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we had 2 nesting pair a few years ago that TPWD tracked. Couple years went by and we had a single hen that was a regular at one stand. Its been 2 or 3 years since we've seen her
Last edited by Quackerbox; 04-11-2018, 11:47 AM.
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Originally posted by npe001 View PostHow hard is it to get TPWD see if it is possible for a stocking program in your area?
There are also others who don't want to thin or they're too afraid to burn on their places not realizing fire will make it better, and actually reduce the chances of wildfire due to less fuel from too much underbrush. It will also create best turkey and deer fawning habitat. TPWD isn't about to bring in nearly 100 birds and pay $525 per bird if no one is willing to make improvements.
If you can get at least 10,000 contiguous acres worth of landowners on board, or you own 10,000 acres yourself that you're willing to create turkey habitat on, TPWD will come out to do a GIS evaluation then an on the ground evaluate to look at the area. If it looks good and you pass you'll get birds the following winter/spring after evaluations.Last edited by GraceNmercy; 04-11-2018, 12:45 PM.
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Originally posted by GraceNmercy View PostThe hard part is getting all the landowners on board, as you find a lot who either don't want to do the habitat work to increase the odds of passing TPWD evaluations, or you have some who just think there's a catch and they'll be obligated to enroll in some government program, which isn't the case.
There are also others who don't want to thin or they're too afraid to burn on their places not realizing fire will make it better, and actually reduce the chances of wildfire due to less fuel from too much underbrush. It will also create best turkey and deer fawning habitat. TPWD isn't about to bring in nearly 100 birds and pay $525 per bird if no one is willing to make improvements.
If you can get at least 10,000 contiguous acres worth of landowners on board, or you own 10,000 acres yourself that you're willing to create turkey habitat on, TPWD will come out to do a GIS evaluation then an on the ground evaluate to look at the area. If it looks good and you pass you'll get birds the following winter/spring after evaluations.
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Originally posted by SaltwaterSlick View PostGreat pics!! I've killed many, many turkeys over the years and had so many out west on our place, they were sometimes a pest, but I've never actually seen a turkey in East Texas!! Heard 'em once a long time ago, but never laid eyes on 'em...
Would love to see some on my place, but never heard of any around the north end of Liberty County...
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