I lucked up and killed my first two long beards ever last year on back to back weekends. I had two close encounters before I killed my first. I had gobblers within 15 yards over my right shoulder both times and my gun laying on my lap. I wont do that again. They can appear anytime, anywhere!
I also read everything I could on this turkey forum from the SHO NUFF turkey killers! It helped.
The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4