Single Season Grand Slam

[Mike Honcho]

Kind of by accident I think I have the makings of a single season Grand Slam possible for 2015.

The state I hunt in has both Rio Grande and Easterns so I always harvest those species in my normal season of hunting.

In my business travels I recently met a landowner that has Merriams I can hunt only about a 4 hour drive from me.   

Another close business associate recently bought land in Florida and his neighbor has Osceola's and will allow me to hunt there...so just one airplane ride in the mix.   

I had never really thought seriously about a Grand Slam but I am going to have to give this some serious thought.

Honcho

[guesswho]

What county in Florida?

[chcltlabz]

More importantly, do you need friends?  I've been trying to find, trade for or donate a kidney for an Osceola with no luck for years.  Still trying the public land quota route, because they want A LOT of money for guided hunts.

[Mike Honcho]

Not sure of county yet...isn't there a "line" where the true Osceola's are over or under etc.? 

I'd appreciate any helpful info.  I'll check into county this evening.

[guesswho]

Not sure of county yet...isn't there a "line" where the true Osceola's are over or under etc.? 

I'd appreciate any helpful info.  I'll check into county this evening.

There is an imaginary line.  Who came up with it I have no idea, probably a group of outfitters.    You can find it on the N"WTF" website.  Most of Florida is considered Osceola country by non-residents and Florida Outfitters.  A lot of people born and raised in Florida seem to have about three different lines depending on where you were raised.  Some say anything South of Interstate 10, some say anything South of Interstate 4 and others say anything South of Hwy. 70.  From growing up there I do know that on average the further south a bird is killed the more it looks like what the N"WTF" calls an Osceola.    As far as a slam goes I would say if you consider it an Osceola then it's an Osceola.  Good luck, I hope it all works out for you.

[Gooserbat]

Mike, If I were you I'd go for it. 

[Mike Honcho]

Florida property if I understand correctly is between Sarasota and Arcadia.

[guesswho]

No doubt it's an Osceola that far South.   I've killed a few down that way.  Some pretty good populations around too.  You could be in for a real treat.  Good luck.

[guesswho]

Oh, and Hwy 70 goes through Arcadia which separates the South zone from the North zone.  If it's South of 70 you get the early season.  That usually opens the first Saturday in March.   

[davisd9]

Good luck!  I hope you get your slam.

[VA_Birdhunter]

That would be awesome!! I hope it all works out for u!!

God bless


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[Mike Honcho]

Appreciate the tips and "local knowledge" guys!

[Rokhal07]

Not sure of county yet...isn't there a "line" where the true Osceola's are over or under etc.? 

I'd appreciate any helpful info.  I'll check into county this evening.

There is an imaginary line.  Who came up with it I have no idea, probably a group of outfitters.    You can find it on the N"WTF" website.  Most of Florida is considered Osceola country by non-residents and Florida Outfitters.  A lot of people born and raised in Florida seem to have about three different lines depending on where you were raised.  Some say anything South of Interstate 10, some say anything South of Interstate 4 and others say anything South of Hwy. 70.  From growing up there I do know that on average the further south a bird is killed the more it looks like what the N"WTF" calls an Osceola.    As far as a slam goes I would say if you consider it an Osceola then it's an Osceola.  Good luck, I hope it all works out for you.

pretty much x2 Ive heard the hwy 70 more than the others. Good luck. Its a really fun conquest.

[mgm1955]

Good luck!!! Sounds like a lot of fun.

[Old Timer53]

Good LUCK !!!