Well, to say that the 2015 season was slower than the 2014 season is an understatement.....Last year I was on 18 kills (+2 misses)......Compared to this season with 8 kills (+1 miss)......Jakes were passed on in both seasons (except New Mexico), but the total number of birds seen or heard was down significantly......All my hunts were on private property (except NM), but even with all the guys I know who hunt public, I only know of 5 birds that were taken. Of those, only two were actually called in.....MCC. which is always one of the best places to get turkeys was probably still the best with around 25 birds.....Although, that's probably less than half on a normal year.......Lake Sutherland which normally produces anywhere from 4-10 birds, produced one this year.....Lots of really good turkey hunters didn't get a bird this year......We need Mother Nature to start doing her part......SOON!
The highlight of the season was probably the youth hunt at Santa Ysabel Preserve and the time in New Mexico.....Despite a less than stellar season, it's always great being in the woods, spending time with kids, and hunting with close friends......Also, even though my daughter didn't get a bird this year. We spend a lot of quality time together......Priceless.....
The successful hunts in pictures.............
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The highlight of the season was probably the youth hunt at Santa Ysabel Preserve and the time in New Mexico.....Despite a less than stellar season, it's always great being in the woods, spending time with kids, and hunting with close friends......Also, even though my daughter didn't get a bird this year. We spend a lot of quality time together......Priceless.....
The successful hunts in pictures.............
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