New York Turkey Hunters

[2Blade]

Whats the word on the turkeys for the Upstate NY Trad Gangers? I walked the mountain a few days ago with my K-Mag and dogs and found some turkey sign nothing impressive but thats what I expected. I plan to hunt where I killed my buck last year on a Pipeline thats in a great location. Got logging roads to my left and right and straight ahead, great strut zone. They just look and feel like "Turkey Woods" up there. What are you guys seeing? Supposed to only be 51 the first day in my area in Central NY.

[Converml]

They are thicker than flies up here in the St. Lawrence valley. Very little winter kill off and fat from the corn fields. Can't wait  

[2Blade]

Theres been rumor of Black Head Diesease but none ive seen. Seen a good flock this fall hopefully one of them jakes will come in cause im hungry!

[Skipmaster1]

Been seeing plenty around but we have also see baby turkeys this year. 2 weeks ago my wife was taking my GSP for a walk and he sniffed out a few chicks. Wondering how that is join to affect this season

[huntmaster70]

not seeing or hearing much around my area-

[ericmerg]

i see a bunch anywhere i dont have permission to hunt theres always some in the cornfields afternoon though
i have one spot that i think ill slay one opening day though

[Sean B]

been see'n some good birds in my spots in Dutchess & Putnam counties.  dad says the birds are good in my spots in Delaware co.

[crotch horn]

Not seeing anything in my spots but I know the birds are around somewhere. Will be hunting PA Saturday then off first week of NY season. Should be fun but cold mornings.

Seeing solitary birds on the way to work-- one huge old white-headed tom this morning, I think they got off to an early start but the recent cold snap may have things back on track for a good opening week!

[2Blade]

Poults already huh? No kidding no poults here yet but lots of hen sightings.

[Wapiti Chaser]

Not seeing many around my camp. I do have an old hen dusting in the field below camp so the MR must be around somewhere.

[Knawbone]

I'm surrounded by woods 3,000 plus acres plus my 75. Checked out my woods last weekend and yep their there. I;m fortunate to have great Deer and Vegie Vulture hunting right out my back and front doors.Many times I can just open my bedroom window and listen for Thunder Chickens to tell me were they want to play. Usually it doesn't take me to long to figure out were there at even if their playing hard to get.Longbow only this year- no blind. Best of luck to all my Trad Gangers and stay safe and enjoy Gods nature.
      Knawbone

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Not seeing many but tend to hear them every so often.  I was seeing a nice flock on my 4 mile commute to work but have not seen them for nearly 2 weeks now.

[2Blade]

Woke up to a pretty good rain this morning at 5am waited until 5:30 only to hear it pick up so I decided to sleep in and let the rain pass until 9am like the Weather Man said it would and it did. Got setup at about 10:15 and sat until 11:45 and never heard a peep. Had crows goin there was woodpeckers dumptrucks not even a shock gobble. My shotgun hunting buddies had the same luck which is pretty rare one even said this is the worst opening day he can rememember in 21 years. Im goin back after them in the morning what did you guys see or hear?

[2Blade]

Ill keep trying with the bow until I get real hungrey.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

The boss man barkin orders   :(    :(

[2Blade]

Sorry Cyclic  :(

[ron w]

Should be a better day tomorrow......  

[Knawbone]

Won't be able to hunt until Saturday.......%%$#^%&^*@!!#@$% dainnnnnnnnnn it  

[ron w]

Heard a couple, saw a doe and last years twins, had a raccoon walk by. And then there was a story that I can't tell here! Seems my ASAT leafy suit works pretty good......thanks ADK ken! After the rain on Monday everything is really soaked......makes for some silent walking!