Aldeer.com Forums Alabama Deer Talk ALTurkey Talk -- Beards and Spurs Dr. Chamberlain

But look at the nest predators we do have. EVERYTHING wants to eat turkey eggs and poults. I do not personally know anyone who traps commercially. I do not personally know anyone who traps for the benefit of wild turkeys other than myself. I cannot do much good, but I still try to do my part. I really believe that the over population of nest predators is the true culprit of declining populations. Coons, crows, possums, bobcats, and coyotes are the most common critters in the woods. I also think declining turkey habitat is the number two reason for a decline. I think that hunting pressure is the reason for a decline in gobbling activity on public land, as well as a declining population. I don’t think we can say that simply by reducing the limit and modifying the season dates will do any good whatsoever without addressing what’s really hurting the population. I can’t understand why people ignore it unless it’s because the actual problem will require work and effort to correct, and thats just something the majority aren’t willing to sacrifice.