One thing to remember is that if you pass on a turkey, he's not necessarily even going to be around the next year. The way these turkeys divide up territory, he may be around in the fall, but by spring he could be several ridges over. You can call in a turkey from a long way off, so I would think there is no guarantee that a jake is next year's bird...maybe for somebody, but not necessarily you...just another thought to throw in.