2018 NJ Spring Gobbler Season in review

[Spitfire-Spurs]

Considering the challenges of missed time in the field, limited gobbling, adverse weather and overall limited bird sightings in general for my 2018 Spring Gobbler Season, I consider myself fortunate to have connected on 5 nice Longbeards this year. There was a sixth that almost made the list, however an awkward angle and the bird being on top of me resulted in my letting him walk as opposed to taking a less than high percentage shot. I do believe that this particular bird was one that came in with the big one I shot during the "B" week and subsequently videoed with my camera as it attacked the Tom I had just put on the ground and then proceeded to try to pick a fight with my Avian X decoy.

Below is my 2018 NJ Spring Gobbler Season in review.

A Week & B Week birds.

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2018 A Week – 23.0 Lbs. 1&1/8 Spurs. 4.75 Beard (Beard Rot) Shotgun
2018 B Week – 24.5 Lbs. 1&1/4 Spurs. 9.75 Beard Shotgun

C Week Birds

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2018 C Week – 22.0 Lbs. 1.0 Spurs. 9.0 Beard Crossbow
2018 C Week – 21.0 Lbs. 1.0, 0.75 Spurs. 10.0 Beard Shotgun

D Week Bird

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2018 D Week – 19.0 Lbs. 1.0, 0.25 Spurs. 10.125 Beard Crossbow

I packed the turkey gear away till next spring, I even think a tear rolled down my cheek as I was doing it.

[bigcitybowhunter]

I think that is an amazing season! Congrats !

[biggamecameraman]

Jersey Joe Mills thanks so much for another recap this season well done . it looks like another banner year for you old sport

[tomcbigbucks]

Joe nice season right there! Congrats

[Phillyarcher]

Joe,
Looks like you had a good season.

[Spitfire-Spurs]

Thanks guys.
I'm hoping this cold rainy weather doesn't have to big of an affect on this years hatch. Haven't seen many polts running around yet.