Experts predicting solid season with plenty of adult gobblers in the field
Dominant gobblers are springtime breeding machines. Boss birds are prone to gobble, strut and drum to try to impress the ladies. COURTESY PHOTO / TPWD PHOTO, CHASE FOUNTAIN
Spring turkey seasons are set to coincide with the wild turkey’s breeding season. The idea is to use some sort of call to simulate the sounds of a hen turkey and ultimately lure a gobbler into shotgun range. COURTESY PHOTO / MATT WILLIAMS
Experts say Texas wild turkey hunters may see signs of “beard rot” in adult gobblers this year as the result of last summer’s drought and intense heat. The condition causes discoloration or noticeable lines in the beard. In some cases it may cause the beard to become so brittle that it shears off. COURTESY PHOTO / JASON HARDIN
When spring fills the air, Tom turkeys get in the mood for love as the wheels of another breeding season kick into gear.
A dominant gobbler riding a testosterone high is prone to bust into uncontrollable fits of boisterous gobbling. The resonant vocals are often followed by peculiar struts, drums, spitting sounds and other haughty displays of self importance. It’s raucous behavior m...
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