Originally Posted by
zubba
These birds have us stumped. Gorgous morning, seen one lonesome hen, heard one bird gobbling...that's it. The birds always seem to hang around this farm and for some reason, they are gone. Will give it a shot in the morning again.
Nice bird IAJaybird.
I had the same problem on my Ia private Saturday. I called everywhere early before 7:30, and not a gobble anywhere. I'm stumped. Scouted 2 places around Des Moines, and where I shot one a couple of years ago is flooded on the easier access, but still my best option with a very long walk. I'm down to a few days left to hunt in May or I'm eating a season 4 tag AGAIN in Iowa. I really need a 60+ bird to make my season.
DTC, it was a pleasure having you as a teamate, and you really gave us a shot at this thing. Congrats again on a great season.