Trapper, A hen has to stay at the most part with the nest, only leveing the nest for water/food. Incubation period for turkey eggs are 28 days.

2/ The afternoon hunts slows as the day progress. Tempatures can be a good part of this problem. At some time birds can be worked but activity is stronger in the mornings. most afternoon hunts consist of setting up on travel routes and near roost areas...BT