Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 02:18:14 PM
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 02:28:45 PM
Let me check my maps.....got some real honey holes up there...Let would be awesome, I greatly appreciate your help!! I am currently in the Navy and I retire when I get back, and I can't get over that way to scout out anything!!!!
Post by: vandeman17 on February 21, 2012, 02:32:30 PM
Let me check my maps.....got some real honey holes up there...
That was pretty mean... :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 21, 2012, 02:33:55 PM
Let me check my maps.....got some real honey holes up there...
That was pretty mean... :chuckle:
Harsh :chuckle:
Post by: 400out on February 21, 2012, 02:37:01 PM
Hang on.........still looking......they gotta be around here somewhere. Dang reloading bench is all cluttered up.:bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 21, 2012, 02:39:41 PM
Post by: Grouse Hunter on February 21, 2012, 02:44:05 PM
(private land is best)
Post by: baldopepper on February 21, 2012, 02:45:32 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on February 21, 2012, 02:45:44 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 02:50:44 PM
Hang on.........still looking......they gotta be around here somewhere. Dang reloading bench is all cluttered up.:hello:
Awe man thanks a lot for the help u rock!!!
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 02:53:57 PM
I would recommend the Kettle Falls and Colville areas. Hope this helps!:tup:
(private land is best)
Awe cool thanks for the help!!
Post by: sebek556 on February 21, 2012, 02:56:36 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 02:57:33 PM
Welcome to the site. A lot of times members will help more if you post more then just wanting some spots to hunt. Like pictures and stories of your past hunts and such. A lot of people come on and just ask about hunting spots and never show back up. Stick around and share some stuff that always helps :tup::oLet me check my maps.....got some real honey holes up there...
That was pretty mean... :chuckle:
Harsh :chuckle:
Thanks for the welcome...I will stay even if I get grief from some people....Just need to get my bearings of the area and I should be fine!!
Post by: Austrian Hunter on February 21, 2012, 03:09:36 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on February 21, 2012, 03:11:42 PM
I like the idea about going during the youth season ... majority of land owners are more receptive to private hunts for a kid than us older guys. Go a day early for the hunt, get up and get out by first light and drive around ... you will see birds. Note where you saw them and come back at a more decent hour to see the landowner. Stopping and asking doesn't cost anything.
The local DNR office has maps that will also show you were public land is ... my first Colville Merriams came from various public land located North - South - East - and West.
:twocents:
Post by: h20hunter on February 21, 2012, 03:15:50 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 03:17:39 PM
I tell everyone that you would have to be a blind man not to find turkeys on public and/or private land in the Colville & Kettle Falls area - but I think I have to amend that since I think even a blind man can find birds there - both public and private lands holds a lot of birds.Turkeydancer,
I like the idea about going during the youth season ... majority of land owners are more receptive to private hunts for a kid than us older guys. Go a day early for the hunt, get up and get out by first light and drive around ... you will see birds. Note where you saw them and come back at a more decent hour to see the landowner. Stopping and asking doesn't cost anything.
The local DNR office has maps that will also show you were public land is ... my first Colville Merriams came from various public land located North - South - East - and West.
:twocents:
Thank you! :tup:
Post by: 6x6in6 on February 21, 2012, 03:19:13 PM
Ok....this should help.....gotta ask permission but they hate turkeys with a passion out there!!!!
:chuckle:
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on February 21, 2012, 03:28:26 PM
:dunno:
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
When are you planning on going over there? What days? I can maybe link up with you and show you some of the areas. it is a big piece of property over there and a lot of birds.
Joe
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 03:31:56 PM
Joe,:dunno:
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
When are you planning on going over there? What days? I can maybe link up with you and show you some of the areas. it is a big piece of property over there and a lot of birds.
Joe
I am looking on coming the 1st weekend of the season. And that whole week..
Post by: h20hunter on February 21, 2012, 04:10:41 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 04:22:25 PM
Alright....took most of my messing with you stuff down. I have hunted that corner for deer many a time and always saw birds. I would think you could get into them with out TOO much work. I always found them in little patches in between draws. Seemed like I'd be scouting and hunting and come out of one draw into a little clearing, flat spot. Also...keep in mind that you can come across quiet a few natural springs...always a good spot. Surf google earth and look for little green spots on gently sloping hills....good luck out there.Thank You!
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 04:38:19 PM
There is a ton of public land over there and almost all of it has turkey on it. Get away from the roads and you are going to find birds. I've seen guys jump out of the truck call once then drive off. I walk in 200 yards sit for a few minutes and call in a nice bird.
Awesome thank you!!
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 04:45:48 PM
Check you PM. That general area should give you a great chance for a bird.Not sure what that means but did receive your email....Thanks again!!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 21, 2012, 04:46:49 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on February 21, 2012, 05:45:06 PM
Just another way of saying he sent you an e-mail (look for the tab above that says My Messages and click on it).
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on February 21, 2012, 05:47:08 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 05:51:25 PM
North east corner is obviously no secrete ... It is the hart of turkey hunting in Washington.. Now how you go about it is what makes or breaks you ... you can drive around and see birds just about anywhere ... but if you want to be a successful turkey hunter you need to get good at locating birds .... Rather it be driving around and finding them or locating them late in evenings using a locator call ....I love to drive around after shooting hours have ended and blow a locator call that is just as much fun as calling one in.... and you want a few different locator calls because you can blow one and not get a response then grab another and they gobble like crazy .... AND DO NOT THINK YOU CAN NOT MAKE ONE GOBBLE AFTER 9 PM OR EVEN 10 PM because I have many times .....once you find them then get in on them about 1 hour before light and set up .... I like to get about 100 yrds away .... Yes they will always gobble at every sound you make and then they laugh at ya and fly the other way :chuckle: As you become more experienced you will know where and where not to set up .... just get out and do it ....nothen like it :twocents:BOWHUNTER45,
I appreciate the information!! I have hunted In Iowa a quite a bit but have hunted in Washinton like 3 times and every time got skunked!! Hopefully this year!! Thanks again!!
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on February 21, 2012, 07:40:48 PM
Joe,:dunno:
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
When are you planning on going over there? What days? I can maybe link up with you and show you some of the areas. it is a big piece of property over there and a lot of birds.
Joe
I am looking on coming the 1st weekend of the season. And that whole week..
I am heading over on the 11th, if you are still over there. Let me know and I can show you some areas. There are two real nice places I found last year that would be a good area for a youth.
Joe
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 21, 2012, 07:43:08 PM
Sounds good...Heck I may come a few days prior...When is the youth hunt this year?Joe,:dunno:
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
When are you planning on going over there? What days? I can maybe link up with you and show you some of the areas. it is a big piece of property over there and a lot of birds.
Joe
I am looking on coming the 1st weekend of the season. And that whole week..
I am heading over on the 11th, if you are still over there. Let me know and I can show you some areas. There are two real nice places I found last year that would be a good area for a youth.
Joe
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on February 21, 2012, 09:48:02 PM
Sounds good...Heck I may come a few days prior...When is the youth hunt this year?Joe,:dunno:
Good afternoon all!! I will be Turkey Hunting this upcoming season in the Kettle Falls
Colville ares, and I was wondering if there is any good private or public land that is the best? i will be bring my son with me, it will be his first time hunting so we are getting excited :tup:....So if anyone could help us out that would be greatly appreciated!!! :IBCOOL:
When are you planning on going over there? What days? I can maybe link up with you and show you some of the areas. it is a big piece of property over there and a lot of birds.
Joe
I am looking on coming the 1st weekend of the season. And that whole week..
I am heading over on the 11th, if you are still over there. Let me know and I can show you some areas. There are two real nice places I found last year that would be a good area for a youth.
Joe
youth hunt usually the week prior to opening day, I will look into it more. I have a lot of things going on, so send me a PM now and then and we can link up.
joe
Post by: Gobble Doc on February 21, 2012, 09:56:30 PM
Post by: Butchmeathook on February 22, 2012, 04:37:58 AM
When I take my kids hunting we go over a couple days early and try to spend as much time as possible scouting. Try to get a couple spots identified so that you have a backup. Just remember those things can see and hear really well. I can't believe how many birds I've spooked by being careless.I will do that, thank you very much!
Post by: turkeydancer on February 22, 2012, 08:24:13 AM
Post by: buckfvr on February 22, 2012, 09:05:12 AM
Most of the land up there is private, unless you guided or know someone up there I would go elsewhere...... :twocents:
:twocents: of complete wrong......tons of state, dnr, timber company lands, and National Forest.....look closely at these lands adjacent to private property. Be sure about where you are though.