Post by: birdmanwa on March 23, 2011, 08:17:27 PM
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 23, 2011, 09:45:30 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 24, 2011, 10:50:08 AM
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Post by: turkey slayer on March 24, 2011, 08:20:23 PM
Post by: Birdguy on March 24, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 25, 2011, 10:46:45 AM
Well was going to take the week off for some time to my self, but now I will miss the 1st 15 days because of work. Never have missed an opener in 16 years but I can't turn down the hours and the OT. I agree with sundance the gas prices wont slow me down for scouting and now late season. Good luck every one.
What, no Turkey Slayer in the woods during opening week??? :yike: Unheard of!! Does this mean that Yelp will also hold off hunting for this year's trophy bird (contest) until you can make it out?
Post by: MtnMuley on March 25, 2011, 11:03:22 AM
I am lucky, I have a date with an Eastern within 10 miles of home, if that dont pan out, 15 miles ;)
Remember me, when that Ole Eastern don't pan out........ :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 25, 2011, 11:27:47 AM
Or if it does..... I can only get one on this side, and have found a couple so far this spring... now if they will just stay there... :bash:I am lucky, I have a date with an Eastern within 10 miles of home, if that dont pan out, 15 miles ;)
Remember me, when that Ole Eastern don't pan out........ :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 25, 2011, 11:31:46 AM
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Post by: HoofsandWings on March 26, 2011, 10:05:57 AM
Those of us who purchased 2 or more turkey tags months ago, aren't going to let a little thing like gas prices stop us.
If turkey hunting is your passion, then gas prices won't stop you.
If your nom de guerre on this site has something to do with turkeys, then nothing is going to stop you.
If you have not yet purchased your turkey tag or turkey hunting is not high on your list, then gas prices are a factor.
If you think gas prices are too high, why don't you hitch-hike? :rolleyes:
Remember watching those NFL commercials about fans that have been to all the super bowls? Son's/daughter's wedding, birth of grandchild were not sufficient reasons for not going.
Post by: turkey slayer on March 26, 2011, 05:46:21 PM
Well was going to take the week off for some time to my self, but now I will miss the 1st 15 days because of work. Never have missed an opener in 16 years but I can't turn down the hours and the OT. I agree with sundance the gas prices wont slow me down for scouting and now late season. Good luck every one.
What, no Turkey Slayer in the woods during opening week??? :yike: Unheard of!! Does this mean that Yelp will also hold off hunting for this year's trophy bird (contest) until you can make it out?
Phantom,
Nope yelp can start opener because he is going to need the 15 teen day head start :chuckle:. Phantom this should help you out all so. The best thing about it is that I start 12 hour night shift 7 days a week. So I mite be able to hunt in the morning just stay local.
Post by: yelp on March 26, 2011, 06:50:10 PM
Well was going to take the week off for some time to my self, but now I will miss the 1st 15 days because of work. Never have missed an opener in 16 years but I can't turn down the hours and the OT. I agree with sundance the gas prices wont slow me down for scouting and now late season. Good luck every one.
What, no Turkey Slayer in the woods during opening week??? :yike: Unheard of!! Does this mean that Yelp will also hold off hunting for this year's trophy bird (contest) until you can make it out?
Phantom,
Nope yelp can start opener because he is going to need the 15 teen day head start :chuckle:. Phantom this should help you out all so. The best thing about it is that I start 12 hour night shift 7 days a week. So I mite be able to hunt in the morning just stay local.
I hope you win! :chuckle:
Post by: turkey slayer on March 26, 2011, 07:46:14 PM
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 26, 2011, 11:31:49 PM
No worries, I just hunt Jakes the first part of the season anyways to warm up to the task!! :chuckle: My "calling" is a little rusty the first few weeks as you know!
Hopefully my luck will change once the season gets started. Sure didn't have any luck tonight at the Lake Washington NWTF Dinner/Auction in Bellevue. :bash:
Post by: HoofsandWings on March 27, 2011, 07:43:28 AM
Post by: turkeydancer on March 27, 2011, 07:51:51 AM
:chuckle:
This year I will probably only go eastside for a couple days so I won't be taking the RV for sure ... gas costs double and then you pay hookup fees not counting trailer preps and hookup at home, disconnect at the park, reconnect coming home, disconnect at home and re-cleaning the RV ... if a hunting buddy goes and splits cost, then 4 days or more we take the RV ... if I go alone and its not for a week or more, then I'm heading to the motel. On the wetside, I will probably only make day trips on Sundays only due to working 6 days/wk & 10 hr/day.
But somethings just aren't about the money .... :twocents:
Post by: sled on March 27, 2011, 08:20:41 AM
Post by: birdmanwa on March 27, 2011, 08:49:40 AM
I would just hunt the Safeway brand turkey. That said ...
:chuckle:
That's some of the best turkey hunting, its year round. Typically almost a 100% success rate, and there is no limit. Sounds like paradise to me.
I think gas prices will limit trips for people, but not stop people from going. It will just make the turkey a little more expensive.
Post by: MikeWalking on March 27, 2011, 08:52:01 AM
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 27, 2011, 09:39:17 AM
Phantom, who won the raffle?
Don't want to jack this thread, but there was a good turn out at the Lake WA NWTF Auction last night in Bellevue. One gent won a shotgun in a raffle, then pulled the next ticket and picked his own to win a rifle!!!
Post by: PA BEN on April 12, 2011, 12:03:02 PM
Post by: yelp on April 12, 2011, 12:08:16 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on April 12, 2011, 12:26:26 PM
I justify it to the wife by telling her that I love her so much I just have to go out and get her the most expensive meat on earth ...
Post by: PA BEN on April 12, 2011, 12:28:14 PM
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Post by: phishisgroovin on April 13, 2011, 03:30:28 PM
thats crazy lucky lol!Phantom, who won the raffle?
Don't want to jack this thread, but there was a good turn out at the Lake WA NWTF Auction last night in Bellevue. One gent won a shotgun in a raffle, then pulled the next ticket and picked his own to win a rifle!!!
Post by: MuleySniper on April 13, 2011, 03:43:19 PM
At the end of our trip we figure our birds cost about $15/pound :chuckle:
MS
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