Turkey Population
 

I live in Cattaraugus Cnty NY and this Spring I've been seeing several large Toms and very few hens. The other day I had 5 longbeards walk across the front lawn. I've been hearing tons of gobbling since Feb 15. I see birds almost every day and every bird was a Tom. I did see 1 hen 1 time. I'm curious, are others noticing the same situation with tons of Toms and very few hens? This may only be a local situation but I was wondering if others seen the same observation in their area. May 1st can not come soon enough. Take care everyone.

RE: Turkey Population
 

Here in central Ny I've seen just the opposite. Hens, and some jakes. I have yet to see a adult tom this winter. But at least I'm seeing turkeys around. Got like 20 hanging around my house.

RE: Turkey Population
 

Here in South Jersey its been the opposite. My fathers been scouting twice a week the last 2 weeks and seen nothing but hens. Yesterday I was driving through alloway and drove past a field with about 15 turkeys in it, all hens.

RE: Turkey Population
 

Western PA. We have boatloads of turks, both hens and gobblers. Saw 3 longbeards feeding in someones yard yesterday afternoon. Generally though in recent years we've had way more hens.

RE: Turkey Population
 

South Jersey : Have seen more hens than toms

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Everyone, thank you for your input. I'm beginning to see numerous hens. They must've stayed over the hill from my place the last 3 months.