Texas hunting??

[Hooksfan]

I hunted that area around 20 years ago and it was a fun time and beautiful country...in a different way.  I don't know of anything that would have had a major change on the turkey population other than the normal fluctuations during dry years.

[DocGobbler]

Plenty of birds in that part of the state. Rios are a lot more vocal birds and as someone who started on rios and is now trying easterns... you will appreciate the difference. Good luck and make sure to try some good Mexican food while you're in the area.

[ChiefBubba]

I'm hunting between Mason and Menard as well this weekend.  Most of the hens should be nesting by now, which should lead to a great weekend of turkey hunting.  If the place you are hunting has water, you'll have birds.  Even better if there's a creek flowing through it or if it has river frontage.  When they are fired up, you can't over call.  When they shut up, do the same for a little bit.  They are probably working towards you slowly/cautiously.  How big the place is that you are hunting should dictate the amount of patience you show to any particular bird.

I hunted Texas a little south Junction in 2014 and near Rocksprings last year. This absolutely how it happened for me. Enjoy yourself and take in the views. BTW Go to Salt Lick Barbecue. Near Austin. Chief

[Buddy]

It was a great trip and all the info on the area and the advice on the Rio's was spot on.  We got three gobblers during the trip and all were gobbling hard in the late afternoon.  They sure liked aggressive calling.  Heard a lot of gobbling at dawn the first morning but sorta quite the second.  The wild flowers were spectacular and weather was perfect.  Folks that get to hunt the Texas Hill country are surely blessed. 

[Tail Feathers]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it.  It's hard to describe the country but it is a beautiful place.  Glad the birds and weather cooperated too!