Originally Posted by
mouthcaller
Third one gets my vote.
Went out to listen this morning on a club that I just joined this year. 1000 acres of mixed hardwood, hills and bottomland. Heard only one turkey but he gobbled at least 20-25 times. I didn't cover much ground though as I drove my car and walked in from the road for 1000 yards or so. Going back in the morning in my truck to cover more ground.
MC
Tom it sounds like you might have one real dominant bird in that little patch o' the woods. Take you a jake and a hen decoy and he ought to be a slam dunk opening day. Challenge that dominant one... and the woods will come to life with all those other sub-dominant birds fighting for the best roost trees closest to the hens.

Great scenario to be in.
Going fishing/listening tomorrow morning too. Fishing more than listening, depends on how motivated I can get the old man. He is dragging his feet. Never seen a man who loved to turkey hunt and fish so much be so dang difficult to get outside. Might have to take the dog instead.