Average jake weight? Wonder do jakes breed or most of

[laker1]

the time are they at least 2.5 years old? I know the DNR when registering asks for jake or adult?

I would think jakes are capable of breeding,but no real knowledge on my part?

What is the weight of a average jake shot in the fall?

[fivebucks]

Jakes are last years chicks so they are a year old this spring. Jakes typically weigh low to mid-teens if I remember right.

[Gus]

I popped one this year. Weighed 15.8 on my digital fish scale.

[laker1]

I popped one this year. Weighed 15.8 on my digital fish scale.

I got a jake this year also and mine was about 16.5 pounds.Lot of adults run maybe 22-26 pounds,so I assume maybe after one more year of growth,weight gain must really drop off?

Also I wonder still are jakes fully capable of breeding?

[DonBo]

To answer your question. I believe they are capable of breeding, but more than likely the hens will shun them and the adult toms would kick their arse if they tried.

[Greybeard53]

Male wild turkeys reach sexual maturity around 10 months, which is about the age of most Jakes (at least here in the midwest)

So they can breed if they get a chance, but like DonBo said they may not get the opportunity.

Over the last 30+ years I've taken Jakes that ranged from as little as 12 pounds to 19.5 pounds. Most seem to be in the 15/16 pound range. My smallest adult Tom was 18 pounds and largest 26 pounds.

[laker1]

Thanks.Like I was thinking after the second season,much,maybe 90% of the weight growth of Tom's is completed.