy---!
The freezers must be about full, for this season.
Luck
Comment by Cousin Luck — May 9, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
Congratulations on all the great birds go out to all the hunters! I haven't had time to post much lately but I'm getting caught up now and there are some great stories on here!
Comment by Tommy Nunley — May 11, 2009 @ 10:28 am
Congrats Andrew, most hunters dont even see a bird, way to go man
Comment by Joey — May 12, 2009 @ 10:33 am