Post by: turkeydancer on February 25, 2014, 01:38:20 PM
Saturday Mar 15th Noon - 2:00pm
Al Prante will share his tips and tactics for a successful spring turkey hunting season. Learn about hunting seasons, bag limits, & species distribution. Weapons, clothing, and gear, scouting, decoys, blinds and much more. This clinic will cover everything you need to know.
***Pre-registration is required by calling 360-474-4880.***
In addition:
Sat Mar 15th @ 3 pm to 4 pm - Turkey Cleaning & Preparation - What to do after the Harvest
Sun Mar 16th @ 11:30 -Youth Wild Turkey Calling Contest and 12:00 - Adult Wild Turkey Calling Contest @ The "Mountain"
Sunday Mar 16th 2 pm to 3 pm - Turkey Hunting Tips & Tactics Only
These will be it for this year gentlemen ... hope to see you there !!!
Post by: akfireman on February 25, 2014, 01:57:02 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on February 25, 2014, 02:37:55 PM
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Post by: jblackburn on February 25, 2014, 05:48:41 PM
Are there any clinics like this around the Spokane area?
I can't help with the clinic issue, but I'm in Pullman and grew up hunting turkeys in the midwest and would be willing to give you some help.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 01, 2014, 05:53:44 PM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 01, 2014, 07:30:01 PM
I will be up in Darrington camping that weekend.ALL ...That's nice to know .. I will definitely show up now .... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :hello:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 02, 2014, 07:20:43 PM
I will be there Sunday at the NWTF booth helping out hope to see you guys there. :tup:nice to know there are a few guys out there doing NWTF stuff ...it was a blast back when I was into it but we all move on sooner or later .. Hopefully I can pencil it in ..would be nice to meet ya ! :tup:
Post by: turkeydancer on March 03, 2014, 06:43:47 AM
:tup:
Thanks for the positive feedback on the clinic guys ... although there is no way to impart everything I know, I try and get more than enough info out their to greatly reduce the steep learning curve and give everyone a chance to have fun and hopefully have a chance.
And I have to say "I'm still learning .... the birds teach me lessons, they're just not teaching me all the time!".
:chuckle: :tup: :chuckle:
Post by: jblackburn on March 03, 2014, 03:21:01 PM
FYI - The non-sanctioned Calling Contest is Sun Mar 16th starting at noon ... I know they want you to pre-register for the clinic due to limited seating ... not sure if you need to register for the calling contest, but I guess it wouldn;t hurt.
:tup:
Thanks for the positive feedback on the clinic guys ... although there is no way to impart everything I know, I try and get more than enough info out their to greatly reduce the steep learning curve and give everyone a chance to have fun and hopefully have a chance.
And I have to say "I'm still learning .... the birds teach me lessons, they're just not teaching me all the time!".
:chuckle: :tup: :chuckle:
Do we call the store to register for the contest?
Post by: jblackburn on March 03, 2014, 03:29:29 PM
FYI - The non-sanctioned Calling Contest is Sun Mar 16th starting at noon ... I know they want you to pre-register for the clinic due to limited seating ... not sure if you need to register for the calling contest, but I guess it wouldn;t hurt.
:tup:
Thanks for the positive feedback on the clinic guys ... although there is no way to impart everything I know, I try and get more than enough info out their to greatly reduce the steep learning curve and give everyone a chance to have fun and hopefully have a chance.
And I have to say "I'm still learning .... the birds teach me lessons, they're just not teaching me all the time!".
:chuckle: :tup: :chuckle:
Do we call the store to register for the contest?
So I went ahead and called the store, and the very nice young lady that I spoke to had no idea what I was talking about with the contest at 12:00, she kept telling me it was only a clinic at 2:00. I also asked her to pre-register me for the clinic, but she said I did not need to.
Post by: turkeydancer on March 04, 2014, 07:29:05 AM
If you're coming to the clinic, the Sat Mar 15th noon - 2pm would be the complete two hours one. The one Sun Mar 16th at 2pm - 3pm is just going to cover some strategies and tactics (1 hr). I know we had a pretty full room (approx 75 people) on the Feb 22nd clinic and I heard they were diverting some people to Mar 15th.
Post by: jblackburn on March 04, 2014, 07:33:40 AM
Did you talk with the event coordinator Katie (360-474-4880)? I guess I need to talk with Katie myself, because I told I would help with the calling contest (that's usually fun and a good draw for them).
If you're coming to the clinic, the Sat Mar 15th noon - 2pm would be the complete two hours one. The one Sun Mar 16th at 2pm - 3pm is just going to cover some strategies and tactics (1 hr). I know we had a pretty full room (approx 75 people) on the Feb 22nd clinic and I heard they were diverting some people to Mar 15th.
I think her name was Jessica. I'll try calling back and asking for Katie.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 04, 2014, 07:37:47 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 04, 2014, 07:39:03 AM
Post by: turkeydancer on March 04, 2014, 11:45:49 AM
Calling contest people will probably be the store people again, but they asked me to help .... probably keep it pretty simple versus the ones we did in Lacey which were more along the NWTF's contest rules (although also not sanctioned).
JB - Better use your "Yelper Helper" so you don't choke on your diaphragm .... :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 04, 2014, 06:38:52 PM
approx 75 with approx 5 no shows (not as many as the 106+ I had in Lacey a few years ago) ... it was a really good group.:chuckle: I have been practicing ...I may need to pull out a few of my top secrete calls ...A straw and a dollar bill ..have not shown anyone these tricks yet .....hope I can make it but I have never been so busy ....Knock on wood ! Maybe let the callers use multiple calls :dunno:
Calling contest people will probably be the store people again, but they asked me to help .... probably keep it pretty simple versus the ones we did in Lacey which were more along the NWTF's contest rules (although also not sanctioned).
JB - Better use your "Yelper Helper" so you don't choke on your diaphragm .... :yike: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: irishevox on March 05, 2014, 07:17:44 AM
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Post by: dmv9 on March 06, 2014, 09:36:03 AM
I just called and they said that no registration is required, just come on in. At least, this time the operator actually knew about the Turkey clinic. The other time she didn't have a clue.
I'll be there :) Last time I had plumbing issues so I couldn't make it.
Post by: turkeydancer on March 06, 2014, 10:23:07 AM
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Post by: turkeydancer on March 13, 2014, 01:37:45 PM
I'm sure its not your first rodeo either ....... :chuckle:
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Post by: BubbaD on March 15, 2014, 04:50:06 PM
boy out on the youth hunt- Gobble Gobble- Boom! BubbaD
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Post by: turkeydancer on March 17, 2014, 08:03:25 AM
Congrats to both Bowhunter45 (John) and jblackburn (Joey) who were 1st & 2nd on some excellent calling and got some nice gift cards. Joey's two sons Larkin and Hunter also got gift cards for 2nd & 3rd in the youth calling contest .... look out adults these kids can call.
Nice time meeting a lot of good people, making new friends, and seeing several old friends.
Russ ... good luck with your banquet at the Lake Wa Chapter .... everyone should goSat Mar 22nd ... these are great events !!
Post by: irishevox on March 17, 2014, 08:04:57 AM
Post by: turkeydancer on March 17, 2014, 09:53:02 AM
:yike: There were no clinics/seminars when I got started, so I'm always glad to share what I had to learn the hard way.
:dunno: BH45 _ would guess at about 40 to 45 Saturday for the 2 hr basic and 20 to 25 Sunday for the 1 hr advanced. Not huge but still nice groups.
:tup: Go get'm guys and gals ......
Post by: Gobble Doc on March 17, 2014, 11:56:19 AM
I was unable to make the seminar but at least my son and I were able to stop by and say "Hi" and see the cool display you made for your turkey fan.
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