Well I know the NE may be snowed in, but us Florida boys are ready to start scouting for gobblers. Sunday mornings will be spent making the 1 1/2 hour drive, putting out my new turkey treker cams and listening in other areas. At mid day I'll pull the cameras and check cards then make the drive home. Can't wait to put my new Avian X hens to use too. When do you guys usually start your scouting forays?
I'm with you Mike. Then again, I also live in central FLA like you. I have a couple of scouting trips planned for this month. Cannot wait to hit the woods for real though!! :turkey2:
I'm ahead of you boys. I took a nice long walk this past weekend. Didn't see anything but hikers and horseback riders. Chief
Sounds like you were scouting in the wrong spot Bubba!! :lol:
I've got the boat running....
Us Pa. boys have a while to go. :OGturkeyhead:
Don't worry brother, long after we are done, y'all will just be getting started. :(
Quote from: blackmagic on February 11, 2015, 02:01:06 PM
I've got the boat running....
Ahh yes, a little island hunting. Hopefully we won't need waders.
Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2015, 08:28:41 PM
I'm ahead of you boys. I took a nice long walk this past weekend. Didn't see anything but hikers and horseback riders. Chief
Hope things pick up Chief. Gonna try for next Sunday myself.
Quote from: TURKEYWHACKER on February 14, 2015, 04:50:10 AM
Quote from: ChiefBubba on February 10, 2015, 08:28:41 PM
I'm ahead of you boys. I took a nice long walk this past weekend. Didn't see anything but hikers and horseback riders. Chief
Hope things pick up Chief. Gonna try for next Sunday myself.
I'm not too worried the WMA I was on has plenty of turkey's. It's a favorite for the horse people to ride in but once season get here they aren't too bad. Chief
This thread feels like home! So I though I would say hey.
I have not started yet, but will in the next week or so. Mostly getting guns ready so far. Patterning guns is expensive. But fun.
Quote from: g8rvet on February 14, 2015, 12:07:47 PM
This thread feels like home! So I though I would say hey.
I have not started yet, but will in the next week or so. Mostly getting guns ready so far. Patterning guns is expensive. But fun.
I know what you mean, I just spent 175 bucks on shells. I'm going to pattern every 12 gauge I own and carry the best one this year. Chief
$175??? :o What are you shooting Bubba? Nitros?
Larry, you still hunting that ranch up there? Looked like a beautiful spot to hunt turks!
Yeah. It really is. My bro and nephew both have private leases to hunt too, so unless things change, not much public for me this year.
I've got my 870 that's been my go to gun the past few years but next week I'm carrying every 12 ga I have to the the range and shoot different shells. If any particular gun stands out that's what I'm taking. But if none can beat the 870 then it's going out. Chief
Decisions decisions I hate that but get some buds together to break down the cost. :OGturkeyhead:
Quote from: g8rvet on February 15, 2015, 12:23:35 AM
Yeah. It really is. My bro and nephew both have private leases to hunt too, so unless things change, not much public for me this year.
Trust me Larry, if I had private to go to, I wouldn't hunt public. Good luck brother!! Can't wait to see your smiling face behind a gobbler!
Quote from: Twowithone on February 15, 2015, 04:05:44 PM
Decisions decisions I hate that but get some buds together to break down the cost. :OGturkeyhead:
That's why I hunt public. Here in central FLA, a working man can't afford a decent place to turkey hunt. It's outrageous!!
I didn't get drawn for a permit this year, but I'm gonna tag along, call and video for some out of state friends. I'm headed out scouting with the biologist on the WMA they got drawn for. The biologist just so happens to be a lovely blonde. :icon_thumright: Win, win!!! ;D
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on February 23, 2015, 11:34:51 AMThe biologist just so happens to be a lovely blonde. :icon_thumright: Win, win!!! ;D
And she was lovely as ever!! :z-flirtysmile3: :love5: ;D
Besides cute as all get out did she give you any info or tips on those Osceolas. :firefighter:
Yes she did!! That's why I said "win, win!!" ;D
It's that time out here too. Local birds were fired up yesterday afternoon. Heard one off property, and could hear a hen that was closer. She was yelping ang he was trying to rattle the acorns with his gobbles.
I went to the land owner that owns the private piece that I hunt and asked if he would keep the turkey chaser off the property til I was able to hunt it with a new hunter. She's never shot a turkey, and this place will be her best chance. He agreed, hope the turkey chaser agrees to stay away..... Damn turkey chasers. He's crippled more birds running away, and he even tells the land owner. I just don't get it.
Dang!! You'd think the landowner would revoke his privileges. I would if I was him!
Im going out tomorrow same area but different spots and have to ask another for permission. :firefighter:
Good luck Doug!!
I scout year round. My scouting trips consider everything in that area. Just cause I cant hunt them at that time does not mean I can't learn something. Each hunt is a scouting trip to me too. While I am sitting in the alfalfa shooting chucks I observe a lot. While I am out calling coyote I see many things other than coyote. Spot and stalk deer hunting teaches me about more than just deer.
To me, they all live in the same house. I try to visit often and leave no one out.