kuntryboy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 How does every one feel about shootin jakes ?? In Lousiana you are allowed 1 a year per hunter ! or population is low at best in most ereas of the state, an none in others !! Just think it would help the pop. if it were stoped !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter86 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! Well i would like to shoot all long breeds, I wouldnt rule a jake out. How would you put a restriction on turkeys its not like you can mearsure the breed before you shoot. What could you do to put a restriction on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntryboy Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! mississippi is 6 inc. or better ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! I generally let them pass myself. I think I've shot one in all my years of hunting. Although I wouldn't hold it against anyone if it's legal to take one and they do. When you think about it Jake really don't really contribute much to the population other than themselves making it to the next season. Hens have far more to do with that as well as 2-4 year old toms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinguide Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! i normally let the pass unless i have my bow or a new hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! I let them go so i can listen to them next year. I agree, they have little to do w/ helping the population as a young guy, but they'll help next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! As long as it's legal in your state, it's totally up to the individual. I personally let jakes go and have never shot one. I hunt privately owned and leased property so letting jakes go potentially gives me more opportunities for taking a longbeard the following season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maine Turkey Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! My first bird three years ago was a jake. It was a great hunt and my first bird, so I figured I'd take him and get that first one out of the way. I typically pass on them now, but if it got late enough in the season, I may take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! I've never shot one and let'em pass if they come in, but there's nothing wrong with anybody taking one. I even let a two-year old pass this year. This is sorta like the "should you shoot spikes" discussion. It's a personal thing. Hey if that's what you want and it's legal, let'em have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! [ QUOTE ] mississippi is 6 inc. or better ! [/ QUOTE ] Or a mature gobbler (full fan). Youth hunters can kill 1 jake here in Mississippi but all other turkey hunters can only kill mature gobblers. Bearded hens aren't legal either. How do I feel about it? Well I actually got a call from the person who was the power behind the move to protect jakes making the change in the law 10 or 12 years ago or so now. I was in favor of the rule to protect jakes then and I still am. I like the thought of letting jakes grow into mature birds and I won't shoot them anywhere I hunt, even where they are legal. That's just me though. I'd rather let them get another year on them to mature into gobblers. After all, it only takes 2 years for turkeys to mature. It's not like deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Re: What do yall think !! Spring season here specifies that it must be a bearded bird. Does not say how long the beard has to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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