Never too Early to Start Scouting Turkeys

[ilovesprig]

With waterfowl season kind of winding down. I thought I'd go and look for some turkeys.....I was pleasantly surprised when I found a flock of bachelors......15 jakes & 6 toms........I was especially excited to see the 15 jakes. It means there was at least some recruitment this year in this area......Saw over a 100 birds in the traditional spots (65 in one flock).

With such a good start to our spring/winter rains. I am optimistic that we will get some our birds and dispersal back.

Here's a few pix of the birds............

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[nicapopolis]

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Awesome Steve. I have a whopping 6 located in a flock near my house. Probably going to knock on some doors where they hang out.

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[2dogs1name]

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Great to see and hear! Thanks for sharing...

 

[ilovesprig]

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Awesome Steve. I have a whopping 6 located in a flock near my house. Probably going to knock on some doors where they hang out.

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Nick,

I loved hunting Merriam turkeys in Colorado......Good luck on getting that permish......

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[Snake Charmer]

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Have not seen a single turkey up in the north end Mesa Grande in the last four months and have not seen a jake or tom since last spring (two jakes and one tom along with four females). In 2008 I counted 300 in one flock one morning. In my opinion we are a long way from the turkey population being stable. That being said I would suggest that everyone leave them alone for another year or two if we want to have a sustainable resource.

 

[ilovesprig]

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Have not seen a single turkey up in the north end Mesa Grande in the last four months and have not seen a jake or tom since last spring (two jakes and one tom along with four females). In 2008 I counted 300 in one flock one morning. In my opinion we are a long way from the turkey population being stable. That being said I would suggest that everyone leave them alone for another year or two if we want to have a sustainable resource.

Fred,

I agree with you.....That's why I was so excited to see 15 jakes.....I haven't seen 15 jakes total anywhere in the last 2 years.


ps......By the way the turkey walks, they were less than 2 miles from you.

 

[Bonejour]

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Very promising. Thanks for the report Steve

 

[SD Mike]

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That's very good to hear, Steve. Thanks for the update and hope all is well

 

[ilovesprig]

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Mike,

All is well.....Getting ready for the Super Bowl party, Spring Turkey Tune-up, San Diego youth pheasant hunt, and the drawing for the Santa Ysabel youth mentored turkey hunt.....Busy times ahead.

 

[SD Mike]

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Mike,

All is well.....Getting ready for the Super Bowl party, Spring Turkey Tune-up, San Diego youth pheasant hunt, and the drawing for the Santa Ysabel youth mentored turkey hunt.....Busy times ahead.

As usual, I'd love to help. Let me know what I can do. Will you be at nwtf mtg next week?

 

[wiley]

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Sprig, when is the youth pheasant hunt this year, how to get my grandson in

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[ilovesprig]

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Sprig, when is the youth pheasant hunt this year, how to get my grandson in

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Wiley,

The event is full, but you still can come out and enjoy probably everything but the shoot......The event is Feb 13th at the Tulloch Ranch......Corner of Int. 8 and the Lake Morena turn off.

I will be manning the NWTF booth.......Rain or shine......

 

[wiley]

Re: Never to Early to Start Scouting Turkeys

Sprig, when is the youth pheasant hunt this year, how to get my grandson in

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Wiley,

The event is full, but you still can come out and enjoy probably everything but the shoot......The event is Feb 13th at the Tulloch Ranch......Corner of Int. 8 and the Lake Morena turn off.

I will be manning the NWTF booth.......Rain or shine......

Ok thanks. .

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[ilovesprig]

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Don't forget about the NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up at Lake San Vicente......Feb. 20th......Talked to the Lake Sutherland folks and they said there's a pretty good amount of turkeys out there.

This year it will be 2 days a week and 3 zones......Really fun day with lots of prizes and experts in turkey calling and hunting.....Kids hunts too.

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[wiley]

Don't forget about the NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up at Lake San Vicente......Feb. 13th......Talked to the Lake Sutherland folks and they said there's a pretty good amount of turkeys out there.

This year it will be 2 days a week and 3 zones......Really fun day with lots of prizes and experts in turkey calling and hunting.....Kids hunts too.

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You read my mind, was looking all over the NWTF sife for spring tune up info...

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[invisible man]

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Have not seen a single turkey up in the north end Mesa Grande in the last four months and have not seen a jake or tom since last spring (two jakes and one tom along with four females). In 2008 I counted 300 in one flock one morning. In my opinion we are a long way from the turkey population being stable. That being said I would suggest that everyone leave them alone for another year or two if we want to have a sustainable resource.

OK I will only kill 2.

 

[steveo007]

hey Steve you sure do post a lot of bobcat (turkey killer) pictures, I'm still waiting for the one with you holding them up by the hind legs with a big smile on your face?????

 

[wiley]

Don't forget about the NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up at Lake San Vicente......Feb. 13th......Talked to the Lake Sutherland folks and they said there's a pretty good amount of turkeys out there.

This year it will be 2 days a week and 3 zones......Really fun day with lots of prizes and experts in turkey calling and hunting.....Kids hunts too.

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Steve, just noticed both are on the same day, and got on vickies back up list, what time is the tune up

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[ilovesprig]

Wiley,

My mistake....The Spring Turkey Tune-up is Feb 20th.....I'm out in the IV with no calendar.....lol

 

[wiley]

ok, thanks

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