Got to place late and when I stepped out of truck to open gate, 2 were gobbling across the road. I parked and walked about 40 yards from the truck. They answered. As I was just standing there, I heard a whooooosh of wings cutting the air right above me. A friggin jake flys right over my head and lands 80 yards in front of me. Within sight of my truck, me, and the road.

I heard 2 or 3 more birds way off but couldn't pin point them. I ended up calling up a jake (same one?) about 90 minutes later. Coulda waxed him easily at 20 yards but just watched him.

Saw some fresh tracks. Found some fresh scratchings. Saw a young gob. Heard some gobbling. I've had worse mornings.

A bunch of birds died today. 3 of my buddies killed this morning.

Dr. B


AKA: “Dr. B”
Aldeer #121
8-3-2000
Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA
2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Champions
2024-2025 ALdeer Deer Contest Champions