What’s Wrong in SW Mo?

Jstocks · Post by **Jstocks** » April 15th, 2019, 3:25 pm

Beautiful day. Walked 10 miles in Mark Twain. Places I’ve heard numerous turkeys before. No sign, no gobbles at daylight, finally heard 2 on private land.

Has there been that big of a population decline here?

spider316 · Post by **spider316** » April 15th, 2019, 4:54 pm

On vacation with the family in SW MO. Birds were gobbling around Dogwood Canyon, my son was going crazy we are not hunting.

Gar Commander · Post by **Gar Commander** » April 15th, 2019, 5:46 pm

According to the 2019 interactive harvest website quite a few of them got whacked today.

Jstocks · Post by **Jstocks** » April 15th, 2019, 6:12 pm

I’m in Branson as well on vacation. Just hunting everyday, then doing family stuff in the afternoons and evenings. I’m glad to hear that they were gobbling at dogwood canyon. That gives me some hope.

I only heard one shot today, and it was at one of the 2 turkeys I could hear.

We just got back from the golf cart trail at Top of the Rock. Very nice scenery with the dogwoods and redbuds.

Going to try a new area tomorrow. There was virtually no scratching or any turkey sign found during my walk today.

deerhunt1988 · Post by **deerhunt1988** » April 15th, 2019, 6:40 pm

Consecutive horrible hatches

spider316 · Post by **spider316** » April 15th, 2019, 7:55 pm

Jstocks, we're going to Top of the Rock tomorrow. Any tips or things to look for. We're staying at Stony Point. BTW, Morel mushrooms everywhere at Dogwood.

Jstocks · Post by **Jstocks** » April 15th, 2019, 8:42 pm

Found some morels today.

It wasn't crowded at top of the rock. The afternoon was enjoyable. If you did Dogwood Canyon, top of the rock is really just a different set of sights.

We are at the Marriott Willow Ridge.

spider316 · Post by **spider316** » April 15th, 2019, 8:54 pm

Thanks, we leave Friday. First time here and it's beautiful. Welcome relief from the snow and cold.

spider316 · Post by **spider316** » April 17th, 2019, 3:03 pm

Any updates, living my MO season through you right now !

Jstocks · Post by **Jstocks** » April 17th, 2019, 3:29 pm

Found a few birds and along with them the people......
Lol

Birds did gobble decent past 2 days. Looks like weather coming now....I’m at Silver Dollar City again

spider316 · Post by **spider316** » April 17th, 2019, 9:05 pm

Haha, thank you. I'm avoiding there. Good luck and may the Turkey Gods shine on you. Yep, weather tonight.

Andy S. · Post by **Andy S.** » April 23rd, 2019, 7:39 am

deerhunt1988 wrote: ↑April 15th, 2019, 6:40 pm Consecutive horrible hatches

Ditto, it's well documented.

Gar Commander · Post by **Gar Commander** » April 23rd, 2019, 9:41 am

I just read an article that states they have even tried turning more birds out there and they still don't thrive. They don't know why turkeys wont expand in the 2 counties on the southwest corner of the state. Biologist even said there is no scientific reason for the trend and he is kind of taking it personal since they have done everything they know to do and nothing works. surrounding counties do ok.

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