Over the years I have noticed a considerable decrease in turkeys around south Wilcox county but during that same 35-40 years I have seen a good increase in and around St. Clair County.
I see a Big differece in the turkeys actions in wilcox co as well. Turkeys back in the 60s and 70s gobbled earlier in the morning an more in the afternoons. I just assume that its the increased hunting pressure.
Around my place in south wilcox you can spot a turkey or groups of turkeys in a field some 3-500 yards away and if you stop the vehicle they will run to the nearest woods. Around St. Clair co. and KY at those same distances they hardly pay one any attention.