Porcupine
Another morning searching for a receptive gobbler. Another morning without hearing a single gobbler. I
Dogwood
believe this lack of gobbling may be due to the current full moon period. I would go to three areas all of which have produced turkeys for me and/or my father. I did see one hen. 
A highlight of this morning’s wood’s time was a porcupine. I heard something walking first and upon looking saw this animal covered with quills ambling by me. Of course, it became photo-taking time! The porky didn’t realize I was standing until the critter quickly paused once he/she came downwind of me. the porcupine smelled me and I even bathed last month. The animal decided to not take any chances and climbed the nearby oak tree.
I can still see my dad at this site…
Golden Ragwort
I did see some deer and squirrels throughout my morning’s pursuit of turkeys. Allergies began to hit my eyes and nostrils around 
nine. I made that unforgivable sin of touching my eye when I first felt an itch. The allergy game was on! I sure would enjoy spending time hunting turkeys without all the various symptoms from allergies. Oh well… I am still breathing!
the business end!
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