Thank you guys for the responses and reiteration "if you can call in jakes and hens you can in toms". I thought this was true but in the past several years I've really doubted myself.
I do, however, have to make an admend to my previous post; I've had three mature toms within range last year but didn't pull the trigger due to them being on the other side of the fence (on someone else's property) and I couldn't bring myself to violate the property laws (both ethically and legally).
As for mature toms in the area, yes. I saw two during the last week of ML season, 15 yds from my tree. And several members have spotted others through out the club.
Adrian, your post about early vs. late season has triggered a couple of questions. Since my season, here in NE Florida (Palatka/Interlachen area), typically occurs from mid-late march to mid-late april and Spring Break (I'm a high school math teacher) occurs towards the end, I'm in the woods as much as possible; usually from sun-up to sun-down. Since my area is the "grey-line" between easterns and osceolas what should I consider as early season and late season? And, how should I adjust my calling during each?
SW, I'd love to make and post a recording of my calling; but am not techno savy enough. Any help would be much appreciative.
littlekid