u/Fireguy1531

First time turkey hunter here. I’ve been consistently seeing Toms on my trail cameras in a wooded area adjacent to a large field. Plenty of fresh sign as well but I haven’t been able to find where they’re roosting. Tonight I was doing some scouting for my hunt tomorrow and came across a lone bird up in a tall stand of pines. I immediately stopped and was still but it yelped at me for about a minute before flying off. Did I totally blow it or should it still be in that general area tomorrow before sunrise?

Just got done with a non scalpel and unfortunately I learned the hard way that I require twice the usual dose of local anesthetic as typical to be effective. I don’t know if I’ve ever experienced anything more uncomfortable in my life and I have a high pain tolerance. Once they adjusted the amount of anesthetic it was smooth sailing. Some minor discomfort currently but I’m going to follow all the post care inspections and stay on the couch and ice for the next few days. Has anyone else experienced that god awful experience? All my friends who have got it done said they didn’t feel a thing just a slight tugging sensation.