The population of mature Gobblers is higher than ever before and many large Toms sporting 11' - 12' beards have been taken and others spotted.  We are also observing strong gobbling early this year.  The guides are out in the field every morning and evening scouting for roosting and strutting areas and they are finding an increased population of both gobblers and hens.  The birds are in all the traditional hotspots as well as having established some new courting areas.  It is apparent that the favorable conditions during 2007 have produced a bumper crop of heavy birds with long beards.  We are very confident that we will see more birds and bigger birds taken this season.  It's not too late to get in on the action this season but if you miss out book early for next season.  The heavy rains we are getting this spring will guarantee an even better crop of gobblers for the 2009 season.  Book your hunt today and guarantee yourself a trophy Gopher Plantation gobbler.

If you are looking for the perfect opportunity to test or hone your turkey calling skill The Gopher Plantation is the place.  You can hunt with a guide and let him call 'em in or you can try your luck solo.  If you haven't called one in before, but think that you are ready, you should consider using one of our expert guides for your first Gopher Plantation gobbler and go after the second one on your own.  Another option is a combo turkey/wild boar hunt.  The success rate for each is nearly 100% so you can expect that rush of adrenalin when you and your quarry close the distance and you prepare to drop the hammer.

The typical adult gobbler will have a minimum 10" beard and 1" spurs.  Many of these mature birds will have beards exceeding 12" and spurs of 1 ^3/16".  The gobbler/hen ratio is also higher than normal meaning that there will be many lonesome gobblers looking for hens when next season starts.  2009 should be an outstanding season to bag that trophy bird.

The Gopher Plantation is noted for it's high success rate in harvesting long-beards, long spurs and heavy toms.  This one is typical of what you expect to see on your hunt.