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Happy 33rd birthday to my favorite hunting partner, fishing buddy, backroad driver, and the man I’d choose to do this life with over and over again. There’s no one I’d rather spend early mornings in the woods with, long days on the water, or countless hours driving around looking for something with feathers or antlers. Life with you usually involves muddy boots, way too many hunting stories, and plans that somehow always revolve around what season is open, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I hope 33 brings you big bucks, loud gobbles, tight lines, good dogs, full straps, and plenty of excuses to be outside doing what you love. Happy birthday, Trev. I love the life we’ve built, all the adventures we’ve had, and knowing there are so many more ahead of us. I love you big. 🤍🪶

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Wore em out as long as we could. What a September with some dang good buddies! #wadem #centuryclub #hurtfeelings

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All about finesse in those sticks…
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Definitely found a new addiction…

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The End is Inevitable each Spring. This year we know we ended on just the right note. @docweddle @t_bays @gabntab1 @bhall1913 @lowec1011 @jaredklowe @wildturkeydoc @myleskwilliamson @brookshenry @sophie_hooker @justindoor4 | #chêneturkey | #mossyoak | #nwtf |

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Well, turkey season has officially come to an end, and what a ride it was.
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To be honest, this season didn’t go the way I had pictured it. After missing a bird at 30 yards early on, I got what they call “turkey depression.” Every morning after that, I would completely psych myself out and fight major anxiety before heading into the woods. It sounds silly to some people, but if you’ve spent enough time chasing turkeys, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
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Note to self: always use your own gun…. Borrowing one seems to always bite me on the ass. Once I finally got my ole reliable back in my hands, I found the confidence I’d been missing and was able to get my redemption.
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Just when things were turning around, turkey season got put on pause for something much more important, my little sister’s wedding. Two days before the season ended, I traded camo for a bridesmaid dress and got to celebrate one of the biggest days of her life.
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Looking back, this season wasn’t perfect, but maybe that’s what made it memorable. There were missed opportunities, lessons learned, miles walked, incredible people met, and memories made that I’ll never forget.
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Thank you to everyone who followed along, shared a hunt, sent encouragement, or crossed paths with me this spring. I’m incredibly grateful.
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Now it’s time to put the gear away, catch up on sleep, and suffer from a serious case of turkey depression until next season. See y’all in 2027!

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The long and dusty trail has finally settled…

For the past 6 years I’ve always dreaded this day. A day that feels like a part of my soul vanishes and disappears. If you knew me you’d definitely understand…

I’ve been lucky enough to travel coast to coast every year chasing the wild turkey and the crazy places it brings me. Along those journeys I’ve met some incredible people. A lot of those people have became some of my closest friends over the years. I think that’s what makes spring so special for me.

From Florida this year to Georgia, Delaware, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wisconsin and New York. This year was one for the books.. some amazing country amazing people and some damn good turkey hunting!

Life on the road is never easy. It never has been. It’s greasy it’s dirty it’s unknown. You never know where you’ll be next, where your head might lay the next night, where the next meal will be. It’s simply became a way of life for me and I love it.

To my people. Everyone that has supported then and now. From day one until now. I owe it to you. From people back at home or all across the country. Each and one of you are so special to me and I can’t thank you guys enough for cheering me on or supporting me in some shape or form.

Many miles many long nights many laughs and many Red Bulls… if this was my last year doing this it was a damn good one to end on with nothing left on the table. For now, it’s time to head home. Re group & rest…

God bless

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Life on the Road is always more enjoyable with @docweddle // @t_bays // @gabntab1. Keepin the barrels warm til June. @mossyoak // @mossyoakcompanions // @official_nwtf | #turkeyhunter | #mossyoak | #migraammo | #chasing49 |

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One more Nod to the West. @bhall1913 @t_bays @justindoor4 | #mossyoak | #nwtf | #turkeryhunter | #cheneturkey |

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Shadow Selfies & Lattes. @myleskwilliamson @jay_pyburn @t_bays @justindoor4 | #mossyoak | #marsupialgear | #nwtf | #cheneturkey |

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Somewhere between sunrise hunts and quiet drives home.. I fell in love all over again.
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Missing you a little extra today. T-3 days!!! 🫶🏻

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27 Days Remain. Make the most of em. @bhall1913 @t_bays @justindoor4 | #mossyoak | #benelliusa | #chêneturkey | #turkeyhunter | #chasing49 |

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