Community
Turkey Hunting Whether it's spring or fall doesn't matter to this bunch. Great tips on calling, bustin flocks, using blinds and more.

3rd bird not openning up

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-15-2008 | 11:37 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
From: Hampton Virginia
Default 3rd bird not openning up

I have three people that have killed birds and none of them openned up. They heard gobblin off in the distance and when they were focusing on those birds others showed up. My buddy today did not hear anything and just saw this bird making his way to him. I hope they wake up for me Sat.!!! Is anyone else having a slow start with the lack of gobblin?
Allen Denton is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 11:41 AM
  #2  
webbclan's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Durant, Oklahoma
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

They're rattling their heads off here in Oklahoma. Lots of talking on the roost. They tend to quieten down just a bit when they hit the ground, but there's still plenty of gobbling.
webbclan is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 01:51 PM
  #3  
mouthcaller's Avatar
Typical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 836
Likes: 0
From: Jackson, TN
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

Turkeys have been blowing it out for 3 weeks where I hunt in W. Tennessee.
mouthcaller is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 02:14 PM
  #4  
superstrutter's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,050
Likes: 0
From: North Louisiana
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

They haven't been doing squat where I am hunting in Tennessee, and I know there are turkeys there.
superstrutter is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 02:22 PM
  #5  
SwampCollie's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,420
Likes: 0
From: Where the ducks don't come no more
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

Everyone I have talked to here in VA has reported either no gobbling or very little gobbling. Its the third day of the season and one of my hunting buddies (my godfather actually) has already tagged two birds (including one thats going to make the state record book).

Lots and lots of folks killing turkeys already, just not hearing them. I'm trying to get everything in order so I can hunt tomorrow... got so much paperwork....
SwampCollie is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 03:50 PM
  #6  
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

Swampcollie,
I heard 2 birds on Sat. on the roost at a distance and once they flew down--nothing. The last 2 days I have heard 0 birds I know they are there. A fellow hunter heard1 gobble 3 times yesterday and that was it. It am hunting the GW back of Edinburg, VA.

JB
redmag is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 04:19 PM
  #7  
Lubricious's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,044
Likes: 0
From: H.R., Virginia
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

Went this morning to Chickahominy and didnt hear any. Everyone I talked to out there said the same thing.
Lubricious is offline  
Reply
Old 04-15-2008 | 06:43 PM
  #8  
SwampCollie's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,420
Likes: 0
From: Where the ducks don't come no more
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

General concensus among most VA hunters echos the same gents. Few gobbling in the tree... hitting the ground and hushing up.... probably either roosting with hens or not doing much breeding yet. Weather don't help a lot either. Got the paperwork done I needed to get done... just gotta pack up a few things and head my ass south. Hunting tomorrow and thursday.... bass fishing in the afternoon. Much needed break from the rush. I know of only one bird using the property much (as of two weeks ago). I honestly don't care if I kill him or not, at least I won't be at work.
SwampCollie is offline  
Reply
Old 04-16-2008 | 01:33 AM
  #9  
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: rural south georgia
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

in ga weve had weather problems and they have been actin like its late season, not gobblin at all.
gpower1 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-16-2008 | 08:09 AM
  #10  
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,417
Likes: 0
From: chiefland Florida USA
Default RE: 3rd bird not openning up

here in Fla. I have heard only one bird really gobbling.I know there in the area. I have pic's. on my cam. of 4 different boss toms. and they are not talking.one bird gobbled 6 or 8 times the day before the season opened and tried to gobble one time opening morning.he came in and never said a thing.

kind weird all over the best I can tell from everyone I talk to.
Tree climber is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
double down
Bowhunting
10
11-04-2008 08:55 PM
bhw
Small Game, Predator and Trapping
3
10-29-2008 04:53 AM
Michael J. Weigel
Camp Cooking and Game Processing
76
08-04-2004 04:46 AM
Allen Denton
South
8
11-19-2003 11:02 AM
MJL927
Whitetail Deer Hunting
9
10-18-2002 12:53 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.