Coyotes affecting Gobbling

[Paulmyr]

You do realize birds gobble to attract hens to breed. Just saying

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And if they have a bunch of hens they tend not to gobble so much.

[Bearcat1997]

Predator control definitely helps with the turkey woods. I've had plenty of ruined hunts thanks to coyotes!

[Marc]

It is my belief without a doubt. Kill every one of those mangy vermin that you can. Reduce the number of yotes , bobcats and fox and you will see a difference I would bet.

I have no doubt but that coyotes eat a fair number of turkeys...

But, when you reduce the number of yotes, you will likely see increasing numbers of coons, possums, and skunks (egg eaters), as well as foxes and bobcats (both of which seem to be more proficient turkey hunters).

The number of yotes in my area is absurd, and I would not at all be opposed to decreasing the numbers, but I do remain unconvinced that killing every yote would be beneficial.

I do feel that predator interaction can make a difference in bird behavior though.  I noticed that one ranch I hunted engaged in active coyote control, and birds were far more vocal than just down the road with very large numbers of coyotes...  I also feel that birds (hens & toms) are more vocal on the limb, and less vocal on the ground with large predator populations.

[mtns2hunt]

I stay on coyotes where I hunt and even go to the National Forest to hunt them when other seasons are in such as turkey season after I tag out. Don't have as many in my area of the East but am always looking for a new place to hunt.