Turkeygirl Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Anyone else thinking turkey yet or gearing up for the season? My goal this year it to scout early, I really need to, especially if I'm going to hunt the state land again. I really need to get a lay of what birds are out there and where they hang out. The land I hunt hear by home....I'm not sure about...seen their tracks...3 traveling together....that sure isn't alot...but before fall turkey season there wasa set of 7 together, saw them. I dunno where they all go, it's weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 My situation is the same, Ruth. I only saw a few birds in my normal spots. I'll have to look into new areas to try to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I agree, even though the spring season is a way off, (May 1st), it's on my mind a lot too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Well Turkeygirl, I think this spring will be better than the last few springs as my father and I have been deer hunting around home here and just about everywhere we have gone there are turkeys aglore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) yeah I got em on my mind already. Got to get the calls out to do some practice (I am still fairly new to this turkey hunting thing ) and shoot the shotgun some. Called my friend up north a couple days ago and made sure he was going to hunt, then ordered my tag, should be here sometime this week. Will be hunting state land up where he lives, but since he is a forester for the DNR he can scout out some areas while he works :D:D Edited January 11, 2009 by Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Ours is around 3 months away They should be in the same places as last year which that means meat on the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I think "turkey" 366 days a year. Deer season is only something to do while waiting for spring gobbler to get here again. Problem is, the season's still so far away I don't need to be getting all sweated up over it just yet. Watched pot never boils kinda deal............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overundergun Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Got it on my mind too Yes today I even got my hunting vest on and practiced my calling with diaphragms and everything else ...My son answered me with is own mouth call . So I suppose I got him thinking turkey too:) Lot's of fun calling to ourselves now where are the birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm always thinking about it but we still have through the end of January before our deer season is over. Saw some birds and heard some hens cutting up this morning while deer hunting. I've also been getting a lot more gobblers on my trail camera runs this winter than last year even though I've been making my sets for deer. One of my best friends heard a bunch of hens sounding off one morning about a week ago and a couple of gobblers couldn't help but gobble to answer them. Won't be long but I'll enjoy chasing deer around here for a few more weeks before I put my game face on for scouting and hunting turkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I still have until the 19th of this month before deer season is over,I already have scheduled vacation for turkey season witch I think starts the 18 of april.I scheduled it last month and will be takeing the whole first two weeks off so maybe I can get a couple of good birds down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Yes Ruth, we are ready NOW for turkey:D. What strangely got me in turkey mode was the flock I spooked 2 weeks ago and they left wing prints in the snow as they took off. I have downloaded the turkey survey sheet for DEC to help keep track of winter flock #'s. What will make this season special is, I will have all 3 of my sons hunting turkey this year. It looks like all I will get to carry is the vid cam and a big grin:D Thats fine with me;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 The land I hunt hear by home....I'm not sure about...seen their tracks...3 traveling together....that sure isn't alot...but before fall turkey season there was a set of 7 together, saw them. I dunno where they all go, it's weird. You could have the same probably we had. Coyotes! They decimated our local flocks. For years I would see a least a dozen birds on opening day and now I'm lucky to see half that. It has been getting better now that we are hunting the coyotes. As for getting ready. NO WAY! We have 5 months till season opens and if I start getting worked up now I will have nothing to do later. Right now I am focused on ice fishing. Ask me again in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I think "turkey" 366 days a year. Deer season is only something to do while waiting for spring gobbler to get here again. Problem is, the season's still so far away I don't need to be getting all sweated up over it just yet. Watched pot never boils kinda deal............. Ditto, turkeys are the cats meowww! A trip to SD in April for Merriams and seasons in PA and NY, can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 yup i'm looking forward to it,, its the only thing that keeps me going in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Been thinking about turkeys for awhile now! Can't wait! I wouldn't worry about not seeing many birds, they travel a lot looking for food at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 My situation is the same, Ruth. I only saw a few birds in my normal spots. I'll have to look into new areas to try to hunt. Where in NJ do you hunt? Last year a saw a few by the Black River WMA,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Worst December weather we have ever had. Deep snow and cold will certainly hurt our birds this winter. They were noticeably skinny last year and this year looks to be the same. All their food is under nearly 2 feet of crusty snow and travel is difficult. Hoping for a Jan. thaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambuscher Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Think turkey here, too. Had to send in for permits last week. The state land that I hunt went to a permit hunt this year. It'll be nice if I get drawn, because it's for a three day hunt w/only 15 permits given out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Yup..they wont let me forget..they come to see me just as a remeinder!! Edited January 13, 2009 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnor Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I am *ready*. Now if I could only find a spring turkey season open somewhere in mid-January. I've decided my new challenge for this year is going to be getting as much video of my hunts as possible. So I'm working out gear issues (camera, tripod, camo for them, etc.) while trying to keep everything inexpensive. I did manage one interesting video of turkeys fighting and chasing, even gobbling a bit, during deer season; I'll get that posted for everyone to enjoy asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Why do turkeys in the snow look like they have extra layer of leathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I've already been out scouting a few times already! I'm ready to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey0715 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Been ready since last year!! Lots of birds this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I still have a couple weeks of deer season left here but am ready to pack my stuff and get ready for turkey season... It's still to early to worry about scouting yet around here as the birds are still in there winter flocks... I usually don't do much scouting until about a month before season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I'm always thinkin bout them nasty ol birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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