On the original subject...Any word of any studies being conducted in the southwest? Turkey numbers here in Greene are about 1/10 what they were in the late 90's. In the 90's the turkey pop absolutely exploded!!Flocks could be seen every few miles in fields early in am this time of year, and I wouldnt doubt we had more birds in Greene than anywhere in the state then. Last several years during highly visible period of early spring early amyou drive the entire length of the county and may see a handful. Flock seems to have stabilized last several years at the MUCH lower density. Most properties I hunt had multiple roost sites and tons of birds. Now most of them have 1 group or no birds at all roosting. Still kill a gobbler EVERY year,... Not complaining about that.. Just one helluva difference and really cant understand what happened. Pgc noticed somewhat I guess, having cut a week off the fall season. I dont see it as having made any difference though.