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In western Maine, Franklin county where i hunt grouse and woodcock 5years ago the turkey's disappeared after a high population and the state said a fungal disease was the cause. Since then a few have been seen but not enough to hunt out away from the towns. I look forward to Garry finding out what his states biologists say.
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It's not just the turkey population that is significantly off, it's many other bird species as well. The bird watchers in NH have been reporting the same for many species of Song birds since last fall as well (I lurk on their FB page). Nowhere near the usual amount of Robins in the neighborhood this year either.
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We usually have about 1 dozen turkey around our house most years and often you can drive around town and see a few groups in most areas.
This year I have seen maybe less than a 1/2 dozen turkeys this spring. |
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I think grouse are killing off the turkeys!
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…and then, out of guilt, committing suicide.
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Scott, my friend in Littleton was told by the Game Dept. that Fishers are becoming a problem in that area. I'm sure they take their toll!
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Not as lucky as last year with three birds in three days, but I defeated the V.T. Gobblers again. They get one point for every day they win. I get seven points for each successful day. I won 21-9. Hunted hard twelve of thirteen days. I know y'all do not like big guns but I come from the Charlie Cleveland School of Hunting; carry enough gun. This year I used three different big guns. Shot them all well. Two forty-five step shots on moving birds. Winchester, Franchi, Beretta.
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We love big guns …. Big Parker guns.
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