elnor Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Does anyone have any experience applying for and participating in the special opportunity turkey hunts in FL? I'm considering applying as I've been wanting to Osceola hunt for several years, but I'm not sure which WMAs or other areas would be best. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I've never applied for the special/quota hunts in Florida before but I've heard that it can sometimes take several years to get drawn. I could be wrong because this is only word of mouth information. Any of the WMAs in South Florida have good turkey numbers but I must warn you. Be prepared to hunt the hardest you've ever hunted for turkeys. Even in early March the temperatures are hot, it's humid, and it's wet!!! Not to mention that you're competing with everyone else in the country for an Osceola turkey. Osceola turkeys don't typically gobble much so be prepared to be on the move a lot. Two years ago, Covehnter and I hunted down there and averaged about 10 miles per day on foot. The day we connected on one we had walked 14.2 miles by the time we got back to the truck. This was according to both our GPSs. I don't mean to discourage you but hunting public WMAs, especially in that environment, will test the most dedicated turkey hunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnor Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Understood on the walking and difficulty. Any recommendations for public areas that aren't special opportunity? Where did you all hunt when you were there 2yrs back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Mainly Big Cypress...and when they say big...they mean big. I believe it's approximately 600,000 acres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGirl Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Triple N Ranch in Osceola county. Awesome place ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnor Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thanks for both suggestions. Much to plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Huntn4 told you what you need to know. . . . . qouta draws take at least 2 years and the majority take 3 years. But put your mind to it, do your homework and you'll have success and leave the other thousands of bozo's frownin' when you head back to OK with turkey breasts. Public can be productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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