On Friday I harvested my first turkey solo, which marked my third turkey ever! Here in Ontario, we have eastern wild turkeys. I hadn’t been out turkey hunting since 2020, so there was a lot of anticipation for this season. I have so much to say about this hunt but fortunately I captured the whole experience in my latest self-filmed video:
Although I really had to push myself outside of my comfort zone to get out in the woods at first light on my own (especially after seeing a bear roaming the neighborhood just a couple of days prior) – I did it! Everyone always says that bears are more afraid of us but I personally doubt that in my case! 😆 I am glad I talked myself into getting out the door and into the woods as a dream hunt unfolded for me. The turkeys put on a show, both vocally and visually. I had a great opportunity to call (using a slate) and the turkeys gobbled back for 20 minutes before finally getting close! It’s a wild feeling to sit there and remain silent yet experience so much adrenaline at the same time. The turkey woods are a special place and I am thankful to have experienced a day like this. I am very grateful for my neighbor who provided permission to hunt on his land, and to Eric who quickly got out of bed upon hearing a ‘bang’ followed by receiving a ‘yep, I got him!!’ text, and came over to snap this photo for me. I am hopeful to get out again and fill my second tag here in Ontario, which would be another first! 🤞Good luck to everyone pursuing these amazing (and delicious) birds this spring!
Leave a Reply