Florida Hen Strutting! | BWB 21.1
The morning air was crisp and filled with the promise of adventure as the crew set out for a day of **turkey hunting in Florida**. Excitement buzzed among them as they prepared to kick off Backwoods Beards 2021, a highly anticipated season for **wild turkey hunting strategies**. “We’ve got a hen turkey strutting to the decoy!” someone exclaimed, eyes glued to the sight of the hen making her way toward their setup, a classic scenario in the world of turkey hunting.
As they settled into their blind, the anticipation grew. “We sat for about an hour, and those gobblers never did come,” one of the hunters reflected later while reviewing the footage. “The reason? Well, it was my calling.” He chuckled, recalling how the gobbler on the left had shown interest in their decoys but changed his mind when he heard the calls. “I should have just sat there quietly and let him come to us,” he admitted, recognizing that sometimes less is more in the world of **wild turkey hunting strategies**. This particular morning highlighted the nuances of calling, a critical skill in successful turkey hunts.
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Despite the lack of gobblers, the morning was filled with action. “We had a hen come strutting into the decoys,” another hunter noted, excitement evident in his voice. “When you’re dealing with a youth hunter, teaching them to shoot the one that’s strutting can be a bit hairy.” The tension was palpable as they watched the hen display her feathers, captivating everyone in the blind, a truly memorable moment during their **turkey hunting in Florida** expedition.
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“I kept telling my son that it was a he,” one dad said, chuckling at the confusion. “But he insisted, ‘But she’s strutting!’” The laughter echoed through the blind as they watched the hen interact with their decoys. “If we had brought a jake decoy, I think those gobblers would have come down here to try to whip it,” he mused, reflecting on what could have been and considering alternative **wild turkey hunting strategies** for future outings.
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As they continued to watch and wait, they spotted deer moving through the brush nearby. “There’s three or four deer down there,” one of them pointed out, momentarily distracted from their turkey hunt. The beauty of nature surrounded them, and even without firing a shot, they were soaking in every moment of their outdoor adventure in Florida.
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After a while, it became clear that their time in the blind was coming to an end. “It was a good morning,” one hunter said with a hint of disappointment. “Tyler’s Florida streak has come to an end because he hasn’t killed a gobbler this year.” But even without a successful hunt, spirits remained high as they packed up their gear, cherishing the experience of **turkey hunting in Florida**.
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“Thank you for not shooting the hen, son,” one dad said with a smile, grateful for his son’s restraint. “Even though she strutted and put on a show, she wasn’t what we were after.” They shared laughs about the hen’s antics and how she had stolen the spotlight for a moment, adding to the rich tapestry of their hunting stories.
As they made their way back to where they started, they reflected on the day’s events. “We wanted to take the GoPro, but I’m pretty sure you all won’t be able to look at that footage,” one of them joked, acknowledging the challenges of capturing every moment perfectly. The camaraderie and joy of being in nature overshadowed any missed opportunities, a testament to the true spirit of hunting.
The day may not have ended with a harvested turkey, but it was filled with laughter, learning moments, and beautiful sights. As they headed back to their truck, one hunter remarked on how his jacket seemed a bit big on his son. “I think I grabbed my jacket instead of his this morning,” he laughed, appreciating the little quirks that made their outing memorable and unique.
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