Spring Turkey Scouting

[AZP&Y]

Went out and put up some trail cams in advance of the Spring Turkey season.

 

Ran into some nice tracks, but tracking turkeys seem to be tough to judge.

Would these be considered an average or above average bird? What forms of scouting do you use?

 

I understand finding a roosting spot is important, but wanted to see if big tracks= big birds?

 

Some J shaped Poop in the picture , I guess indicates a TOM?

 

Any pointers or knowledge would be helpful.

 

AzP&Y

Doug

[Coues 'n' Sheep]

Bah HaHa HaHa!!!! Road Hunter!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry..... just couldn't help myself.....

 

 

I'd say that is a normal size track..... not that I have ever really paid that much attention, but it is an adult bird. You are right.... the roosts are very important. What unit is your tag?? If I know it I'll be happy to tell you where I have seen birds.... ..... happy to help if I can. Good luck on your hunt.

[AZP&Y]

Bah HaHa HaHa!!!! Road Hunter!!!!!!

 

Almost, But we were on foot with backpacks because the roads were closed. Those were ATV's that circumvented the gate and were'nt supposed to be there yet

 

It is unit 6A. Thank you in advance for any assistance!

 

AzP&Y

[Atypical]

Nice tracks, here is a good turkey site that can help interpret your sign. They state a good gobbler track is over 4 1/2 inches in length and yes, gobbler poop is J-shaped. This track is well over 4 1/2 inches (front finger to rear thumb), as a dollor bill measures 6 inches.

 

http://www.wildturkeyzone.com/hunting/scouting.htm

 

You've probably seen this, as the NWTF recognizes only spur and beard for their official score, but they may have something on track length that I have not seen.

 

http://www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/how_to_score.html

 

Good work bakpacking in on foot when roads are closed, that is certainly not road hunting.

 

Good luck, someone's got the Gobbler Fever!