Hunting Washington Forum

Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: USMC Hammer on March 30, 2012, 12:02:53 PM


Advertise Here
Title: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: USMC Hammer on March 30, 2012, 12:02:53 PM
For this years turkey hunt, I am torn between going to a spot I hunted last year down in the klick. Or going to the east side where I have seen huge flocks, and have read and heard the best turkey hunting in the state is.

I seem to have the innate ability to find birds no matter where I go. Although I admit the last two years I have been unable to harvest even though I had birds in range.

I think the biggest factor that is causing me to second guess is, I feel very comfortable in my knowledge of where to go in the klick. I have no knowledge of the north east corner for turkey hunting, other than what I've read on here.

In your opinion, what would you suggest?
Title: Re: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: PlateauNDN on March 30, 2012, 12:15:33 PM
Welcome Devil Dog!  I think if you're already familiar with the Klick area stay there and pattern them there first because that area is flush with them. :drool: :drool: :drool:  Keep your head up brother you'll get one.  Then after you've mastered the Klick area move and explore other areas. :tup:
Title: Re: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: turkeydancer on March 30, 2012, 01:31:18 PM
 :yeah:   Better a bird in hand than 2 in the bush ... :chuckle:

FYI - The state considers the Klick as part of Easten Wa for turkey hunting purposes.
Title: Re: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: USMC Hammer on March 30, 2012, 07:36:47 PM
Thanks all for the advice. I completely agree that one in hand is worth two in the bush.

Looks like I'm heading down to the klick on the 14th.  :IBCOOL: hope to see some of you guys down there!
Title: Re: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on March 30, 2012, 09:31:18 PM
Welcome Devil Dog!  I think if you're already familiar with the Klick area stay there and pattern them there first because that area is flush with them. :drool: :drool: :drool:  Keep your head up brother you'll get one.  Then after you've mastered the Klick area move and explore other areas. :tup:

Sound advise, plus the harvest numbers in the Klick are on the increase .  Also the weather has been a bit warmer (compared to the NE) which should make for a good opening week.  Also if you can hunt with another person you can take turns calling which frees up the shooter, etc..   :twocents:
Title: Re: Turkey hunt 2012
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 30, 2012, 10:30:53 PM
The mountain just got a freash coat of snow the last 2 days. I would not say it is warmer :chuckle:

There is birds for sure but not even close to the numbers in the north east.

I would say hunt the area you know which would be klick, there will be a few people out for sure.
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal