Post by: Rainier10 on January 02, 2013, 03:23:40 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 02, 2013, 03:26:52 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 02, 2013, 03:27:06 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 02, 2013, 03:29:18 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 02, 2013, 03:30:05 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on January 04, 2013, 02:19:56 PM
Other than that I have never needed to bait a turkey (or any animal or bird), and wonder if there is any fun involved in doing so? :dunno:
I know I wouldn't risk my hunting privileges in doing so ... suggest just calling the local WDFW/game warden to clarify what will get you in trouble.
:bdid:
Post by: bobcat on January 04, 2013, 02:23:25 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 07, 2013, 09:50:39 AM
I can see having food plots or even feeders if the intent is to attract and keep them on your property, and/or to help them survive a harsh winter. :twocents:Yeah the topic title was a little misleading. I wasn't planning on baiting turkeys, my concern was would using a deer feeder be viewed that way. I have been feeding the deer and elk all year long and keep salt licks out for them. Turkeys are in the area and with the feeder I was thinking it would be a grey area if I shoot one close to the feeder.
Other than that I have never needed to bait a turkey (or any animal or bird), and wonder if there is any fun involved in doing so? :dunno:
I know I wouldn't risk my hunting privileges in doing so ... suggest just calling the local WDFW/game warden to clarify what will get you in trouble.
:bdid:
Didn't want to be feeding deer and get nabbed for baiting turkeys. Sounds like if I shoot one just make sure they are away from the feeder, and that is no problem. I hunt at least a mile or two from my property and feeder in the national forest. The feeder is great so I can get photos of what is in the general area and occasionally we get the animals in during the weekends for my kids to see.
Here is another question, is there a feed that will work for deer and elk but not turkeys? Do the deer pellets only attract ungulates? Might be a question for the deer forum instead but hopefully there is enough crossover between the two user groups to get an answer.
Thanks for all the advice this is a very helpful and informed group.
Post by: turkeydancer on January 07, 2013, 12:07:43 PM
My friend had one that he swore ate the logs from trucks and used the grill to pick his teeth ... :yike:
Post by: CP on January 07, 2013, 12:27:45 PM
Turks will eat anything ... grains, berrys, insects, amphibians, mailmen, etc. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
My friend had one that he swore ate the logs from trucks and used the grill to pick his teeth ... :yike:
A turkey once ate an entire box of .22 short ammo that I’d left open and sitting on a tree stump.
Post by: Fishnfowler on January 21, 2013, 10:02:30 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 22, 2013, 07:54:37 AM
Post by: PA BEN on January 23, 2013, 04:21:50 PM
Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Regulations Pamphlet
How close to bait can you hunt
without breaking the law?
There is no set distance. The law prohibits
hunting if bait is present that could
lure or attract birds to, on, or over areas
where hunters are attempting to take
them. Distance will vary depending on
the circumstances and such factors as
topography, weather, and flight patterns.
Therefore, this question can only be
answered on a case-by-case basis.
Post by: Rainier10 on January 23, 2013, 05:02:46 PM
Post by: HORSEPOWER on January 23, 2013, 08:20:24 PM
Turks will eat anything ... grains, berrys, insects, amphibians, mailmen, etc. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:The Mailman :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:Truely endless entertainment there!