2015 Spring Gobbler The long wait for longbeards is over. T HE URGE to hunt spring gobblers gnaws at many turkey hunters from the start of the new year until the day they get out there. It's a passion that is buoyed by the successes and memories of seasons past, even missed opportunities. It's not just about turkeys; it's about breaking free of the walls, catching up with the woods. Getting out there isn't just an urge, 24 it's a mission. Of course, there are many hunters who feel that way all the time about spring gobbler hunting. The season's popularity among hunters has climbed admirably since it started in 1968. It is in no danger of losing its standing as one of Pennsylvania's most attractive and challenging big-game seasons. In recent years, as many as 240,000 hunters have been heading afield to WWW.PENNGAMENEWS.COMhttp://WWW.PENNGAMENEWS.COM