20-pound Kentucky Gobbler
After a while of trying to kill either a turkey or a deer anywhere in Kentucky, Bill harvested his first turkey on his very own recently purchased property. "I was hoping 2008 opening day for spring turkey season would be my best chance," he said. "I was geeked to get out and start."
The weather was perfect. Early on, Bill noticed birds moving to the top of a ridge about 100 yards away. He slowly worked his way uphill, calling periodically to keep track of them. Bill skillfully pulled off a sneak maneuver to get a better position, and shot his Knight TK2000 over the ridge toward the 20-pound turkey. "There was nothing but smoke and feathers!" Bill said. "In less than two hours of opening day I accomplished what had eluded me for several years."
Bill's first Kentucky turkey had a 9.25-inch beard, .75 scores, and scored a total of 55.375.