gunner-2 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 any one been out scouting for turkey yet i wen't for a drive this morning not really looking for turkey but came across a field i seen two toms strutting with about ten hens with them.I think it's going to be a tough season this year remembering the last time the weather was nice early like this year by the time hunting season came along the toms wanted nothing to do with new hens they would gobble on the roost then after hitting the ground they would shut up basically saying if you want me you come to me even the Jake's were quiet .But we will have to see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigcaveman50 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just put tom decoy and call em and get them on fight decoy, works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just put tom decoy and call em and get them on fight decoy, works for me. Ya that does work for sure in the end thats what we did left the hen decoy home and used a tom decoy we did end up with a bird each in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brookie slayer Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm seeing a lot of birds in my area. But soon as opening day rolls around I won't see a damn thing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm seeing a lot of birds in my area. But soon as opening day rolls around I won't see a damn thing. :-) Your not the only one that happens to lol that happens to me from time to time it can get frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I haven't seen many around this year. I wonder if the two hard years knocked back their numbers, and the mild year kept them scattered in smaller flocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Only seen a few on my property this year. Last year we had many. The rabbits are goon as are the stray cats but coyote population here has exploded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Only seen a few on my property this year. Last year we had many. The rabbits are goon as are the stray cats but coyote population here has exploded. The coyotes is prob the reason way every thing is gone there taking over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 They're taking their toll for sure. I also didn't see deer yard up this year like they have the last couple, and I think their numbers might have been reduced over the last couple years as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 They're taking their toll for sure. I also didn't see deer yard up this year like they have the last couple, and I think their numbers might have been reduced over the last couple years as well. Yes i believe the numbers of deer and turkey are down my brother-in-law has a farm in hagersville and he has seen good numbers of deer and turkey this year so they might just be down is certain areas i hunt dunnville area for deer and turkey and i haven't seen the deer or turkey like i use to but if they are down they should spring back turkey are a hardy bird i do have a good spot that i get a turkey every year i will see how that pans out this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lots of deer here. See them everyday and usually 8 or more .coyotes come in low light and some pretty large size packs of 4 to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lots of deer here. See them everyday and usually 8 or more .coyotes come in low light and some pretty large size packs of 4 to 10. 10 in in a pack is a lot they need to be thinned out thats hell on for legs i don't think i ever seen that many in a pack the biggest pack i have seen had 5 the most deer i have seen this year was 2 weeks ago around 10 never seen them again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNorton Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 The coyotes around here are out of control. I hear them loudly every night and when I'm cutting the grass in the orchards I see them all over the place. As far as deer go I haven't seen any yet this year usually see quite a few by now. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungpuncher Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 The deep snow from the past 2 consecutive years was really hard on the local turkey population. I have a couple of buddys that came across a couple of places that had multiple turkey remains while they were shed hunting last spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 On the qew from the falls to fort erie just before dark saw a huge flock of turkeys in a field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilokan Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I've been seeing lots this year already. In fact I saw what was the biggest flocks I've ever seen in a field just a week or two ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Gunner, it is normal for the Toms to be silent if most of the breeding is over. Patience is what pays off in times like that. The Toms will still come to your "expert" calling but may come in silent without gobbling. I have seen it many times where a hunter will get frustrated because there are no answering gobbles to the calls, they get up to walk away and get busted by a Tom that was coming in. Best of luck to you this season..............................Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 this is true i have had it before i had turkey gobble at first lite then after hitting the ground they just shut up and patience is a big thing in hunting if you don't have patience and just pack it in you won't fill you tag in times like this i spend more time out there i have filled my tag around noon before .I have seen them come in silent even on a good day .Lets face it we are trying to make them go against the rules as the hen is supposed to go to the toms . Another thing i like to do is not sit in the same spot i like to try to cut them off by moving around them if i can and that helps bag a bird as well but that can be hard if you cant get them to talk but thats why we call it hunting nothing is for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Nobody has more patience than a taxidermist ! A buddy gave me some cooked Jake and it was just awesome ! I have never hunted for turkeys .....there were pheasants and grouse in the Smithville area about 50 years ago . Gunner ....have you mounted any turkey's yet ? I was looking through Google Images and saw many poor mounts .....must be a real job to do up one of those toms . ...this mount was exceptional ...... Good Luck Gentlemen ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 OOOOH yes i do turkey they are very time consuming i rather do 10 deer heads than 1 turkey but thats all part of it so i don't complain i just get it done this is a bearded hen cape i did her beard is longer than most Jakes this tom was 22lbs can't remember how much this one weighed this is the breast mount i did for last years contest on hear There are more but i lost the pic or forgot to take pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Amazing work Gunner. I may have to get a turkey for you to do. Trouble is.. I gave hunting up a few years back. I doubt no frills has a suitable turkey for me. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 GOOD JOB Gunner ! .....a lot of hours have gone into those mounts for sure ! I had a few free pheasant dinners & I hope you enjoyed some of the "meats of your labour . The colours of their plumage is amazing . Cliff ....ask No Frills for a bird with feathers , may get a discount for saving on plucking ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungpuncher Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNorton Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Amazing mounts once again gunner! You sure have a real talent at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner-2 Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 thanks guys i hope this season pans out i'm going out tomorrow morning to see if i can locate some toms in my honey hole it's been good to me for the last 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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