Phil,

Ah, the first Tom I took this year was a powerline bird
and had 4 hens with him. It was very tough situation.
I watched him strut with his hens for 1 1/2 hours at
about 125 yards before I was able to convince the
hens to come over for a chat and he trailed along
behind. At 34 yards he was mine.

Back to your bird, hens have probably gone to nest
nearby in some rally thick raspberry tangle or similar
situation. Unless they lose their clutch to predation
or the weather you probably will not be seeing them as
much. He's nearby, have you been able to figure
out where he likes to roost? My best luck at this time
of year has been in the 10 am to noon time range.

Good Luck!