I must've had a record hatch last year. I have Jakes everywhere. I encountered 5(group of 3 and a pair) yesterday within 1hr. on 80ac. Another spot just down the road that I hunt has at least 10 that I encountered within 30 minutes of each other.
I'm tired of calling in Jakes and I'm concerned they have shut down the gobbling and/or run the gobblers off.
How do you deal with an abundance of Jakes?
You thank the turkey God and wait a year.
Quote from: silvestris on April 04, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
You thank the turkey God and wait a year.
This.
Enjoy the jokers - a gang of jakes can provide a lot of entertainment. I have had a few experiences where I've just sat and watched a bunch of jakes wrestle it out for an hour or longer. They are hilarious. Eventually the big birds will show themselves, but they are a lot more likely to have gone into stealth mode so as to avoid any more confrontations.
I've seen more jakes this year than the past 5 years combined.
Quote from: silvestris on April 04, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
You thank the turkey God and wait a year.
Agreed. Also nothing wrong with killing one for the dinner plate if you want to
It seems like the places I've hunted in the Midwest and in Colo have been slowly but surely getting fewer and fewer birds. Thank your lucky stars you are seeing lots of jakes! That's a great sign for the future! Should be fun the next few years!
Quote from: Kylongspur88 on April 04, 2019, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: silvestris on April 04, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
You thank the turkey God and wait a year.
Agreed. Also nothing wrong with killing one for the dinner plate if you want to
Take some kids hunting and let them take a couple. If not, then just start dreaming of next year.
Thanks for the replies
I am thankful to have them. I do plan on putting some young'uns on Jake patrol. It's just frustrating when you walk up on a field of 7-10 gobblers in the afternoon and you haven't heard a peep all day. I've assumed it's Jake's making them quiet but they may not be hot yet.
Quote from: CoachK on April 05, 2019, 02:57:06 PM
Thanks for the replies
I am thankful to have them. I do plan on putting some young'uns on Jake patrol. It's just frustrating when you walk up on a field of 7-10 gobblers in the afternoon and you haven't heard a peep all day. I've assumed it's Jake's making them quiet but they may not be hot yet.
So you walk up on a field of 7-10mature Toms in the afternoon? I'd say hang in there! Ones bound to show up.sounds like they haven't broken up yet,but at least you know there are Toms around. And yes Turkey hunting sure can be frustrating! That what makes it so challenging and a grand game.
Quote from: Harty on April 06, 2019, 12:32:26 PM
Quote from: CoachK on April 05, 2019, 02:57:06 PM
Thanks for the replies
I am thankful to have them. I do plan on putting some young'uns on Jake patrol. It's just frustrating when you walk up on a field of 7-10 gobblers in the afternoon and you haven't heard a peep all day. I've assumed it's Jake's making them quiet but they may not be hot yet.
Lol, you won't get much pity.... that's a "problem" I'd love to have!!! Slip in there and sit tight.
So you walk up on a field of 7-10mature Toms in the afternoon? I'd say hang in there! Ones bound to show up.sounds like they haven't broken up yet,but at least you know there are Toms around. And yes Turkey hunting sure can be frustrating! That what makes it so challenging and a grand game.
Quote from: silvestris on April 04, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
You thank the turkey God and wait a year.
^^^^^^This right here!^^^^^^
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Quote from: CoachK on April 04, 2019, 02:30:41 PM
How do you deal with an abundance of Jakes?
With 1.75 ounces of lead.
Had a group of 9 on my place a few yrs ago and they had everyone in check. Let me 4yr old son shooter one and their hierarchy eneded
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7 to 10 gobblers in a field and some jakes!! Any openings in your place!
We had a pile of jakes last year, this year we had one of the most successful season my group has ever had. Everyone took at least one bird, with many taking the 2 bird limit. Be thankful and look forward to next year.
R OPEN MORNING 10.5 INCH BEARD . SUNDAY MORNING CALL IN 2 JAKES JUST SET AND WATCH THEM 2 HENS CAME IN THE JAKES ACT LIKE THE HENS WAS NOT AROUND. WENT THIS MORNING AFTER A GOOD RAIN LAST NIGHT HAD VERY THICK FOG AT DAY LIGHT FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS NEVER SAW A THING DID'NT EVEN HEAR A GOBBLE . NOT WORRED ABOUT THE JAKES THEY WILL TO GOBBLERS NEXT YEAR . HOPE EVERY ONE IS HAVING A GOOD SEASON BE CAREFULL ....
Box a few up and send them to me! I could use some 2yrs olds next year! :)