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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Mar 24, 2011 10:52:23 GMT -5
I have been managing my farm, 181 acres, for 5 years now, mostly with deer in mind. I do however have several CRP strips (contract is up but left the land as is was) a 10 acre woodlot that I have established as a sanctuary, there is wheat, alfalfa, soybeans, and corn and a nice pond. There is also two other wood lots on the farm. I have five feeders on the property and three cameras. Over the winter I did get a picture of a few gobblers together but that was it. As of late, I have only been seeing the one gobbler on camera and while doing chores on the farm. How else can I bring the birds in and make them want to stay?
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Post by hornharvester on Mar 24, 2011 11:18:37 GMT -5
Put sunflower seeds and cracked corn in your feeders. They use that down south for turkeys. Turkeys also like clover. Chufa is another thing you might try and plant but Ive heard guys say squirrels will get it before the turkeys do. h.h.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Mar 24, 2011 19:33:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the input h.h. I forgot to mention that i did plant a food plot last year that didnt fair so well. I plan on re-doing it this year and was planning on trying some clover. Thanks again
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Post by stevein on Mar 24, 2011 19:46:28 GMT -5
Genesis where are you located? At least put the county in. This may help other members to give you advice. You may not be doing anything wrong. For whatever reason there may not be that many turkeys in your area right now. Also you neighboring farms can have an effect on yours. They may be more attractive to turkeys. Try contacting the biologist in your area to see if he may have some advice for you.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Mar 25, 2011 9:25:45 GMT -5
Central Jasper County. Our counties turkey population is really starting to take off. Some spots of the county I have counted 50+ birds in a field, but in other spots (such as mine) they are scarce. Thanks for the advice about the biologist too.
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