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Post by Dutch on Apr 14, 2021 21:18:32 GMT -5
For the turkey hunters that are into the biology of turkeys. Some interesting facts that I wasn't aware of, but can see what's going on in my little spot of the world.
Be ready, it's 1 hour and 20 minutes long
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Post by GlennD on Apr 15, 2021 6:15:04 GMT -5
Well, can you summarize? I don’t have the time or patience for an hour and twenty two minutes.  |
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Post by davet on Apr 15, 2021 6:28:35 GMT -5
Just fast forward and cut out the BS. You can wire it down in ten minutes.
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Post by Dutch on Apr 15, 2021 11:33:59 GMT -5
Well, can you summarize? I don’t have the time or patience for an hour and twenty two minutes. Southern states have seen a big decline in turkey populations over the past 20 years. Arkansas isn't even getting enough recruitment to replace the hens. Most outhern states are at about 2-3 poults per hen. Nest success is about 20%. Lots more, but it shows it ain't just Pennsylvania |
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Post by bushmaster on Apr 15, 2021 16:29:34 GMT -5
Well, can you summarize? I don’t have the time or patience for an hour and twenty two minutes. Southern states have seen a big decline in turkey populations over the past 20 years. Arkansas isn't even getting enough recruitment to replace the hens. Most outhern states are at about 2-3 poults per hen. Nest success is about 20%. Lots more, but it shows it ain't just Pennsylvania It must be a regional problem in PA. Beaver and Western Washington county are loaded with them. Saw huge flocks over the winter and 9 longbeards in my yard the other morning. |
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Post by davet on Apr 15, 2021 17:41:59 GMT -5
Southern states have seen a big decline in turkey populations over the past 20 years. Arkansas isn't even getting enough recruitment to replace the hens. Most outhern states are at about 2-3 poults per hen. Nest success is about 20%. Lots more, but it shows it ain't just Pennsylvania It must be a regional problem in PA. Beaver and Western Washington county are loaded with them. Saw huge flocks over the winter and 9 longbeards in my yard the other morning. No...No....No....what you saw was cardboard cut outs of turkeys. The PGC sneaks in early and puts 'em out in the field......and the cougar cut out's are at the field edge!! |
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Post by ridgecommander on Apr 15, 2021 17:46:12 GMT -5
I have my eye on 6 very visible longbeards. Every morning the same spot. Just have to figure out how to get in and out without being harassed by the public or police.
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Post by davet on Apr 16, 2021 6:19:41 GMT -5
I have my eye on 6 very visible longbeards. Every morning the same spot. Just have to figure out how to get in and out without being harassed by the public or police. GET OFF MY LAWN!!!  |
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Post by ridgecommander on Apr 16, 2021 6:47:16 GMT -5
GET OFF MY LAWN!!! Not quite but close, lol. Getting in won't be a problem at 5:30am. Getting out will be the problem. |
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Post by davet on Apr 16, 2021 8:28:37 GMT -5
GET OFF MY LAWN!!! Not quite but close, lol. Getting in won't be a problem at 5:30am. Getting out will be the problem. Ya need better camo. On the way out....change into "Shed siding camo" and go undetected!! |
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Post by ridgecommander on Apr 16, 2021 8:55:20 GMT -5
Not quite but close, lol. Getting in won't be a problem at 5:30am. Getting out will be the problem. Ya need better camo. On the way out....change into "Shed siding camo" and go undetected!! Actually, I need to buy a Home Depot vest. I should blend right in carrying my blind and crossbow. |
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Post by dougl on Apr 16, 2021 15:10:41 GMT -5
Do you want to borrow my Harry Potter invisible cloak?
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Post by ridgecommander on Apr 22, 2021 13:19:14 GMT -5
Traveled to Bedford County Tuesday. Many parts of Somerset and Bedford look what we did the last week of March. I have been seeing less and less hens lately. The longbeards I have been keeping tabs on were without hens this morning. I bet some have begun sitting around here. I bet they would have run me over if I was out there giving them my seductive yelps and clucks.
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Post by fleroo on Apr 22, 2021 14:15:39 GMT -5
I was blurting out some seductive yelps last evening. Not only did she NOT run me over, she kept right on washing dishes.  And I honestly thought I was irresistible. |
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Post by davet on Apr 22, 2021 16:30:44 GMT -5
I was blurting out some seductive yelps last evening. Not only did she NOT run me over, she kept right on washing dishes. And I honestly thought I was irresistible. From what others have said....you are a legend in your own mind. |
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And I honestly thought I was irresistible.