This is the story of my life. When hunting and you have a gun Turkeys are on Thanksgiving strike. When you don't have a gun, Turkeys are walking down the fence line within 30 feet from me.
I encountered some turkeys in Missouri on a trail while riding my bicycle. The turkeys perceived I was chasing them, so they flew down the trail. I was impressed with how fast and how far the turkeys went, as it seemed to go on forever before they finally went into the woods.
2nd weekend of bow season last year, i pull up to the ranch gate. i'm debating whether or not to grab my gun out of the case for drive up to the ranch house. i decide it's too much of a pain for just a chance at some pigs.
i drive 75 yards around a bend. a herd of black buck run across the road. 3 bucks including a very nice mature one and lord knows how many does. we never saw them again.