Turkey Idaho ?

[Russ McDonald]

I was that guy in the beginning of all this.  I am going turkey hunting no matter what.  After doing a lot of reading up on this I have decided that I won't be that guy.  I cancelled my hunts.  These were hunts where I was taking people out not even for me.  I didn't even have plans yet for the wife and me to go out on a hunt yet.  I think I will stay home and wait this out.  I absolutely hate that this might happen but it is a possible reality. 

[jackelope]

All y'all who are suggesting people don't go turkey hunting don't understand. Spring turkey hunting is our religion. Not going turkey hunting is sacrilege. You can't tell me me that any minimal service needs you have while turkey hunting like getting gas or groceries is any different than essential employees that potentially have the virus that stop at those exact same services for gas and groceries. In fact with most people quarantined, its really the essential employees still at work and out and about that are really the ones continuing the bulk of the spread. I'll be turkey hunting as usual on April 15th, even if I'm forced to go somewhere else.

I grew up back east turkey hunting. I understand what you're talking about. I think what you're saying is 100% ridiculous. You're going to leave a state that has almost 6000 cases of this virus with 254 deaths and go to a state that has 673 cases and 9 deaths. This is a dumb chance to take.
 

[Karl Blanchard]

This is a tough one for me. I guess I'm not like a lot of other hunters as I could pack for 14 days in Pakistan for sheep and not need to hit the store. Toss s glove on to pump my gas and be on my way. The only risk of contact would be if by some crazy chance I needed a tow or medical help. I've been hunting since I was 10 and in 27 years I have yet to need either of those things (until now since I jinxed myself ). I understand the concern of many though. Season closure decisions can't be a case by case basis.

[coop2424]

This is a tough one for me. I guess I'm not like a lot of other hunters as I could pack for 14 days in Pakistan for sheep and not need to hit the store. Toss s glove on to pump my gas and be on my way. The only risk of contact would be if by some crazy chance I needed a tow or medical help. I've been hunting since I was 10 and in 27 years I have yet to need either of those things (until now since I jinxed myself ). I understand the concern of many though. Season closure decisions can't be a case by case basis.

The issue is very few are that organized and have their sh#@ together.  I would imagine for every person like you there is another 6-10 that are not..  As an Idaho resident and with the very few cases we have the last thing I want is more people traveling over to possibly increase the numbers. 

[hunter399]

I say do it 
Who knows what any season will look like.
Hunt while you can.

[JeffRaines]

All y'all who are suggesting people don't go turkey hunting don't understand. Spring turkey hunting is our religion. Not going turkey hunting is sacrilege. You can't tell me me that any minimal service needs you have while turkey hunting like getting gas or groceries is any different than essential employees that potentially have the virus that stop at those exact same services for gas and groceries. In fact with most people quarantined, its really the essential employees still at work and out and about that are really the ones continuing the bulk of the spread. I'll be turkey hunting as usual on April 15th, even if I'm forced to go somewhere else.

I grew up back east turkey hunting. I understand what you're talking about. I think what you're saying is 100% ridiculous. You're going to leave a state that has almost 6000 cases of this virus with 254 deaths and go to a state that has 673 cases and 9 deaths. This is a dumb chance to take.

 

[MerriamMagician]

The bigger problem in all of this is the divide in sportsmen this virus has caused. See some of the replies to my earlier post under this thread in you need examples. I see it everywhere, this site, social media, etc. Sportsmen are relentlessly attacking each other other over any and all difference in opinions. People in general are going for each others throats. Amazing how a pandemic like this reveals everyones dark side. The key thing we need to remember is that the sport of hunting is under constant attack in our current age. We've got to band together to fight for our traditions and heritage to carry on and fighting and bickering with each other is not how we accomplish that.

[hunter399]

All y'all who are suggesting people don't go turkey hunting don't understand. Spring turkey hunting is our religion. Not going turkey hunting is sacrilege. You can't tell me me that any minimal service needs you have while turkey hunting like getting gas or groceries is any different than essential employees that potentially have the virus that stop at those exact same services for gas and groceries. In fact with most people quarantined, its really the essential employees still at work and out and about that are really the ones continuing the bulk of the spread. I'll be turkey hunting as usual on April 15th, even if I'm forced to go somewhere else.

I grew up back east turkey hunting. I understand what you're talking about. I think what you're saying is 100% ridiculous. You're going to leave a state that has almost 6000 cases of this virus with 254 deaths and go to a state that has 673 cases and 9 deaths. This is a dumb chance to take.

 

Just so you all Know thousands of washington residents cross over to Idaho for cheap alcohol and tobacco so handful of hunters is ok. Everyday this happens.

[Buckhunter24]

The bigger problem in all of this is the divide in sportsmen this virus has caused. See some of the replies to my earlier post under this thread in you need examples. I see it everywhere, this site, social media, etc. Sportsmen are relentlessly attacking each other other over any and all difference in opinions. People in general are going for each others throats. Amazing how a pandemic like this reveals everyones dark side. The key thing we need to remember is that the sport of hunting is under constant attack in our current age. We've got to band together to fight for our traditions and heritage to carry on and fighting and bickering with each other is not how we accomplish that.

Dude youre missing the bigger picture. I thought your first post was a joke tbh.

[hunter399]

I'm 🚬 a cigg right now from Idaho does that make me a bad person? This attuitude of I'm better than you cause I stayed at home .I Can tell ya I'm not losing any sleep over it .Thats great keep up the good work.

[jackelope]

The bigger problem in all of this is the divide in sportsmen this virus has caused. See some of the replies to my earlier post under this thread in you need examples. I see it everywhere, this site, social media, etc. Sportsmen are relentlessly attacking each other other over any and all difference in opinions. People in general are going for each others throats. Amazing how a pandemic like this reveals everyones dark side. The key thing we need to remember is that the sport of hunting is under constant attack in our current age. We've got to band together to fight for our traditions and heritage to carry on and fighting and bickering with each other is not how we accomplish that.

Disclaimer.....This is not meant as an attack. This whole thing going on in the entire freaking world right now is not about hunters attacking hunters or a divide among . It's literally about keeping people alive. If you don't grasp that...I'm not sure what to tell you.

[Buckhunter24]

I'm 🚬 a cigg right now from Idaho does that make me a bad person? This attuitude of I'm better than you cause I stayed at home .I Can tell ya I'm not losing any sleep over it .Thats great keep up the good work.

Thats great man. Im sensitive to it because a close family member works in an icu where cases are increasing. The more cases increase, the more people will become sensitive to it.

[hunter399]

I'm 🚬 a cigg right now from Idaho does that make me a bad person? This attuitude of I'm better than you cause I stayed at home .I Can tell ya I'm not losing any sleep over it .Thats great keep up the good work.

Thats great man. Im sensitive to it because a close family member works in an icu where cases are increasing. The more cases increase, the more people will become sensitive to it.

It wouldn't get upset ,sorry if it upsets you.
But Idaho residents been crossing into washington to work consider there min wage is like 7 dollars an hour ,crossover and make almost 14 an hour working in washington ,drive home and buy everything for cheap back in idaho.This is not a new development been happening for many years.And an fyi that might make you feel better is I buy a lot and make as little trips as possible.

[Buckhunter24]

I'm 🚬 a cigg right now from Idaho does that make me a bad person? This attuitude of I'm better than you cause I stayed at home .I Can tell ya I'm not losing any sleep over it .Thats great keep up the good work.

Thats great man. Im sensitive to it because a close family member works in an icu where cases are increasing. The more cases increase, the more people will become sensitive to it.

It wouldn't get upset ,sorry if it upsets you.
But Idaho residents been crossing into washington to work consider there min wage is like 7 dollars an hour ,crossover and make almost 14 an hour working in washington ,drive home and buy everything for cheap back in idaho.This is not a new development been happening for many years.And an fyi that might make you feel better is I buy a lot and make as little trips as possible.

What wouldnt get upset?

[vandeman17]

The bigger problem in all of this is the divide in sportsmen this virus has caused. See some of the replies to my earlier post under this thread in you need examples. I see it everywhere, this site, social media, etc. Sportsmen are relentlessly attacking each other other over any and all difference in opinions. People in general are going for each others throats. Amazing how a pandemic like this reveals everyones dark side. The key thing we need to remember is that the sport of hunting is under constant attack in our current age. We've got to band together to fight for our traditions and heritage to carry on and fighting and bickering with each other is not how we accomplish that.

Disclaimer.....This is not meant as an attack. This whole thing going on in the entire freaking world right now is not about hunters attacking hunters or a divide among . It's literally about keeping people alive. If you don't grasp that...I'm not sure what to tell you.

  I still think a lot of guys on here have their frustrations directed in the wrong place. People always reference what is still open when justifying them wanting to go hunting or fishing. Point your disdain there