Originally Posted By: Geo. Newbern
Originally Posted By: C.R. Sides
We have both in the SW Va Mtns. When Turkey populations are up, the Grouse are not to be seen. Turkeys have been down the last two years and yep, seeing more grouse than ever.

Charlie


That's the way it is supposed to work. Bobwhite quail are the ultimate prey species. Should we kill'em all with poison, weather or predators and then give them two years of good weather and a relief from whatever's been killing them and they should be up to your ears. It hasn't been working that way the last 30 years around here...Geo


I am not following your post at all Geo. What species are you referring to with the "kill'em all with poison" statement?

The OP just stated an observation. He didn't advocate for taking any measures.

Being an actual land owner in SW VA I would agree with his statement about when Turkey numbers are up the grouse numbers are down.