Author Topic: Turkey Hunting Clinic and Calling Contest (Read 12558 times)

brewzer13 · « **on:** March 10, 2009, 09:50:57 PM »

The 21st of March at the Lacey Cabelas, we will be having a turkey hunting clinic and also a youth and adult calling contests. Its all free, cost nothing but a few hours of your time. The last clinic on Feb 28th, we had 106 people show up to gain iformation but also share information with us and others. The clinic starts at 9 a.m. and the calling contests start about 12. You can check out more info on the Cabelas website or contact one of us at www.gigharbornwtf.org for questions and info.

MuleyontheWall · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:03:38 PM »

We went to the one on the 28th, took two people who had never hunted before and by the end of it they had learned a good amount..If your looking to get into turkey hunting its worth the drive down..plus you always need some reason to go to Cabelas

fishunt247 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:49:41 PM »

Any more info on the calling contest. Is it a contest for pros? I'm just asking because I've never competed before and don't want to go get my ass kicked in front of a bunch of pros.

hoytem · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2009, 11:31:40 PM »

sounds like I need to go, I need all the help I can get.

Moose Eyes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:44:27 PM »

I read the announcement tonight at Cabelas but don't recall what it said about the contest. For some reason I thought it was a youth contest.

The Gig Harbor guys can answer it though.

I recommend going because Al Prante and the rest of the guys do a great job!

Thenewguy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:52:57 PM »

thanks for the heads up!

Turkeyman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:53:42 PM »

calling contest are a great place to learn and you will met some good turkey hunters. Don't be afraid to enter its all fun and you will learn allot. I started calling in contest in 1998 for the first time and learned a ton and met great people.

Aneoakleaf · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Turkeyman on March 11, 2009, 08:53:42 PM

calling contest are a great place to learn and you will met some good turkey hunters. Don't be afraid to enter its all fun and you will learn allot. I started calling in contest in 1998 for the first time and learned a ton and met great people.

you Mean you taught a lot of people a good leason Turkeyman !

Turkeyman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:07:37 PM »

I had a great teacher I owe it all to smoke.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:26:09 PM »

Does anybody know of any calling contests then? You got me thinking now. I'm not great, but it could be fun.

brewzer13 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:28:20 PM »

THe calling contest is open to any and everybody, but I dont think there will be any "Pros" there. I know there are a lot of good callers in the state who might not think they can compete in a contest, but you'd be very surprised how well you can compare to others. You never know, you might just walk away with a prize.
There are two contests, one for youth with three different calls. THe other is for adults, and it will be with five types of calls. The judges are going to be guys from the Gig Harbor NWTF chapter, and they will be hidden inside a tent during the judging.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:33:32 PM »

Sounds fun i will be there.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:34:20 PM »

I'm not privy to the procedings of a contest? I've watched them before, but do you have to use five different calls or is that an option.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:40:16 PM »

Five different turkey sounds cluck, purr, plan yelp, cutting, fly down cackle

fishunt247 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2009, 11:08:31 PM »

Oh wow, I knew that, I'm an idiot. Are you going to be calling Turkeyman?

Turkeyman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2009, 11:39:24 PM »

I will try to be there.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2009, 08:49:23 AM »

I'm going to be on spring break, so I will try to be there as well.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2009, 11:25:18 AM »

The Narrows Strut Busters will be there from 8am to 6pm.

The hunting and calling clinic is at 9am and covers all the basics.

Calling Contest Registration is free, but required by 1pm at our table.
Youth Contest begins @ 1pm with going over the rules ... 3 calls are yelp, cluck, excited cutting.
Adult contest starts at 2pm with going over the rules .... 5 calls are the yelp, cluck, excited cutting, purr, and kee-kee-run.

Top 3 each division win prizes, everyone else still has fun ...

We will also have the following tickets available for you if you desire:
1) 8th Annual Hunter Heritage Banquet - Sat Mar 28th @ Tucker's at Gold Mountain (Games for Guns, Raffles, Live & Silent Auctions, Door Prizes - Prime Rib and Salmon Buffet with all the trimmings and dessert)
2) Local Shotgun - Remington 11-87 Semi-Auto In Mossyoak Camo
3) State 30.06 Deluxe Special Editon with VX-1 Leopold Scope, and Wheeled HardCase.

Come have some fun with us ... meet the guys ... get your questions answered ... shop 'til you drop (LOL --- TD aka "Al")

fishunt247 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:30:16 PM »

Thanks turkeydancer, hopefully I will see you there. I have to order some stuff from Cabelas, so now this is an excuse to drive over and buy it live.

Tom Tamer · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:03:44 PM »

Quote from: fishunt247 on March 10, 2009, 10:49:41 PM

Any more info on the calling contest. Is it a contest for pros? I'm just asking because I've never competed before and don't want to go get my ass kicked in front of a bunch of pros.

No it is open to everyone and not a sanctioned event for the NWTF we're doing it just to get folks to come have fun and possibly make it an eventin years to come, that can be sanctioned. I went through that same fear as you..and I actually won the state one a couple years back. Later on in the mail I got the offical invite to go back to Nationals....Wow I was shocked to be invited to an event with the Likes of a Parrot, stolz, Pittman...what a rush, I never did go due to money reasons. But beleive me to go from that to where my calling came from was a great compliment. So come down join us and have a blast....you'll like it My 7 year old daughter even does it.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:41:51 PM »

I'm practicing right now.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:49:18 PM »

Any tips for the uninitiated?

Birdguy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:57:43 PM »

Keep practicing and show up and get initiated

. Should be a great time for all who want to call or just watch and learn.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2009, 10:37:28 PM »

Cant what sounds like a great time.

westcoastsoutherner · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2009, 08:51:12 PM »

Sounds like a great time. I would love to make it but too many commitments. Does know of any turkey calling contest on the eastside?

turkeydancer · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:22:26 PM »

Only one I know of - Washington State NWTF Chapter Calling Contest (Sanctioned) on July 18th at Camp Delaney at Sun Lakes Park. Will post when more is know (probably sometime in June).

I never was in it to win a calling contest as I just wanted to be good enough to get turkeys in close (if having them land on my boots, having their heads at my left pocket, yearly having them close enough to slap them ... then I guess I reached my goal). I do it for the fun of it only, and it has made me a better caller (surprising what you can learn) ... and every now and then you'll win some nice prizes too. I had never seen a contest when I was pushed into to it by my Gig Harbor (and the Tacoma) Chapter members during the State Summer Meeting after my 1st year of turkey hunting (finished 3rd in state). This last summer was the lowest I've placed (4th) after finishing 2nd in 2007. We have a lot of really good callers in this state, but qualified judges are a bit hard to find and it is all subjective to each judges ear> So where you think you did horrible, you'll finish high ... and when you think you just rocked the world, you might finish out of the money ("On any given Sunday") ... so always do it for the fun and experience, don't worry about winning (that will take care of it's self) ... if you don't, it will probably just drive you nuts.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2009, 11:35:09 PM »

Thanks for the insights. I said when I first picked up a call that I wanted to call in at least one contest, just to do it. I don't think I'll place, which is tough to swallow for anyone with a competitive nature (like me), but it will be a good experience.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:15:20 AM »

I've always been competitive too, but as I've gotten older I realized that not even the greatest in any sport will win them all (ask Michael Jordon for example) and dynasties do come and go. You also learn to be a lot more humble when a critter with a brain the size of a walnut outsmarts you (too many times). I now actually like watching new blood win the contests, my family or friends experience the excitement of their first (or subsequent) harvests, etc. Don't get me wrong though, I still get excited when I punch my ticket or bird -- just not as important --- I don't have to finish first, get the biggest rack or fish, etc. It's more about the pursuit and the sharing of the experiences with the old and new people in my life that I increasing enjoy ! If i could, I'ld like to take every new turkey hunter with me for at least for a day ... but since that's totally impossible, I try to take my chapter members that haven't harvested a bird out as a thank you for being a volunteer. Enough of them have become good hunters (like brewzer13) that they are now taking newer members with them ... and I am really excited to see them "paying it forward" too ! My chapter members have not only become friends, they have become family ! Great guys with big hearts that constantly show their caring natures for those around them ... that's what makes a "legacy" that will outlive everyone of us.

brewzer13 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:47:03 PM »

Added note to all. We will be there all day from 8 till 6, and will be more than happy to answer questions and give tips or just trade stories. I for one am always interested in hearing from others, and learning from them as well. I dont care how long you have been hunting or how good you are, you can always learn something new from ever person you come in contact with.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:55:53 AM »

Thanks guys for putting that contest on. I had a blast. Great to meet new people, test out your calling. I wish now that I would have looked at the numbers more closely to see what my lower scores were, probably my cutting and kee kee, but I'm not sure. Anyways, it was fun and hopefully that can become a yearly gig.

Wacenturion · « **Reply #30 on:** March 22, 2009, 11:01:51 AM »

Missed the seminar...got there at 11:20. Hung around for about an hour shopping and ran into an old friend. Was going to stop and visit over at the table, but ran out of time and had to leave. Lot of things going on yesterday....who all entered the contest from the board? Who was there from the Federation working the table?

turkeydancer · « **Reply #31 on:** March 22, 2009, 12:17:00 PM »

Sorry I missed you ... The table, calling contest judges, etc were all my Narrows Strut Busters chapter guys (I may be prejudiced, but they are the states best volunteers) ... TN was there and amongst the contest callers (placed 3rd ... must say, there are some excellant callers in the state). I believe I met your son when scouting shortly before my first turkey hunt (believe he was a state chapter officer at the time) ... after talking with him that day, I joined the NWTF. Got to me Turkey Man, too. Lot of good people amongst this state's turkey hunters. Kind of gives one some hope for the future of the sport ....

OneHorn · « **Reply #32 on:** March 22, 2009, 04:31:54 PM »

Just to let everyone know that our very own fishunt247 ( my brother) took second at the contest. i wont tell the story i will let him tell you guys but just thought yall would want to know

Turkeyman · « **Reply #33 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:38:32 PM »

Great job fishunt247. I hope we have one like that every year good time. It was nice to met the guys from narrow strut busters.

oneezreiter · « **Reply #34 on:** March 23, 2009, 06:27:56 AM »

good job fh246. I wasn't able to go for the clinic or stay for the calling, but I did manage to swing by with my wife and kids. Picked up some good info and met some good guys.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #35 on:** March 23, 2009, 12:21:10 PM »

Sorry I forgot to mention FH ... the top 4 positions were separated by just a few points as it was (8 to 10) ... all very excellent callers ... it was a little noisy between the overhead vent fan, the constant annoucements, and the customers ... probably moving to an outside tent for next year so we can enjoy hiway and parking lot noises instead. Although I didn't get to call myself, it was fun MC'ing and listening to the quality of the callers. I'm sure glad I didn't have to judge this one.

Tom Tamer · « **Reply #36 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:18:07 PM »

Yes it was great to meet fishhunt and turkeyman and I thought Fh247 maybe a ringer the way he called

I was honored to be with some callers like that yet lucky enough to place. With the scores the way they were the very next week it would still be a toss up. I hope this is the good start to maintain this type of thing here. I truly feel that things like this will help get more and more support and activity from us all around to make turkey hunting as much a traditon as anywhere else. If we can't do it through traps, then there's more than one way to skin a cat.

TD had to buy Callie some mouth calls that day and I don't think she even takes them out at dinner

SO I hope Everyone that called Saturday and thos yet to come, come on out to our Summer Banquet and do this again....that one will be sanctioned and a chance to go to Nationals. Turkey dancer and myself will have more and more info on that one as it nears.

Turkeyman · « **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2009, 02:44:48 AM »

Great time and great people i hope to have this event every year. It was nice to see some new blood involved with the NWTF and nice to see some new callers. I have been out of the calling contest for 8 years it was always the same 5 to 7 callers got old after awhile. Now that there is some new blood i will start to call in contest more often.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #38 on:** March 24, 2009, 12:08:41 PM »

The Summer Convention is Fri afternoon july 17th thru Sunday morning July 19th at Camp Delaney @ Sun Lakes State north of Ephrata and Soap Lake (or just south of Coulle City and just off of Hiway 17). Calling contest will most likely be Sat afternoon July 18th after our meeting with our "banquet" that evening. Nice to meet FH &TM as well as the other callers.

Guess I should practice up a might ... you guys are just to good ... you're likely to cause a turkey stampede!

fishunt247 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2009, 05:34:04 PM »

I got lucky and didn't mess up at all. I was super happy to even place. And ya, it was splitting hairs between the top four for sure.

Birdguy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 24, 2009, 08:22:10 PM »

The adult contest was a good time but I think the kids we had did great as well. I thought that was tougher to judge then I imagined it to be. Congratulations to the brothers that took first and third. I know I am biased but if you were there, you saw some kids giving it a great effort. I know my two kids could have done better if Dad knew the rules would have allowed them to use any call

... But for a 6 and 9 year old with diaphragm calls I thought they did fantastic! They are proud to be 2nd and 4th! I will have a great time with them in the field in the future. I would like to thank all who participated young and old, the first contest I have ever seen and it was very impressive. Great job guys...and Amanda

turkeydancer · « **Reply #41 on:** March 24, 2009, 09:43:37 PM »

I know I was proud of the kids too ... course Great Uncle "Dancer" is always proud of your two kids Birdman (you're doing really good by those two). Sorry it wasn't clear, but it will pay dividends in the future as good as they were sounding.

fishunt247 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:11:23 PM »

All of the youths were impressive, but I have to note that the blonde young man that called with a diaphram was exceptional. Was he 5 or 6, does anyone know? He will be a force to reckon with when he gets in high school if he sticks with it. And his smile after he called everytime...unforgettable. If that is anyone's son on here, tell him his calling is Excellent and keep at it.

turkeydancer · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:52:00 PM »

Birdman's 6 year old son Brett ... his daughter Amanda was also a caller, as was Tom Tamers daughter Callie. All great kids and the future of the organization ...

Birdguy · « **Reply #44 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:56:04 PM »

Thanks Fishhunt that is my son. He is 6 and has been calling on and off for a few months, but really started to get after it in the last week or so be for the contest. He is into absolutely everything so it will be fun to see what he makes time for as he gets older. Right now it is cub scouts, baseball, 4H, fishing with Dad and Grandpa, shooting ANYTHING

, hunting ANYTHING, helping train the new pup and all other things little boys do, before crashing to sleep every night. He just read your post and thought that was pretty cool for you to say that about him

. He said "WOW" can we show Mom

? Those are his favorite icons he had me add to me reply.
He and his siter are working at it and will get better. I hope to get them out to call a bit this spring but baseball will make it tough.

Tom Tamer · « **Reply #45 on:** March 26, 2009, 03:48:39 PM »

Ya he was great and it cost me $14 bucks Callie wouldn't leave til we got her some mouth calls....Can't beleive I was ever making that gawd awful racket once too....but after a week there are some resemblence of a turkey in her calling, lot faster than her Dad was

Birdguy, you going to bring them over to the summer gig....we had a youth calling event last year and two years ago callie got up in front of everyone and called during the adult contest....brave little varmints aren't they

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