I live in a WMU where turkeys are present. The potential for overwinter kill is high for two reasons: snowfall and predation. Lots of snow in the bush this year and plenty of cougars in the area. In a typical winter I observe turkeys scratching in my backyard frequently. No turkeys observed this winter because there was 2 - 3 ft of snow cover. Cougar photo on my backyard trail cam earlier in the winter when there was less snow and during last years deer season I cut numerous cougar tracks. It was just a few days ago that I saw my first turkey since December. Saw two today, not far from home. I should be seeing flocks...
I live in a rural setting but there are other homes in close proximity.......saying this to avoid any confusion that I have land to hunt turkeys on. I don't
Last spring...
