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Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
#2287569
11/09/17 09:47 PM
11/09/17 09:47 PM
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baldwin county
donmelto
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spike
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spike
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I was wondering which is the worst predator on the wild turkey population now Coyote or Bobcat?
Cane Cutter
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
#2287574
11/09/17 11:49 PM
11/09/17 11:49 PM
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Owens Xrds
AUwrestler
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Out of those 2, Id say coyote. But I think nestrobbers are the worst. Raccoons and fireants.
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore I believe in work, hard work. -George Petrie (1945)
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/10/17 01:34 AM
11/10/17 01:34 AM
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North Jackson
ridgestalker
14 point
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14 point
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Killing grown birds Bobcat.Far more killed by nest robbers however.
"The Heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" Pslam 19:1
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: ridgestalker]
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11/10/17 03:49 AM
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Longwood, FL
jlbuc10
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Booner
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Far more killed by nest robbers however. Guess this include just about any snake?
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/10/17 04:38 AM
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BamaGuitarDude
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IMO, a turkey is most vulnerable as an egg & a poult - so snakes, hawks, owls, coons & possums would be tops on my list ... once they reach adolescent & adult stage, they're pretty good at evading all of these predators & more ... i'm not a wildlife biologist although i play one on TV ...
Last edited by BamaGuitarDude; 11/10/17 07:11 AM.
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/11/17 02:47 PM
11/11/17 02:47 PM
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South of 20/North of 10
North40R
14 point
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14 point
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I believe every predator mentioned is bad but one I think often overlooked is crows! Crows are known nest predators. I believe avian predators are the worst. Hawks, owls and crows as nest predators can significantly impact turkey populations.
As for the OP, I believe bobcats are probably more successful predators of turkeys than coyotes are but coyotes probably harass them more.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/11/17 03:31 PM
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North Alabama
YEKRUT
Turkey Nut
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Turkey Nut
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I was going to say YEKRUT, but i didn’t want to sound overly confident
Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters. —Archibald Rutledge—
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: YEKRUT]
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11/12/17 02:57 PM
11/12/17 02:57 PM
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South of 20/North of 10
North40R
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I was going to say YEKRUT, but i didn’t want to sound overly confident Be careful where you go with that. You know I kill every predator I can.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: YEKRUT]
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11/13/17 11:24 AM
11/13/17 11:24 AM
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alabama
BhamFred
Freak of Nature
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alabama
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I was going to say YEKRUT, but i didn’t want to sound overly confident bullchitt, you were scared to death of the "run thet mouth jinx".
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/14/17 01:06 PM
11/14/17 01:06 PM
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North Alabama
YEKRUT
Turkey Nut
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Turkey Nut
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North Alabama
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That’s wrong, but funny as all get out.
Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters. —Archibald Rutledge—
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: 257wbymag]
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11/14/17 03:46 PM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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That one would be at the top of my list too. MOF there's a whole pack of turkey predators up in the North Jackson area.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: 257wbymag]
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11/14/17 06:53 PM
11/14/17 06:53 PM
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North Alabama
YEKRUT
Turkey Nut
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Turkey Nut
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He is a valid top predator.
Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters. —Archibald Rutledge—
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/15/17 05:24 PM
11/15/17 05:24 PM
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baldwin county
donmelto
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spike
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baldwin county
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Thanks for the input. Got to admitt crows and ants was a new one on me. Never considered them
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Re: Which is the worst predator on Wild Turkey
[Re: donmelto]
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11/18/17 01:27 PM
11/18/17 01:27 PM
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Out back
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I had a Coyote attack a decoy once. He must have thought himself the slickest, stealthiest critter in the woods until he chomped down on that rubber neck.
I doubt if a Coyote could slip up on a grown turkey.
They are egg eaters though, they'll take an easy meal any way it'll come.
Last edited by Out back; 11/18/17 01:27 PM.
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