going to be an interesting spring....

[darron]

While deer hunting during OHio's muzzy season this past Saturday I was sitting in my blind over looking a food plot of winter rye and wheat when all of a sudden a flock of 20 long beards came in. I was shocked......we have owned this farm since the early 80's and I have never seen a flock of gobblers like this (in person or on cam). All had 8-12" beards. Not saying they will all stick around, but even if a 1/4 stick around it could be some fun. I had some come up within 5' of my blind. I can't imagine them going that far though....

It past years I would see large flocks of hens...pushing 30-40 birds. This year and last year I am seeing more gobblers then hens.

[Gooserbat]

Your right, who knows where they'll be come spring, but like you said they couldn't go far.  Best of luck.

[crappieangler]

sounds like they need thinned out a bit.  I agree once they spread out this spring there should be a number of them hanging around, sounds like you're in the money. Good luck.

[darron]

sounds like they need thinned out a bit.  I agree once they spread out this spring there should be a number of them hanging around, sounds like you're in the money. Good luck.

I'd rather have too many gobblers than not enough. I haven't killed a gobbler off there in 2 years. I typically hit my other permission areas that I share with others and leave the farm alone since I know those birds "shouldn't" get messed with. Luck would have it the other areas I hunt first have produced recently. This year if I can get something patterned I might hit it early. I have access to my neighbors 80 acres giving me around 200 acres. Hopefully some stay within that acreage.

[VA_Birdhunter]

Hopefully they will stick around close for season.

God Bless

[Drthorn]

always gets the spirits high when you see something like that. good luck

[J Hook Max]

 Your best bet is to put as much effort into scouting as you do hunting. Then you will know where they are at.

[surehuntsalot]

sounds like some fun could be headed your way,good luck