Post by: jsharptooth91 on March 15, 2011, 12:41:40 PM
I just dont know where the public land is around this area.
Where can i find a more detailed map of each area?
Are they national forest areas?
Post by: Jason on March 15, 2011, 01:01:18 PM
Maybe start out by telling us about yourself.
Post by: jsharptooth91 on March 15, 2011, 01:29:23 PM
Been living here in the wonderful PNW for ~ 11 yrs now. Just got my career on track and looking for some fun outdoors activity's.
I enjoy hiking, fishing, and looking to get into some hunting. Mainly looking to be in the outdoors, tired of being inside all the time.
All tho, this is my first year going salmon fishing. I can wait until some of this rain to let up. I'm wanting to catch some springers.
I have never been turkey hunting. Mainly been reading up on. I would love to take my 10 yr old, but I dont think she can sit still long enough... :)
The map area are a little difficult to interpertate. Area like GMU 388. Where is this and what dose it mean?
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 16, 2011, 07:50:06 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 16, 2011, 08:40:55 AM
Fair enough.Wow!, I would suggest heading east for turkeys, pretty steep learning curve hunting easterns,
Been living here in the wonderful PNW for ~ 11 yrs now. Just got my career on track and looking for some fun outdoors activity's.
I enjoy hiking, fishing, and looking to get into some hunting. Mainly looking to be in the outdoors, tired of being inside all the time.
All tho, this is my first year going salmon fishing. I can wait until some of this rain to let up. I'm wanting to catch some springers.
I have never been turkey hunting. Mainly been reading up on. I would love to take my 10 yr old, but I dont think she can sit still long enough... :)
The map area are a little difficult to interpertate. Area like GMU 388. Where is this and what dose it mean?
according to what I see from your post, you have little to no experience hunting (?)
I almost gave up on Turkey hunting about 14 years ago .
After looking from Menlo east to The Bald Hills, Boistfort north to Olympia, 3 years of hunting hard for them in SW Washington, average 3 days a week during season, and only seeing 3 Toms, 1 near Pe Ell, and 2 in someones yard (Johnson Creek Winery)
I took a trip to Kettle Falls, saw 12 before even getting to camp !!.
If you just like taking l-o-n-g walks behind gates, in the hopes of just finding sign, then by all means go for it !
But if you actually want to see and hear Turkeys, head east ! :twocents:
P.S. although I do like taking walks with my daughters (8 and 5) no real pressure to be quiet, or sit still until I do locate some sign......
Post by: turkeydancer on March 16, 2011, 11:13:45 AM
I agree with SSB that you should start with some talkative Klickitat Merriams. Or even make the trip to NE Washington to start.
Post by: one more on March 16, 2011, 12:05:48 PM
We took my 6 year old grandson out one morning and he sat quiet for more than an hour. It helps if kids are warm and comfortable with good clothes, boots, socks, and a soft seat. He's older now and after he takes the Hunter Safety course he'll be packing, too.
Klickitat is good, but spray your clothes for ticks.
Yes, I will still try to find a place on the wet side, but I won't spend all season near home.
Diane