RE: turkey population
This year in WI there was a definite winter kill due to amount of heavy snow and ice in my area. I talked to a county worker who told me while plowing roads it was not uncommon to plow aside dead turkeys. AND the number of birds I saw indicated just that.
SoI cruised a few known winter roosts (Pine stands) and sure enough I found enough turkey bones to make me beleive many just didn't make it. I certainly hope for a good hatch too!
JW