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There are more hens than toms, without question. We kill very few hens. Back in the good old days (80s), I remember a gobbler gobbling on every high spot in Vinton Co. Some speculate that we've "shot the gobble" out of our flocks (Mrex). However, I think what has actually made the difference is that we are now permitted to shoot two gobblers. In the 80s, we were only permitted one. Not only are there fewer left to hunt in areas, there is less competition for the hens. They aren't going to gobble all morning when they are the only tom available to service hens.
A few years ago I hunted a huge farm that receives nearly no hunting pressure. I killed my bird @ 700, and there were two racing to get to me. I stayed in the woods until 1100 that day and saw 11 longbeards! I've never heard more gobbling in my life!
For some perspective, I read through the" turkey chronicles" of the last two seasons here on TOO. Do yourself a favor and read them. To me it proves Ohio turkey hunting is a hit or miss proposition. They are just not going to gobble well every day. They are still killable, they just aren't going to make it as fun as it can be every time.
A few years ago I hunted a huge farm that receives nearly no hunting pressure. I killed my bird @ 700, and there were two racing to get to me. I stayed in the woods until 1100 that day and saw 11 longbeards! I've never heard more gobbling in my life!
For some perspective, I read through the" turkey chronicles" of the last two seasons here on TOO. Do yourself a favor and read them. To me it proves Ohio turkey hunting is a hit or miss proposition. They are just not going to gobble well every day. They are still killable, they just aren't going to make it as fun as it can be every time.
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