Tree,in my years huntin turks no question weather plays a major role in the amount of gobbling activity one hears!The breeding period may start later but a little warm sunshine can put ole longbeard in the mood quickly!I've heard birds gobbling over the last couple weeks and we are a month and a half from opening!Supposedly seasons are set somewhat later to let the birds due much of there breeding before season but obviously it doesn't always work out that way as not every hen accepts a gobbler by opening day!!