I just got on a new deer lease in Archer County and have been told there are turkey. All I see on the place are Mesquite trees and very few hardwood trees. Will turkey roost in Mesquite? My experience has been they roost in large trees along creeks, etc. Just wondering what others have experienced. Thanks in advance.
They will roost in big mesquites, especially during the spring as they spread out, but as you say, they much much much more prefer big trees along creeks, etc... even if those creeks are dry. You might check out google earth or something and see if there is a roost area just off your property. In the spring they may come off the roost and immediately or during the later day head pretty far to preferred strutting and nesting areas. That may be what you have on your place if you don't have a roost area. Great luck to ya!