Originally Posted by smitty_bs
Oddly in the UP this year, most mornings were quiet. I harvested my Tom at 3pm; started working him before 2pm. Keep positive, things will pick up.

I've been doing this a long time, have experienced all kinds of turkey behavior, loud.. quiet, run you over, run away... fast... and have shot more afternoon birds than morning birds. Also been hunting this piece of property for over 30 years, know where to look and know where to go. They just weren't there. The disconcerting thing is that nothing was seen, or heard, on any of the surrounding properties either, that's never happened! Wisconsin turkey hunting hours are, basically, from light to dark and we were out there light to dark. Nothing! Lol! But yes, remain positive and keep having at it and I will.


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