shurtzgarret Report post Posted October 5, 2012 I recently put in for spring turkey for 2013 and ik this is a long way off but I was wondering if anyone could tell me when the turkeys are typically in full rut? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 5, 2012 End of April through May, depends on the amount of sunlight through the day. Pm little creek calls, he's pretty good on info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shurtzgarret Report post Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Creek Calls Report post Posted October 5, 2012 The end of March or first week of April they will start to split into their spring flocks and really start calling. By mid-April all birds know there place and breading starts to take place daily. The last week or so in April they are used to their daily pattern and calling seems to taper off a bit. First and second week of May egg laying begins and the changes in the flocks in the afternoon causes increased gobbling at times. If hens are not successful with their first clutch of eggs they will look to be rebreed and try again the end of May or even the first part of June. In June you should start seeing polts (baby’s) with the hens. By mid June calling should return to normal (non mating cycle). Like previously said this is determined by daylight hours and not weather and will change a little depending how far north or south you are hunting. Hope this helps. Good luck with the draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted October 5, 2012 +1 to Little Creek Calls Can't wait to see if i got drawn...i put in for 33 and 34a this year instead of my usual. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 5, 2012 +1 to Little Creek Calls Can't wait to see if i got drawn...i put in for 33 and 34a this year instead of my usual. Good luck! Right on! I put in for 29 and 34. I have been trying to build my bonus points for a goulds!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Creek Calls Report post Posted October 5, 2012 I put in for Gould’s too. I figure if I don’t draw I can always buy a leftover in 12A or go to the San Carlos or NM. Maybe not having a tag will give me an excuse to go the Midwest to chase Easterns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted October 22, 2012 +1 to Little Creek Calls Can't wait to see if i got drawn...i put in for 33 and 34a this year instead of my usual. Good luck! Right on! I put in for 29 and 34. I have been trying to build my bonus points for a goulds!!! I only have 5 i believe...just to see what happens and its close to home. I can scout it easier ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
