Wanted to get opinions

[Cut N Run]

Some of my best hunting properties are small, yet they turn out some nice birds pretty consistently.  Gobblers will roam anywhere they found hens in the past once the hen flocks break up.  If there's a good local population of hens, gobblers won't be far.  They probably won't spend a lot of time on your 30 acres, but if you already know where they like to pass through the area, just be there ahead of time and be ready. 

I have a ridiculous 15 acre honey hole that most people would walk past without looking at twice.  Gobblers tend to pass through the area from one block of woods to the other (especially when most hens are on the nest) and can be called right where I want them.  I've killed 5 birds in 10 hunts from the same tree in the past four seasons all less than 30 yards away. Three of them were 22+ pounds, 10-11 inch beards, and 1+ inch spurs.  You wouldn't believe it if you saw it.

Jim

[deercamp]

 You may not see them there in the off season, but that's fine don't worry.  In all of the different places that I've hunted over the years there is one constant.  The turkeys nine out of ten times will be back in the same area they were the previous year.  There is still going to be food out in that field and in the woods.  Good luck
you'll be all set.

[1iagobblergetter]

I would worry more about it in the fall if I was hunting than in the spring. Right now they are probably flocked up if you find one you've found the flock. In the spring they will be dispersed over a larger area and have bugs,grass,dandelions,etc to eat. If your really worried do what others have said and scout a few weeks before season. Goodluck I wouldn't sweat it....

[ddturkeyhunter]

With having the power line going through it is what maybe make the property just as good as the field. If there not on your 30 they are going to be just cross the fence with in hearing distance. Just work at it and call them over. But no matter now good any 30 or 100 acres is I would have some back up spot incase a family of coyotes move in on the property to live before you no it and keep the turkey pushed out.

[Volgobbler]

 Thanks for all the replies and opinions.

[TURKEYWHACKER]

I have a buddy who owns 44 acres in north Florida. Not a huge chunk either, but I called a bruiser Eastern from the neighboring 600 acres last opening weekend. He came lookin' for love but only found me. 

[Volgobbler]

saw a nice flock today. So feeling  a lot better

[jonathan creason]

I have permission to hunt 2 farms near the house.  One is 60 ac, and my dad, brother, and I share it with another hunter.  The other farm is about 120 ac, and we have it to ourselves during turkey season.  Both farms have large crop fields, surrounded by old growth timber, and decent sized creeks adjoining or crossing the property.

We routinely kill multiple toms on the smaller property, and rarely go without seeing at least 1.  Last year my dad killed a huge tom on the larger property on opening morning and we never heard another gobble on it. 

[Marc]

I would think you will see a decrease in activity.

I would think significantly decreased activity...

Hens will be looking for roosts, cover, water, and food to nest near...  Take away the food, and I would guess you would have far less activity.  Unless those birds like to eat cotton.