I've spoke before in here about a place I hunted for a long time in Smith county. For years it was absolutely loaded with turkeys and was crazy fun to hunt. About 7 years ago all the sudden there was none. I mean no tracks, no sounds or sign anywhere. Stayed that way for 3-4 years and I was heart broken about it.
Then about 3 years ago I heard 1 Tom on it in early spring. Wasn't getting my hopes up cause birds wander but then 2 years ago heard and saw 2 more Tom's and 2 jakes. Then last year saw 2 Tom's and 5 jakes but still wasn't willing to hunt it.
Went this morning to check on it and heard 3 Tom's and saw about 11 hens. Had 5 jakes wake 30ft from me! Maybe just maybe it's starting to make a small come back which really excites me for the future.
Then about 3 years ago I heard 1 Tom on it in early spring. Wasn't getting my hopes up cause birds wander but then 2 years ago heard and saw 2 more Tom's and 2 jakes. Then last year saw 2 Tom's and 5 jakes but still wasn't willing to hunt it.
Went this morning to check on it and heard 3 Tom's and saw about 11 hens. Had 5 jakes wake 30ft from me! Maybe just maybe it's starting to make a small come back which really excites me for the future.