Saturday morning (opening day of VA season) I called in six turkeys. Two groups of jakes each with two. At about 11:30 two two year olds came to my calling. The one I took weighed 17 lbs and had a 10 3/4" beard. Not a single gobbler from any of them. They just sneaked in and were looking for me. I have been back in there today and yesterday and no gobbling yet and no sightings. It is as if they went underground.
Probably a big boss gobbler around and they won't tolerate much gobbling from young birds.
I dealt with it for 2-3 years one time, very little or no gobbling, I finally killed the old bird and 3 days later, it sounded like a gobbling contest in the area.
They are there but do not want a butt kicking, so they will come in quietly and sneaky
Kill the Boss and you will hear them
Quote from: rifleman on April 12, 2021, 04:15:57 PM
Saturday morning (opening day of VA season) I called in six turkeys. Two groups of jakes each with two. At about 11:30 two two year olds came to my calling. The one I took weighed 17 lbs and had a 10 3/4" beard. Not a single gobbler from any of them. They just sneaked in and were looking for me. I have been back in there today and yesterday and no gobbling yet and no sightings. It is as if they went underground.
If you are on private land might try calling and the do a gobble or two after each round of yelps. Might have one show up looking for a fight
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