I had the opportunity to turkey hunt on a large (6000 acre) ranch near Cherokee, Texas last week. I drove up from Houston in the morning and went out in the afternoon. Saw a couple of jakes and several hens, but no large gobblers.

I was getting ready to head back to the house at around 6PM (really late) when a large gobbler came into view. I called him in to about 35 yards and finally got a clean shot on him from the blind. 10 1/2 inch beard with spurs over 1 inch long.




This ranch is unbelievable - here are a few shots of the game room:





Shotgun: Benelli SBE (first generation)

Shotshell: 3 1/2 #5 hevi shot

Nice one - congratulations.