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Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: RENEGADE on July 02, 2010, 01:41:23 PM

Title: NEW TO TURKEY HUNTING
Post by: RENEGADE on July 02, 2010, 01:41:23 PM: DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THE TURKEY HUNTING IN THE BLEWETT PASS AREAS IS??
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Post by: Machias on July 02, 2010, 03:48:00 PM: Nope, welcome aboard and take your cap locks off. :) All caps is like YELLING.
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 02, 2010, 03:56:30 PM: Why is he yelling at us :(
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on July 02, 2010, 04:19:40 PM: Not too good right now, it's better during season.
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Post by: RENEGADE on July 03, 2010, 03:59:27 AM: thanks,,, sorry for yellin,,
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 03, 2010, 04:36:17 PM: ok who nuked my post? :bs:
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Post by: Crispy on July 28, 2010, 09:30:03 PM: Not to thread jack (although it's not really thread jacking, I guess).. I'm considering turkey hunting next spring but I've never done it, and never known anyone who actually goes out. That being said, I'm curious if you have any basic tips for beginners? How to get out and scout, how to hunt, big time do's and don'ts, etc. If the OP is new to turkey hunting I don't think he'll mind me asking :)

Thanks!
Title: Re: NEW TO TURKEY HUNTING
Post by: turkeydancer on July 29, 2010, 11:11:48 AM: :hello:
1) Where do you live? 2) Where are you planning on hunting?

Usually helps to get involved with your local chapter of the NWTF (Turks'R'Us). I did 5 each two hour basic turkey hunting clinics in 3 weeks this spring (2 @ Cabelas in Olympia, 1 @ Wa Waterfowlers in Tacoma, 1 @ Wellspring Christian Outdoorsmen in Gig Harbor, & 1 Wholesale Sports in Silverdale) ... in addition, two friends did 1 at Outdoor Emporium in Seattle, and another friend does some in the general Tacoma/Puyallup area. I know there are also ones usually done in the Southwest Wa and Eastern Wa areas. Also tons of good info on past posts on this website, and also some good articles posted on tacomanwtf website & in the posts on their forum (also national NWTF website). Tons of books, videos, etc available also.

Answer the two questions and I'll get you more info on local NWTF, pocs in your area, clinics, etc.
Title: Re: NEW TO TURKEY HUNTING
Post by: Crispy on July 30, 2010, 10:25:38 PM: 1) I'm in Mountlake Terrace, so just south of Everett,
2) I'm not really sure.. I don't hunt big game so I don't know where I can/can't head out. At this point it's preliminary research, but it would be good to go to a clinic or two.

Still working on my duck hunting, but might give turkey a shot for something extra to do in the spring to get my bird fix. Thanks for any help you can give me - much appreciated.
Title: Re: NEW TO TURKEY HUNTING
Post by: turkeydancer on August 02, 2010, 11:52:46 AM: The closest NWTF chapter to you is at "Smokey Point" .... POCs are available at "wanwtf" website.

There is also a Lake Washington chapter in Issaquah area --- Local Pres. is Len Brandt of Maple Valley (also current State Board of Director Vice Pres & former Stae BOD Pres) does the clinics at Outdoor Emporium. POC available at "wanwtf" website also.

If that doesn't get you there, PM me and I'll look up the poc's at home when I get a chance.

Most turkeys (70 to 75%) are harvested in the NE corner of the state (Stevens, Ferry, Pend Orielle counties) and there is a fair amount of public land.
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