Finally a beautiful day in the woods.

i’ve been out only three times this season and every time the weather has been nasty from windy to can’t hear a dang thing to dripping wet. Finally, this morning was beautiful no wind clear skies.

Like always went in blind at one of my spots that I have history with. Ended up setting up on a ridge top with birds all around me. The closer birds were Jakes to my right and an old raspy tom to my left.

Made the decision to do a fly down amdget aggressive with the hope of intising the raspy bird to my left. Well it worked and the good lord made it happen. Thank to me forgetting to take off my headlamp he almost got away. A couple light yelps and some scratching in the leaves made him curious and he popped his head over the ridge giving me a shot around 30 yards. After the time disappeared, but luckily, I heard him flapping.

The bird was a big one spurs over an inch a quarter and 11 inch beard. He probably weighs in the low 20s and I’m pretty sure I’ve had a couple battles with this guy and of course he’s won them all making me come back for more. Finally, I won