Calhoun, that's a really good post. I am curious as to why you have spent so much time around turkeys in Feb-early March? Was this a research project? As a hunter, I go to great lengths to avoid even being around the turkeys that time of year; don't wanta spook them before the season. I sure agree on the politicization of wildlife mgt; wish I could see an end to it but I think it will just get worse.

Yelka280, I sure hate to read about the decline of turkeys in north AL. I think a shorter season is the only practical way to reduce the harvest, and if that needs to be done, it looks the dcnr is doing it correctly for now. I sure hope things improve for you guys.