
The Value of Trails During the Rut
A minute or so later, a twig snapped in the bottom. The deer was moving closer along the trail, it seemed. My heart pounded with excitement, for I knew the deer was approaching fast, yet I still could not see it.
A minute or so later, a twig snapped in the bottom. The deer was moving closer along the trail, it seemed. My heart pounded with excitement, for I knew the deer was approaching fast, yet I still could not see it.
Because I understood that a turkey’s eyesight was exceptional, I was aware that movement should be kept to a minimum to avoid spooking the birds. However, what I didn’t understand was that there comes to a time when a hunter must run the risk of spooking the birds to get a shot.