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Do hens make a lot of sounds in the spring where you hunt?

Started by YoungGobbler, January 20, 2026, 10:26:10 PM

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Bowguy

Quote from: YoungGobbler on January 25, 2026, 06:59:44 PM
Quote from: Bowguy on January 24, 2026, 04:28:16 PMIf i may? Most of the guys here are not near you. You'll get great info but perhaps not time specific to your region so learn the nesting, breeding, break up, etc. Learn what they eat, where theyll nest as the area changes from seasonality things or farming for instance.
There's almost never a year and it used to really be that way hens didnt yelp crazy many mornings for a bit. Coyotes, bobcats have them quieter lately plus less birds but assume if youre in a learning stage there might be more to uncover.
If you hunt the same areas expand
The reason I made this post, is mostly a food for thought... We go in the woods and yelp, yet, we "never" (rarely, seldom...) hear it from hens themselves...
I still dont understand why you dont though I believe you

Ihuntoldschool

Quote from: EZ on January 22, 2026, 08:20:55 AMTurkeys make communication vocalizations almost constantly, you just have to be very close to hear them. Most of the time, they won't get any louder than they have to. YOU, as the outside turkey, have a different motive. You can't walk over and join the flock (like a turkey would). YOU have ulterior motives, lol.

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They're generally very vocal earlier in the season and less vocal as Spring progresses.  Generally.

A hen isn't shy or quiet when she's looking for a longbeard.

One more thing you've got to really listen. When you're moving you're making noise and won't hear the hens much. Foliage is another factor cuts down on hearing as season progresses.