There is plenty of turkey in Potts Mountain area. Flocks may be a little smaller but there are more of them. The overall population seems to be up. Deer also are plentiful in the same area. Most does seem to have two fawns and all appear well fed.
Food sources are large and diverse.
I have not seen any bear but have seen lots of sign. Other hunters have reported a number of bear in area. Both were very healthily looking and full of fat. I'm proud to say that I also passed up several spikes and a couple does. The Virginia fish and game folks stocked the section of Smith River just below Philpott Dam on Nov 7th.