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Title: 2016 Turkey season
Post by: jstone on February 09, 2016, 02:03:47 PM: When does turkey season start? Looked on line and only found last years pamphlet
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Post by: buglebuster on February 09, 2016, 02:07:54 PM: April 15th always
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Post by: jstone on February 09, 2016, 02:10:49 PM: Thank You
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Post by: Yelper Guy on February 09, 2016, 02:25:39 PM: Haven't missed the opener since 2004, and don't intend to this year either.
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Post by: WaltAlpine on February 09, 2016, 03:30:07 PM: I'm already twitching

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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 09, 2016, 03:36:21 PM: I am looking forward to it as well :drool:
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Post by: jstone on February 10, 2016, 10:55:27 AM: Never killed one yet
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Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 10, 2016, 01:45:42 PM: The thunder is coming!

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Post by: benhuntin on February 10, 2016, 06:12:31 PM: Heard them goblin today.
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Post by: PA BEN on February 12, 2016, 04:56:02 PM: Quote from: benhuntin on February 10, 2016, 06:12:31 PM
Heard them goblin today.
yep me too
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Post by: Russ McDonald on February 12, 2016, 05:30:33 PM: Going out with a couple other guys to get some thunder chickens. Hope to get my first WA bird finally.
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Post by: Jarhead Chase on February 12, 2016, 05:44:31 PM: Saw a group of about 30 today (in a no hunting area of course) while hiking with the wife and kids. I made a half hearted gobble with my mouth, and it FIRED them up. I had at least one heavy bearded tom gobbling his head off at me. It definitely got my blood up for this coming season.

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Post by: turkeydancer on February 18, 2016, 01:50:50 PM: Last year I missed my first season since 2000 due to my job (aircraft carrier in for a major overhaul). Didn't even have time to do my usual 3 to 6 turkey hunting seminars. :violent1:

Just found out I'm being sent to San Diego for another aircraft carrier overhaul and will miss this year also for both turkey hunting and the seminars. :yike:

I'm looking forward to retirement March 1, 2017 so I don't miss another year .... ever !!! :tup:
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on February 18, 2016, 03:02:53 PM: Sorry to hear TD be thankful for 2017 comes fast

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Post by: Gamehunter034 on February 18, 2016, 07:34:00 PM: When do we typically expect the regs to come out been awhile since Hunted them?

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Post by: Limhangerslayer on February 18, 2016, 09:24:23 PM: I haven't went to school or worked on the 15th of April since 1992 :chuckle: and i don't plan to start anytime soon
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on February 19, 2016, 10:33:14 AM: Gamehunter034 nothing has changed in the regs much in years. Go online and check last years regs. Crossbows are legal now for Turkeys that's bout it
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Post by: Gamehunter034 on February 22, 2016, 04:44:54 AM: Awesome Thanks kevinlisa06!

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Post by: turkeydancer on February 22, 2016, 02:40:50 PM: Quote from: kevinlisa06 on February 18, 2016, 03:02:53 PM
Sorry to hear TD be thankful for 2017 comes fast

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I guess another year of living thru all your pictures and tells ..... man this is really tough making my own memories. :bash:
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Post by: Camp David on February 22, 2016, 02:57:26 PM: I'll make the opener this year; first time in a long while. There were a bunch of turkeys in the area late fall and this semi mild winter (in my area) hopefully will make a great season.
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Post by: WaltAlpine on February 22, 2016, 03:03:18 PM: And what area is that if I may ask c d?

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Post by: jasnt on February 22, 2016, 04:27:44 PM: Turkey numbers look way up north of Spokane!
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Post by: Camp David on February 23, 2016, 11:45:35 AM: Quote from: WaltAlpine on February 22, 2016, 03:03:18 PM
And what area is that if I may ask c d?

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124. lots of private land in 124, but there is also some good public land in the area that will have birds. Some landowners will be happy if you got rid of a few turkeys.

Hope to see the flocks this big again!
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Post by: WaltAlpine on February 23, 2016, 12:08:59 PM: Thanks c d.
My trip was already planned it is just a matter of exactly where.

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Post by: bhawley76 on February 23, 2016, 12:16:05 PM: I don't hunt turkeys, but I have noticed I haven't seen them in any numbers this year like years past. :dunno:
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Post by: benhuntin on February 23, 2016, 04:12:15 PM: Quote from: bhawley76 on February 23, 2016, 12:16:05 PM
I don't hunt turkeys, but I have noticed I haven't seen them in any numbers this year like years past. :dunno:
still too many at my house
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Post by: E35alex on March 13, 2016, 07:19:55 PM: Benhuntin, do you need someone to come and get rid of some?

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Post by: E35alex on March 13, 2016, 07:20:05 PM: Im open....

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Post by: Ridgeratt on March 13, 2016, 07:24:24 PM: Was listening to the Darn things this morning off the deck.
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Post by: E35alex on March 13, 2016, 07:45:55 PM: Man, help a fella out! First year turkey hunting (spring) and trying to figure out where to hunt. 🤔

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Post by: The Gobble-stopper on March 13, 2016, 10:40:52 PM: Turkey regs for 2016 are on the WDFW web sight and ready for download!
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Post by: tonymiller7 on March 14, 2016, 10:37:53 AM: Quote from: E35alex on March 13, 2016, 07:45:55 PM
Man, help a fella out! First year turkey hunting (spring) and trying to figure out where to hunt. 🤔

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Lots of good info on this site. Get some ideas and wear out some boot tread. That's how I learned.
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Post by: E35alex on March 14, 2016, 11:03:50 AM: That's the plan. Plus knowing that "all" the turkeys are in the nw part of Washington helps 😁

I was looking to hunt someone's ranch/farm. But I have found a few pieces of public land that I will visit.

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Post by: E35alex on March 14, 2016, 11:04:39 AM: Worst part is that I'm from the west side, so it's a 6 hr drive. But dedicated to get my turkey!

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Post by: tonymiller7 on March 14, 2016, 11:48:10 AM: So am I. I travel 6+ hours myself to go turkey hunting. But it's worth it, I hunted western WA once, and it was after I already hunted NE. I'll never hunt the westside again.
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Post by: E35alex on March 14, 2016, 12:00:48 PM: I don't even want to try. I've seen a few turkeys last season during archery deer in cle elum. But heard it's a pumpkin patch out there for spring. So decided I'll do everything to make it happen to hunt east side

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Post by: tlbradford on March 18, 2016, 10:24:16 AM: Regs Attached - Can't wait for the youth opener.
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Post by: Camp David on April 08, 2016, 11:46:00 AM: Week away. I'm not at my property, but my neighbor says that there is a lot of activity. Should be a good year!
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Post by: baldopepper on April 08, 2016, 12:56:17 PM: Birds around my place (Stevens county) are in full bore mating mode this week. Winter flocks have pretty well all broken up and scattered. Really on the move, so don't depend on any birds you might scout this weekend being in the same place next weekend. Great hatch last year that seemed to have wintered well. Lots of bachelor jake groups running around making a ton of noise in the morning and pretty much throughout the day. I've seen several jake flocks of over a dozen running around. Should be a good hunt if the weather holds. Lots of private property (newly posted this year) so be carful where you hunt, some of these new landowners are pretty grouchy about trespassing.
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Post by: Britt-dog on April 08, 2016, 01:11:37 PM: just saw a bird in full stut standing in the middle of the hwy east of Grand Coulee. Had to slow down and chase him off the road.
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Post by: bearpaw on April 09, 2016, 07:48:24 AM: Last year's good hatch seems to have survived the winter well, the daytime temperature exceeded 80 degrees yesterday, grass is growing and brush is already starting to leave out in low areas, most snow is gone at mid elevations, big flocks are breaking up with birds moving around good, I think it will be a very good season. :tup:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 09, 2016, 07:51:16 AM: Good to hear Dale .. getting excited for sure . I will be taking the wife this year . If we are up your way we will stop by to say hello !
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on April 09, 2016, 11:13:05 PM: Yep sounds like it's going to be a fun year. My parents are heading over the 13th and the wife and I heading over the 5th of May.

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Post by: jstone on April 11, 2016, 10:31:13 AM: i saw a Tom yesterday all by him self. What are the odds if no one chases him will he be close by? Do they travel far?
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Post by: bearpaw on April 11, 2016, 12:05:38 PM: Quote from: jstone on April 11, 2016, 10:31:13 AM
i saw a Tom yesterday all by him self. What are the odds if no one chases him will he be close by? Do they travel far?

If he doesn't get bumped he should keep roughly the same pattern. :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 11, 2016, 12:07:12 PM: :yeah: A lot of time they will go to a strut area after breaking off from hens or while looking for hens. I have killed a lot toms all by them selves just working in a strutting area.
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Post by: CaNINE on April 11, 2016, 08:10:37 PM: Setting up camp on Thursday. Can't wait to hit the woods.
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Post by: Lincoln4 on April 13, 2016, 11:27:01 AM: My buddies are already there, saying it's crazy with birds. Can't wait for Friday!
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Post by: JoneZz423 on April 13, 2016, 03:09:12 PM: I'm so excited to get out there I almost can't contain myself

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Post by: tinsleystyle on April 13, 2016, 06:34:23 PM: all i have to say.
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Post by: Russ McDonald on April 13, 2016, 08:06:44 PM: Almost ready, load up the more important things in the morning and off about 11 am.
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Post by: Quackwhacker on April 14, 2016, 08:28:02 PM: Good luck everyone headed out tomorrow. It's shaping up to be a good season.

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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 14, 2016, 08:32:49 PM: Going to be cold here tomorrow. We will see if any oversized chickens want a head full of lead in the morning.
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Post by: kevinlisa06 on April 14, 2016, 08:50:19 PM: Good luck everyone over in the Turkey woods. Won't be heading over until the 5th of May again
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Post by: Wacenturion on April 14, 2016, 09:54:50 PM: Birds are pretty vocal on my property. Seem to be pretty much everywhere......these were right across from my entry driveway on Tuesday morning.