JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Hello All, Came across these three toms...and on-the-fence hens...yesterday morning on my way home from work. Always cool to watch the interaction between these guys and gals once spring rolls around. Cheers, Justin Edited March 25, 2012 by JustinHoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 ANOTHER DESK TOP PIC. Very nice shots Justin. My trigger finger,is getting itchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Hey Brian, Had a feeling these pics would get you pumped up! Unfortunately, it was a private lane to a farm, so I couldn't get as close as I wanted to for a better shot. On my way home this morning, I saw upwards of 8 toms and a dozen or two hens. Sadly, it was in a field at the side of the 417. Stopping to take a shot wasn't an option Good luck on the opener, bud. Cheers, Justin Edited March 25, 2012 by JustinHoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Those be toms sweet pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Yeah, those 3 are TOMS! Aka Longbeards, jelly heads, strutters. They be running the show. If a Jake (1 yr old male) dared to display/strut around those toms he'd get an a$$-kicking! Ah, I see you made the edit. Great pics Justin!! Edited March 25, 2012 by BenBeattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Ooops! Thanks, RichyB! Not sure why I put in Jake. Just googled the two to ascertain their differences. Seems like the uniform tail feathers is a dead giveaway of it being a Tom as opposed to a Jake. Good to know...a hunter I am not. Cheers, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hey Ben - any idea what year Jakes become Toms? Cheers, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Their 2nd year they are toms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks, RichyB. These birds didn't seem overly big compared to others I have seen, although I was a bit of a distance away. Would chances be they are "young" Toms - ie. 2nd year birds? Or do they look a full size to you guys that hunt? Cheers, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Yes, and you can tell jakes because of the uneven tail fan and they have short stubby little beards. You can see those toms in your pictures have long beards 8-11" usually. If you're close enough too, Toms have long 3/4" to 1.5" spurs on their legs and Jakes just have little nubs for spurs. The guys I hunt with... we do not shoot Jakes because they are going to be TOMS the next year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks, Ben Just found this link that offers some great facts and info on identification. I'm in the know now http://www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/new_turkey_look.html Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I've noticed them strut'n in the of the local spots around Barrie. There are actually quit a few flocks of Turkeys that live inside the City limits all year round. At least 4 that I can think of. They where on the strut all week across from where I work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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