Originally Posted By: jmj120
Originally Posted By: Squeaky
It appears as though Matt Brock has left the building for good based off a thread in the general forum. I hate he felt like this discussion and disagreement was pointed directly at him and the information he shared. I feel like research and time spent in the woods truly does add value to the discussion. Many of us may not be from a 4 year college but our decades spent in the woods and managing for wildlife does have value. That might not make us right with our opinions just as research as been proven not to be right in some cases either. I like to form my opinions on what I'm seeing in my area. I do understand those opinions are not accurate for the entire state. I truly do appreciate his and NH opinion and information they share. I may not agree with everything buts none the less it's appreciated. In the end I just hope the DCNR makes a sound and educated adjustment for areas that need such. If it's a blanket adjustment I'll continue to spend my resources in other states to extend my season after my limit is filled here.


I totally agree. My Dad bought a small place in the 70's. Back then, it was unheard of to see or hear a turkey. Around 1980 turkeys began to show up. One year they would be everywhere, even for a couple of years. Then they would disappear. I still own/hunt the place. It's a cycle. I don't know why and don't even try to understand it. Two years ago there were no turkeys on it. I hunted yesterday and had 6 longbeards in the food plot. Everything can't be based on science. Nature has a way of working things out. I do think the coyotes and increase in racoon population has had an effect on the turkey population.


I notice the same trend. I think they move around small core areas for a while utilizing whatever food resources are available. After they deplete the resources in one area they will move on to another not too far away.