Mississippi Reports?

[dirt road ninja]

In Jefferson county I heard 4 birds on the 9th AM. 2 of them only gobbled once and the other 2 gobbled about 15 times apiece. They were roosted with about 30 hens. PM on the 9th I saw 1 gobbler with hens and he would not respond to calling. The only thing I did that made him look our way was gobbling at him. I did hear one other bird gobble twice that afternoon only after I gobbled. Sunday I heard nothing in a different area. IMO they will fire up this week without any fronts pushing through. It's ashame we didn't get this weather for deer season, my woods are wide open now.

[honker22]

I heard a single bird in Yazoo Co Sunday am. He gobbled 4 times responding to my hoots. That was all. I hope he gobbles to my gun barrel Friday morning.

[Mr.MQ1]

I dont think its time yet.  We had an early spring last year and everyone was seeing and hearing birds early.  Not the case this year.  Im going to listen in the morning in a spot that Ive been seeing birds.  This coming week is gonna be warmer and that should help the gobbling. 

[10ga.Trauma]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it true that bird numbers are way down in your state?

[FullChoke]

You are wrong, our flock is doing very well. I believe you are referring to Arkansas. Their bird population has dropped to very low numbers to the point that the Game commission has closed the season in some zones, cut some zones to 9 days and some to 16 days.

[dirt road ninja]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it true that bird numbers are way down in your state?

Not in Jefferson and Adams county. I think the state overall has a thriving population, minus a few pockets.

[honker22]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it true that bird numbers are way down in your state?

I'm not sure about statewide numbers but locally they are lower where I am. Still a huntable population, it's just not the good ole days. I think overall state numbers are holding steady.

[10ga.Trauma]

any idea why bird numbers are down??

[Ryan T]

In 2012 Mississippi had it's best hatch in a decade.  All the normal contributing factors apply to low turkey numbers.  No tagging system, over-worked and under-paid LEOs, wet spring, nest predators, most importantly the rise in turkey hunters.

[northms]

MS has had a great 2 years for turkey hatches. That according to a buddy in the MDWFP. Should be lots of dumb 2 year olds running around this year. Numbers are good.

[hwy419]

you should probably stay in texas, LOTS more birds there. lots more corn too.  you should probably put you a pop up right next to a feeder........ get you a black metallica shirt and play angry birds till one shows up........

This is priceless... 

[Gobblehead30]

Got a slow report from my buddy in North MS.   Not one gobble.  Did see one group of gobs by themselves.   It was a real chilly morning though.  I hope they get fired up with this warm front..

[Rio]

you should probably stay in texas, LOTS more birds there. lots more corn too.  you should probably put you a pop up right next to a feeder........ get you a black metallica shirt and play angry birds till one shows up........

This is priceless... 

What this jackwagon won't tell ya is he scared off my best shot at a MS bird last year. Sent him running over the ridge the first time he called. Lol

[Rio]

Sorry meant to quote daddylongspurs....

HWY419 did NOT run off any birds for me last year.

[hwy419]

Sorry meant to quote daddylongspurs....

HWY419 did NOT run off any birds for me last year.

That ain't nothin'. I can send a bird over the next two ridges... I am terrible. But, that will change once I get the hang of it...