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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: Dmanmastertracker on August 16, 2010, 05:52:30 PM

Title: LaConner turkeys
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on August 16, 2010, 05:52:30 PM: Apparently they showed up in 2004 and don't feel the need to leave. :)
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: 50CalJim on August 16, 2010, 06:01:17 PM: I've seen them over there. Somebody poached one last year with Archery if I remember correctly.P.S It wasn't me.
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: Whitenuckles on August 16, 2010, 06:57:18 PM: Thats cool! Is it a huntable population?
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: chevysquid on August 16, 2010, 07:06:21 PM: I've heard about them. From what I hear they are never in a huntable location though. Pretty much stay in town.
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: 50CalJim on August 16, 2010, 07:11:10 PM: No Turkey huntin in La Conner.
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: 180-GRAIN on August 17, 2010, 10:32:15 AM: Thats awsome, hope there are some hens around so the population can grow. I seen 4 turkeys out by wickersham early this year 2 hens 2 toms both hens were run over before the spring. both toms are still there by themselves wish the wdfw would plant a few more out there.
Title: Re: LaConner turkeys
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 17, 2010, 12:39:13 PM: Yeah I saw 3 jakes & a hen last fall just outside the Skagit Wildlife Area. So tame they came running to my truck after a couple quick mouth clucks.
I agree its awesome to see them, but must agree with Shorthair; drop some bread & a whacking stick is all thats required. :drool:
If we leave them alone for a few good years they might grow to a huntable population.
If people feel the need to poach'em then we'll never be able to legally hunt'em. :twocents: