I had a great season calling in my largest bird ever. I had my dad set up in front of me trying to get a bird called in for him. I had the gun up and the bird in range for over 10 minutes while waiting for it to clear some trees so my dad could take it. Finally it did and what a bird -- 31 lbs. I've called in 2 26lber's before but never a bird in this weight range.

As for myself, it was the first time I can remember since 1990 that I did not take a bird. Weird combination of weather and days I had other obligations. Just never got another opportunity on a mature tom. I did pass up a bearded hen and some jakes early in the season.

Next year starts another streak... I hope its a good one.