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wastickslinger:
Good advise 300wsm. I have seen body shots at less than 20 yards and bird will run off. I helped out a youth a few yearts back. Kid had a 20 guage. Bird was 12 yards, body shot and the turkey ran off like nothing was wrong. We made sure it didn't just run 100 yards and die too. It lived. Not discrediting the youth because he was one heck of a little hunter, just making sue that you know where you HAVE to hit them.

Start watching the Outdoor Channel, lots of turking hunting on there in the next few months.

Start practicing your calling now. I usually wear out 3 or 4 diaphrams while driving around and sitting aroud the house before the season even starts.

dawei:

--- Quote from: Guy on November 18, 2007, 06:39:47 AM ---I don't know much of anything about turkey hunting, but there seems to be a growing population of 'em here in Washington State.

Would like to try it out. Where can I learn more about it or can somebody here brief me on the basics.

I've got a good 12 gauge, and have hunted deer & upland game as well as waterfowl over the years. Tried turkey hunting once or twice many years ago when I was stationed on the east coast but never got the hang of it.

Are only male turkeys legal? I've stumbled across turkeys when I've been out hiking and mountain biking, and deer hunting, but what kind of area and food supply do they favor?

I'd imagine I want to use some kind of pretty stout load in the 12 gauge, and likely a tight choke? It's a Beretta 690.

Thanks, Guy

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Send me a PM or email to: pcspatrol@comcast.net I'll be glad to guide you.

gjorgy:
Could someone let me know of any NWTF chapters on the west side of the mountains?  I live the Stanwood area so anything North would be helpful.

jackelope:
maybe pm nwtfhunter on this board. i'm sure he could get you set up.

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