So looking at the numbers over the last few years it shows some of the counties like Macon, Bullock, and Russell as having major swings in kill numbers. Now before you answer with “It’s just normal for turkey populations to fluctuate.”…..I agree with that and it’s not what I’m getting at here…..These counties are having swings of 30-35% while normal fluctuation seems to be about 10%.......

My question is……Why are these counties seeing such higher fluctuation rates??......They are right on track to do the same this year…..My guess is that its following a boom/bust cycle of one of the predators……I’m thinking maybe hawks or maybe its rats that are boom/busting and starting the domino effect.....not sure....I believe though that the good habitat the burning creates may be creating and increased predator issue of some kind that’s having a bigger impact on turkeys than in other areas……