Any Sucess in Niagara county?

[Rev Ev]

Two weeks ago, three properties I hunt had birds, now they have up and dissappeared. Two of the properties I am reasonably sure, trespassers aside, that they hadn't been hunted yet. I am wondering if they are just henned up or if I am missing something. Only one other guy I know has gotten a bird yet. Just wondering if its just me or if anyone else around here is having the same trouble.

[Red]

i tried a property in akron on sunday i didnt hear or see anything

[landtracdeerhunter]

Been hunting the Tonawanda Creek area, along with eastern side of county. Pretty much the same story you describe. Theirs been a few birds takened, but Toms seem to be already educated with very little gobbling. Don't quite know what to make of it. Trying different calling decoy techniques.

Edited May 8, 2012 by landtracdeerhunter

[dprice1983]

Same here in Clinton County, no gobbles, very quiet. I think it may be over already unfortunately. I only know of 3 birds taken in all of the county thus far.

[HUNT6246]

I live in Newfane - Northeast Niagara County. Since opening day, I've heard shooting only 4 times; one shot opening day, last Saturday - a three shot volley at about 5:30 and two other shots spaced minutes apart shortly after 7 AM. Our home is in the woods where turkeys usually hang out this time of year. When I can't get out, I can hear if there's any calling from our open window. About two weeks ago, I saw one bird in a field North of the house but couldn't tell if it was a hen or gobbler. So far - Nothing. Doesn't look like a good year!!!

[landtracdeerhunter]

Walking up from hunting the last couple days, I noticed a lot of worms and grubs that have surfaced because of the wet weather. I'm sure the range they are traveling for food is cut way back. Easy pickens for turkeys right now. Things sure have quiet down in the harvest department since last week across the state. That may be because hunter numbers have dropped too.

[TeeBugg]

Same situation for me here in wayne county...gonna try again in the morning. I haven't even seen a single turkey all season. And I've heard a total of about 4 shots. Way down from years prior. Guess its statewide from what I hear and read.

[landtracdeerhunter]

Few shots this morning, but not out of my gun. Spent 6 hours out in the woods. Going to plow a field today, so I'll hunt it tomorrow. Maybe the crawlers in the plow ground will pull some longbeards out. When I planted my field corn 2 years back, had turkeys walking all over it.

Edited May 19, 2012 by landtracdeerhunter