CharrDad

Thanks a bunch guys. Great advise. I've got a few planned hunts in the works now. No guided hunts planned, but was drawn for a quota hunt here in GA. Looks like I'll be doing it the hard way on public land again ... but that's okay. The satisfactions level will just be that much higher when I connect. Thanks again for the help. Come on March 26th.

Great advise loner. I'll absolutely give 'em a go after nesting hours. Thanks Flintlock. The GA birds sure have not been easy for me. I have thought about Missouri - only about a 7 hour drive for me. Not too bad. I've read that the population is heavy and the hunting not quite as tedious as the N.GA mountains. I'm just trying to look at it from all angles. I'll be lucky to get a few weekends in the woods this spring, so I'm trying to shorten the learning curve any way I can. Appreciate the help guys.

Thanks, great advise. Hunting weekdays seems the most plausible if hunting public land. I'll have to see if I can cash in some vacation days. I'll give the mid day hunting a try as well. I never really pushed it that hard after lunch.

Thanks for your response. Taking a thermos of coffee ... brilliant!! That will make those chilly morning walks a bit more comfortable. I'll try the hill top listening approach this spring. I've done this to some degree in the past, but have often been greeted the morning of the hunt by others who have heard the same birds. I appreciate your take on the guided hunt option. My goal isn't laziness, however time is a premium commodity. I don't always have additional days to scout prior to hunting. Thanks again for your help.

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum ... and turkey hunting. I've been chasing turkeys for just under two seasons, but so far, have had no real success. I'm hunting public land in north GA. I've seen a few birds, but have had no luck conversing with them. Questions: (1) Is there a consensus on which state has the best turkey hunting? I'd be up for a road trip if it helped me tag my first tom. (2) Should public land hunting really be this difficult, or have I just not payed my dues yet? I don't have a lease ... how important is that? (3) I've been thinking about reaching out to a guide to narrow the learning curve ... anybody have any recommendations (in GA or elsewhere)?? Thanks in advance for any help or advice.