First time, any tips?

[chrissmith002]

Yes I used the rinella recipe!  We really like it. I put a thread up about it last year in the butchering and cooking forum if you need the recipe. It’s readily available on line too.

Plus one on this one.

Just be patent. My first time out (October last year) I walked up on a flock and scared them in the other direction because I was impatient. Had I kept waiting they would have walked right in front of me. Once they see you they aren't coming back! I haven't hunted in the spring yet so this will be a first for me as well.

[ljsommer]

Any packing tips? What's something you would suggest bringing that I might not think of?

So far I've got:
Camo
Bow
Bug spray
Gaiters
GPS
Batteries
Ziploc bags for turkey cuts
Turkey calls
Cooler
Check parking licenses and passes
camping gear (including stove)
sidearm
Wire/zip ties to attach tags
Some sort of bag for picking morels
Book
Water (lots)

[TheStovePipeKid]

I don't like all the innards messing up my manicure so I always bring exam gloves for dressing the turkey.

[Cab]

if you have rope or a strap of some sort so that when you shoot your bird you can sling it over your shoulder. Trust me if you have to carry a 20lb bird a mile or more you will wish you had it. Plus if you have more than 1 tag and you double up it REALLY comes in handy.

[762Armo]

Is this a decent starter set for calls?

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Turkey-Hunter-Starter/dp/B006QP720O/ref=sr_1_6?crid=K62J3H2UBZ3L&keywords=turkey+call&qid=1555737430&s=gateway&sprefix=turkey+%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-6

[Russ McDonald]

Is this a decent starter set for calls?

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Hunting-Turkey-Hunter-Starter/dp/B006QP720O/ref=sr_1_6?crid=K62J3H2UBZ3L&keywords=turkey+call&qid=1555737430&s=gateway&sprefix=turkey+%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-6

/That is perfect.  Learn that box call and slate call first before you get going on the mouth call.

[ljsommer]

Oh hey quick question: Is it a dumb idea to be attempting this with archery? I don't have a functioning shotgun (found out days before the trip that my grandpas old shotgun is not repairable) so I went with a bow, but I can see how that's a difficult affair.

[Pegasus]

Oh hey quick question: Is it a dumb idea to be attempting this with archery? I don't have a functioning shotgun (found out days before the trip that my grandpas old shotgun is not repairable) so I went with a bow, but I can see how that's a difficult affair.

If you are good with a bow and have the patience of Job its a great way to hunt them. You will certainly cut your odds down in harvesting a turkey but it is all about the hunt isn't it?

[ljsommer]

Oh hey quick question: Is it a dumb idea to be attempting this with archery? I don't have a functioning shotgun (found out days before the trip that my grandpas old shotgun is not repairable) so I went with a bow, but I can see how that's a difficult affair.

If you are good with a bow and have the patience of Job its a great way to hunt them. You will certainly cut your odds down in harvesting a turkey but it is all about the hunt isn't it?

Absolutely, and the hunt was *fantastic*, I could do that every day for weeks. However, I also have been trying this whole "hunting" thing for years without harvesting an animal, so at some point I want to add in that key element of the experience

[7mmfan]

Oh hey quick question: Is it a dumb idea to be attempting this with archery? I don't have a functioning shotgun (found out days before the trip that my grandpas old shotgun is not repairable) so I went with a bow, but I can see how that's a difficult affair.

If you are good with a bow and have the patience of Job its a great way to hunt them. You will certainly cut your odds down in harvesting a turkey but it is all about the hunt isn't it?

Absolutely, and the hunt was *fantastic*, I could do that every day for weeks. However, I also have been trying this whole "hunting" thing for years without harvesting an animal, so at some point I want to add in that key element of the experience

The difficult part is the required movement of drawing your bow. Getting them in range isn't particularly difficult but as soon as you draw they'll boogie. Most guys that use a bow do so from a blind of some sort where they can conceal their movement. If the main goal is killing a bird, I'd be getting my hands on a shotgun. Killing one with a bow would be fun though!

[Gobble Doc]

I tried bow for years without success. My kid went out and first time with a bow got one. I had to accept he was doing something better than me.


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[WaltAlpine]

East of Roosevelt.
North of Spokane.
Stay out all day long.
That would be my advice.