Gobbler tally prediction contest; and a bird for Jason Warf
I have spent the past few days trying to get my hands on the gobbler tally numbers from this spring.
The numbers are in the DGIF’s hands — they are instantly available now that spring checking is all electronic — but apparently they need to go through the chain of command before they can be released to an insignificant reporter such as myself. The DGIF’s bi-weekly Outdoor Report is due later this week, so maybe they plan to scoop me!
Anyway, Jason Warf did his part to contribute, killing this nice bird in early May in the Arcadia area of Botetourt County. Warf reported that the bird weighed 22 pounds, had an 11-inch beard and 1 1/8-inch spurs.
So, while we wait for the official tally, how about some predictions? I’ll get things started and go with 14,750. I’ll put together a little prize package of Pure Fishing lures and other stuff for the person who comes the closest.
May 23, 2012 - 10:34 AM
Guessing at 15,325
I will go 15,100
am going with 14,130
14,455 toms
13,800.
12659
14,500
14297
13,005
15750
12,923.
13,987 then add the ones that I personally got and you still get 13,987
12,212
I’ll go with 13,987
14,912. My prediction on the turkey harvest.
13,988
12,345
14,830
14,000
15,752
11,980
Thanks for all the predictions so far. I just hope I actually eventually get the real figures so I can decree a winner!
14,777 is my guess. Thanks.
13,690
14589
15,549
DGIF turkey guru Gary Norman just contacted to say the turkey numbers should be released early next week. So keep the guesses coming.
I say 13,300
14200
13,350.
13,214 is my guess
13,828
13001
14,940