Anyone else seeing a large amount of turkey population?

[Huntaholic]

We are covered up with the nuisance critters. I saw 14 longbeards in one bunch yesterday afternoon.

Theres a bunch of us that would be more than happy to fix that issue for you!

 

[deerfever]

We seem to have had good hatches the last few years. The 22 Hatch was unbelievable! I have seen and heard several while deer hunting this season ,Glad to read all the positive comments.

 

[Mr. Hawk]

Same here

 

[deerhunter10]

Yes thanks to the last few years hatches numbers coming up. No where near what they were but a lot better then the last 8 to 10 years by a lot.

 

[megalomaniac]

Yes thanks to the last few years hatches numbers coming up. No where near what they were but a lot better then the last 8 to 10 years by a lot.

Nowhere CLOSE to what they were in the early 2000s. On this farm the hens and this year's poults hooked up with the toms for a couple hours.

Back in the day, I called up 35 jakes at the same time in a juvie group while hunting.

But still WAY better that what we had 4 or 5 years ago.

 

[th88]

It is almost like turkey populations are naturally cyclical and Mother Nature has the biggest effect on hatches. That explanation doesn't warrant hysteria and generate research $$ money though.

Thrilled for the rebound! Lets enjoy it while it lasts.