RE: Gobbling/Strutting Already??
its like that every year in most states.....the weather has pretty much nothing on what the birds do.......its the day legnth that heat them up....most seasons are PAST their peak breeding season...that way were not out there taking birds of hens that REALLY need breed.....and disrupting them....ive found nest during the first days of the season...tell me that hen wasnt breed early!.....they been gobbling and strutting here too......not worried about it.......its natural....and doesnt effect our hunting........and will NOT make them call shy.....if anything.....they get used to going to a hen call and BREEDING so they will be eager to come.....what makes them call shy is hunters...call them in and get busted....the birds dont see a REAL hen......or get shot at......thats what makes them call shy..both before and during the season.....ive called in birds weeks after our season endedjust for kicks...(yes thatd be june!) good luck.......its not uncommon to see...actually if you DONT see it before the season hunting will probably be harder....they are breeding REAL hens that are ready and willing...decoys and the best calling cant make up for that lol