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Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: skeith5 on November 24, 2015, 12:11:57 PM

Title: Who wants to help a newbie???
Post by: skeith5 on November 24, 2015, 12:11:57 PM: So, I've done a little pheasant and quail hunting in the past. I'm interested in going for a Turkey Thursday morning. I have NO clue what I'm doing though. I have an over/under with a turkey choke and a full choke.

Does anyone out there who isn't a total weirdo interested in taking a first timer turkey hunting? A little weird is OK. My father is not a hunter, my father-in-law is not a hunter. I'd like to learn so that I can take my 3 year old out when he is old enough.

Scott
Title: Re: Who wants to help a newbie???
Post by: Stein on November 24, 2015, 12:13:58 PM: I hate to say it, but if I was in your shoes I would drive logging roads starting as soon as you can see what is going on. For a first time, one day hunt, it would be your best shot at a bird. You could also have a chance at bonus grouse.
Title: Re: Who wants to help a newbie???
Post by: skeith5 on November 24, 2015, 12:16:53 PM: Quote from: Stein on November 24, 2015, 12:13:58 PM
I hate to say it, but if I was in your shoes I would drive logging roads starting as soon as you can see what is going on. For a first time, one day hunt, it would be your best shot at a bird. You could also have a chance at bonus grouse.

Thanks for the suggestion! I think my biggest concern is knowing where to hunt and where not to hunt. I don't mind putting the work in but I don't want to make a mistake and get onto private property, or shoot a bird I'm not supposed to shoot at.
Title: Re: Who wants to help a newbie???
Post by: Stein on November 25, 2015, 07:30:12 AM: I use the onxmaps on my phone, it tells you exactly who owns everything.

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