Finally got to connect on a longbeard this afternoon. Wasn't an ideal hunt - decided to slip off early this afternoon - was gonna hike in deep on a piece of public land. About five minutes from the truck looked up and saw a hen scooting off as fast as she could run. Thought "Well crap - probably a gobbler with her too." About that time a bright red head pops up over a rise about 20 yds - sees me and starts running. Thought about not shooting him for a split second then swung the gun around and managed to knock him down... Not the way I like to do it - but as rough a year as it's been - I was just glad to get a chance. Shot him at around 2pm- had him on the grill by supper time...
