Good season?

[bonasa]

Can't complain , tagged out in 3 states and called in an additional 7 in ny for family and friends. See what next year brings.

[potter]

Had a great year, hunted maryland and Pennsylvania. Hunted more than ever, got out 26 times and enjoyed all of them.turkeys won 25 times, me once.turkeys showed me I have a lot to learn, they are frustrating lessons though.

[MDSTRUTNRUT]

Hunted with family and had alot of success, more gobbling than ever, awesome hunts with plenty of good memories, GREAT SEASON!   

[bigbird]

I had a great season. Not near as good as other years but I helped a young man get his second bird and and got my brother in law hooked on the sport without ever taking his safety off! I took my first bird with a 20 gauge. But I didn't see as many, call as many to other people gun barrel as I normally do but I still had a good time. I'd be thankful that you got to take your son out hunting.

[High plains drifter]

I did well, but was on some good private ground.That being said, just being out there is great fun.I like to scout for new places to hunt, and I've learned over time, what to look for. In the west, if the farm has a new, nice house, they are transplant people.In other words, they are people with money, from out of state.These people hire outfitters, or close off all hunting. I found 2 old farms this year, that I got permission on.One I hunted, and had a great time.I think turkey hunting for me, is all about scouting. Just finding good places is rewarding,

[Farmboy27]

It's great to hear that a lot of you guys had success this spring. Congrats!  But my reason for posting was to ask whether you'd consider it a good season just because you killed a bird even if the population and overall turkey hunting sucked. I tend to worry about next year and years after. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy spending time in the woods. Time in the woods with my son is even better. Given my limited time this spring trust me, I didn't take a minute for granted. But I have witnessed our local turkey population plummet and I fear that the good old days are gone.

[Yoder409]

........ I have witnessed our local turkey population plummet and I fear that the good old days are gone.

I witnessed that for a lot of years here, too.  A couple decades, really.  But this year we were fully stocked with gobbling birds and our jake population...........next year's 2 year olds............is next to insane.  If we get a good 2018 hatch and have a fairly mild winter, next year ought to be banner.

[Happy]

We have never been loaded with turkeys where I hunt. I would personally love to see some changes made to help raise the population. I fear those changes will never happen though and we rely heavily on the oncoming crop of two year toms and that defines our season. Another issue I have found on public land is that many private landowners that own land adjecent to it are feeding corn heavily which concentrates most birds on their property. Times are changing and I fear it is for the worse.

[Tail Feathers]

Turkey hunting is awesome.  Turkey killin' is awesome.

If you are lucky enough to do both in one day it's even awesomer!

[Dr Juice]

Turkey hunting is awesome.  Turkey killin' is awesome.

If you are lucky enough to do both in one day it's even awesomer!

Well put!