Bob and I set up very early with high hopes that the old gobbler would be roosting in the same area. We were disappointed when he failed to gobble. In fact, this would be the first time in almost three weeks a gobbler didn’t greet the morning. However, I heard one across the road and Cherry Run Creek. He was done gobbling prior to six o’clock.
I discussed the situation with Bob and he said he wasn’t going to stay out long. Bob is in the completion stages of having his 1954 Chevy completely refurbished. (The car is looking good!)
I went over and mustered one shock gobbler from very far away. That was it.
I hurried to another area since I had to quit early for the driveway contractor. I called and was immediately cut off with such a racket from a hen…. a mother hen with poults. I saw 3-4 little ones about the size of my fist. I continued using kee kee whistles and she went bonkers. The interesting fact is she had a beard. (Legal in Pennsylvania)
(A bearded hen.)
Other sightings of the morn included: approximately 12 deer; lots of grey squirrels; a fox squirrel and bear tracks again.
When I arrived home the driveway work had begun. Hopefully, tomorrow the bulk will be completed.
(Note the hen turkey & deer tracks with the front foot track of the bear.)
This may have been the worst day you have had with the gobblers but it is the best day you have had with the camera and with seeing game that you aren’t hunting for. I was wondering if the fog of the morning would hold the birds in the trees longer than usual. Seems that something kept them from gobbling, however. Tomorrow is another day and things might be totally different. The only predictable thing about turkey hunting is that it is unpredictable! Good luck in the morning. Dana