Hunter hunting along a marsh

Heath Hoogerhyde

Information

  • Date Taken: 04/17/2021
  • Time Of Day: Morning
  • Method: Shotgun
  • County: Kent County
  • Property: Private
  • Dressed Weight: 25.6 lbs

Opening day was a success. I sat down at about 5:50 AM, the birds flew down at 6:30 AM and my tag was filled by 6:45 AM. I called in 4 toms, 2 Jake’s, and 6 hens. My Turkey was the 3rd gobbler to step into the opening and started strutting when he saw my Jake decoy, so I knew he was the one. He measured 50” long, 10 1/4” beard, 1 1/4” spurs and 25.6 lbs. Now I’m looking forward to the real fun, helping family and friends fill their tags.