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Offline Gametaker23

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where are they!?
« on: April 13, 2015, 10:00:12 AM »
Been going out to the spot the last few weeks to see how the bird activity was and I was surprised to find nothing but old scratches and a few droppings there wasnt even any sign in the roost tree i had found the year before. I didn't start hunting this spot till later in the season I'd say a week or two into the season but have already seenore bikers and 4/wheeler and trucks then I saw the whole team I spent there last year is my spot just became to chaotic for the birds or are they just not in the area yet.any advice or opinions welcome

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2015, 10:03:28 AM »
I am convinced the birds around here have a cave they hide in.   :chuckle:  or they all go hang out in the field with all the no hunting and no trespassing signs.  Your birds may be on the same program.

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2015, 10:05:34 AM »
Was in Republic this weekend and ran into the same thing, no birds in any of the places I have seen before.  Not sure if things are late or what.
  Not much for bear sign either.
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2015, 10:11:33 AM »
maybe the lack of snow, etc. this winter has pushed them to some new areas? :dunno:

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2015, 10:22:02 PM »
Roosted lots in colville.  Stay away!

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2015, 10:28:03 PM »
Turkeydancer.  Are you here this year?

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2015, 11:01:53 PM »
I been roosting toms for the last 3weeks. Mornings seem to be the most vocal but the boys are hammering atleast once from the roost each night but still not hot yet but they are out there. Better weather will get them talking more
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2015, 12:20:00 AM »
I been roosting toms for the last 3weeks. Mornings seem to be the most vocal but the boys are hammering atleast once from the roost each night but still not hot yet but they are out there. Better weather will get them talking more
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2015, 02:04:43 PM »
Turkeydancer.  Are you here this year?

My aircraft carriers in and very busy with execution on the project .... don't think I'm getting out this year.   Buying a new RV in a couple of months, so will have to make it next year for sure.   Saw your turkey slaughter on the other thread ... get a few for me !    :tup:

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2015, 10:07:34 AM »
My hunting spot for the last 10 years has slightly changed this spring.
The majority of birds are up higher in elevation, and the hens all seem to be nesting.
I think everything is happening earlier this year due to the mild winter & nice spring.
I'd like to think I learn something new after every hunt, and this year has had some new experiences!

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2015, 05:56:47 PM »
I went out again and kind of just hunted out of hunted out the box and hunted lower on this edge of private near my usual.spot and found them and called in a nine inch beautiful tom my first ever I can't seem.to.post pictures with my phone but in will soon.

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2015, 10:56:34 PM »
Congrats gametaker
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2015, 05:39:10 AM »
Gobbling hard in the roost this morning. Seems like they are heading up the ridge now after fly down, when just a week ago they would head down to the fields at fly down.

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2015, 10:27:37 AM »
The birds are around. Just spread out more. From what I have seen , it looks like most of the hens have already been bread. Seeing big bachelor groups with long beards and jakes. 0 hens.
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2015, 11:05:23 AM »
Well that's a dream sight! But what does that mean? Will the come in easier?
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2015, 11:12:01 AM »
Bachelor groups are receptive to hen calls when all the hens are nesting.
It increases your chances of hearing, seeing & or bagging a bird.
They are like a person without a country at this point.
Give me a hen or give me death!

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2015, 11:15:19 AM »
So it is a dream sight!  :drool:
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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #17 on: April 23, 2015, 03:00:04 PM »
Thanks jasnt it was a memorable hunt I just wanna keep learning I love it

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Re: where are they!?
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2015, 10:22:54 PM »
Bachelor groups are receptive to hen calls when all the hens are nesting.
It increases your chances of hearing, seeing & or bagging a bird.
They are like a person without a country at this point.
Give me a hen or give me death!
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