OT 53 turkeys in the yard right now

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:44 pm

It's actually kinda creepy seeing this big flock flow through the yard, heads down, pecking at this and that. All hunched over, jerky steps, going in the same general direction. I'll probably see them sweep by again later this afternoon.

Quinn

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:57 pm

Sorry, I got the count wrong. They moved out of the trees into the meadow in a long, broad line, so I got to count again. Most of them are just standing around looking at each other in the rain. The new total is 102, a new record.

Quinn

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:59 pm

An old time Mainer, who is a lifelong hunter and owns 100s of acres of woodlands, told me recently that the rampant increase in the number of turkeys is the main reason for the decline of deer in his woods. They compete for food and the turkey are devouring the acorns.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:29 pm

What ......... no pictures

Joe

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:17 pm

Turkeys are growing in numbers rapidly here in Oregon because they've learned to stay near houses where they wont get hunted.
Many parts of Oregon where tukeys were transplanted, they have become almost domesticated. Folks that don't hunt feed them and protect them. The rest of us pay for F&G to raise and transplant them.
Hope they're still in your yard come spring turkey season!

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:10 pm

Gotta keep the camera handy

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:46 pm

Camera and a "punt" gun! Just kidding really, but sounds like you have a good Turkey season there!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:06 pm

I think I might "trick" some of those smart birds that are staying close to the house. Maybe just one.

Rusty <><

Scott64A · Post by **Scott64A** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:08 am

Snares work pretty darn good too.

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:30 am

I've caught them bare handed, too. Not much sport.

Quinn

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:01 am

That is what archery equipment is made for. The same thing is happening in my part of the world. Many animals such as deer and turkey are learning to live behind houses and in small patches of woodland. The bow and arrow is ideal for that .

I've taken a lot of deer in what you could call a suburban environment. Take some turkey with the bow.