Post by: irishevox on February 05, 2013, 07:57:42 AM
I am over in the Oak Harbor area, anyone tel lme a place to hunt that isn't forever and a day way... really want to hunt trukey this year.. any advice is appreciated, if you hutning private land and want a hunting buddy let me know i am down
Post by: ellensburgpo on February 05, 2013, 09:04:51 AM
Post by: Mfowl on February 05, 2013, 09:14:32 AM
Post by: turkeyfeather on February 05, 2013, 09:39:17 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 05, 2013, 10:22:38 AM
Post by: hughjorgan on February 05, 2013, 11:41:06 AM
Post by: WaltAlpine on February 05, 2013, 12:10:01 PM
Try around cle elum and ellensburg. Just like deer or elk hunting you are going to have to put in the leg work and time.
This is good advice if you don't want to go as far as Republic or farther East. They are all over the far Northeast corner of the state. Tons of fun, but I go over that far just to be there. Game is icing on the cake.
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on February 05, 2013, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: irishevox on February 06, 2013, 07:47:40 AM
There are maybe 3 turkeys on all of whidbey island lol
anyone know about any of the other islands?
i am willing to travel east for a weekend hunting trip. going to get my Jake and Hen decoys soon
Post by: turkeydancer on February 06, 2013, 09:45:27 AM
Post by: irishevox on February 06, 2013, 01:36:28 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on February 07, 2013, 07:56:44 AM
If I was you, I would contact the game warden and/or forest rangers in the area you want to go and pick their brains for info oof where to start (they usually are very helpfull ... also local UPS or other local delivery drivers often are helpful. Your buddies may also have friends and/or family in the area which is always a plus ... I've even got great info from motel personnel, waitresses, store clerks, etc.
I would stop my truck in good looking areas, walk at leat a hundred yards out, and use a locator call or two. Check for droppings, feathers, tracks, or other signs the birds are frequenting the area. The more time and shoe leather you devote now means greater chance of success later.
:twocents:
Post by: Gobble Doc on February 07, 2013, 08:20:25 AM
Post by: irishevox on February 07, 2013, 08:43:23 AM
Never hunted Cle Elum/Ellensburg area ... usually just Stevens, Ferry and Lincoln Counry (further east).
If I was you, I would contact the game warden and/or forest rangers in the area you want to go and pick their brains for info oof where to start (they usually are very helpfull ... also local UPS or other local delivery drivers often are helpful. Your buddies may also have friends and/or family in the area which is always a plus ... I've even got great info from motel personnel, waitresses, store clerks, etc.
I would stop my truck in good looking areas, walk at leat a hundred yards out, and use a locator call or two. Check for droppings, feathers, tracks, or other signs the birds are frequenting the area. The more time and shoe leather you devote now means greater chance of success later.
:twocents:
Great info!!! i will do that... i don't know why i didn;t think of all that :bash: but i really appreciate it... and will def use some of your advice :tup:
Post by: Westsidebowhunter on February 15, 2013, 03:00:55 PM
Post by: irishevox on February 16, 2013, 11:22:52 PM
Post by: klickman on February 18, 2013, 10:27:21 PM
Ellensburg and Cle elum areas are great places to start but if you dont have the experience or know where the birds are it will be easy to get discouraged however it is fun because for the most part after opening weekend theres not a lot of pressure and it gives you an oppurtunity to work the birds without worrying about someone busting the bird your working on
If you want a favorable bird to hunter ratio I would suggest NE, SE or the Klickitat area. If you want to hunt an area with more people than birds go for the E-burg, Teanaway areas. Good luck
KLICKMAN
Post by: irishevox on February 19, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
but it the area out in Klickitat easy to find? is is marked etc... like public hunting land?
Post by: klickman on February 19, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
yeah i would like to go where less hunters are.. ya know better chances for me :tup:
but it the area out in Klickitat easy to find? is is marked etc... like public hunting land?
There is a lot of public land in Klickitat county. Check the county assessor's page.
KLICKMAN
Post by: Deer slayer on February 20, 2013, 10:40:47 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 20, 2013, 10:50:07 PM
Post by: irishevox on March 12, 2013, 09:09:04 AM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on March 13, 2013, 11:38:32 AM
thats a far drive... but def worth it! i am really hoping to bag my first turkey this year :hello: throw me a bone
You have had plenty of bones thrown at you, use one and find some birds to hunt. Don't expect a free handout.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 13, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Post by: WaltAlpine on March 13, 2013, 12:29:17 PM
so where is the best area to scout like springfield?
Just go to Ione and turn left or right.
public land...turkeys