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Started by Brillo, January 30, 2024, 05:57:32 PM
Quote from: guesswho on January 31, 2024, 02:58:48 PMIf there are no witnesses when I kill one, then he was the most dominant bird in a five square mile area. Seems like the only time I kill two year olds or subordinate gobblers is when I hunt with people.
Quote from: eggshell on February 01, 2024, 07:51:13 AMMany hunters assume the dominate bird is the biggest by weight and spur length....this is not true. I have killed my share of dominate birds that wouldn't score worth a darn on NWTF's score card
Quote from: Tom007 on January 30, 2024, 06:46:22 PMI consider a dominant Tom to be at least 3 years old. This doesn't mean that the oldest birds in a flock are always dominant, but they are for sure wary, savvy, and very woods smart. These are the ones we all want to engage with. Most hunters on here have harvested their share of dominant birds for sure. These guys are usually strutting for their ladies bringing the rest of the flock in tow. Call in their hen, they usually follow right to the gun. Some of the oldest birds I have been lucky enough to harvest are the most memorable hunts for sure. Some even took multiple days and several set-ups to get them. Remember, it's been my experience that the breeding hen will always lead their "Guy" away from your calling. She usually doesn't want to share her man with anyone. Tactics that worked well for me on these guys are knowing where they are roosted, soft, limited calling, figuring out where their hen (hens) want to travel to, and solid inconspicuous set-ups. Finally, PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE! Don't push the envelope, you mess up and he's gone. When you do harvest one of these guys, you will experience a "Rush" you will never forget......