Turkey Hunting - Page 3

Cube Dweller · 02-22-08, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

You cannot use an actual rimfire .22 here for turkey but you can use airguns in .20 or higher.

I have this.

Nearly as powerful as a .22 LR but even louder so I have a supressor.

They also come in .25 and 9mm. Very effective.

beaufort-fj60 · 02-22-08, 09:47 AM

here is my turkey slayer.. and choke. I keep it at the office behind my desk.

wob · 02-22-08, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cube Dweller

Would I be better off with a full choke barrel vs. modified?

full, at a minimum.

Atticus · 02-22-08, 09:53 AM

Federal Premiere is the shell I'm currently using (takes a while to get through a box, though I did shoot a turkey four times last year).

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 09:56 AM

How far away was it?

Atticus · 02-22-08, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

How far away was it?

35 yards or so. It was a busted flock. I picked a red head and shot. Knocked it down, but it hopped back up and started running. Bang. Flop. Up again and running. Bang. Now that I think about it, it was only three shots, which is all I had. Then the turkey started to get back up, and I jumped on it and choked it to death with my bare hands while looking directly into its eyes and muttering "not this time mother fucker" to it as it died.

I love turkey hunting.

I hate turkeys.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

35 yards or so. It was a busted flock. I picked a red head and shot. Knocked it down, but it hopped back up and started running. Bang. Flop. Up again and running. Bang. Now that I think about it, it was only three shots, which is all I had. Then the turkey started to get back up, and I jumped on it and joked it to death with my bare hands while looking directly into its eyes and muttering "not this time mother fucker" to it as it died.

I love turkey hunting.

I hate turkeys.

Did you use the dead baby jokes? I'm sure those just about killed him.

Great story. A few hundred more of those type of encounters and you've got a start to a best seller.

Atticus · 02-22-08, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Did you use the dead baby jokes? I'm sure those just about killed him.

Great story. A few hundred more of those type of encounters and you've got a start to a best seller.

That was a pretty lame edit on your part.

Yeah, I will probably write a book about my turkey misadventures at some point, once I've hunted enough to drive myself even more batshit insane.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 10:18 AM

How long of a barrel do you have on your guns? I've got a big long motherfucker, but it doesn't have a full choke in it. I think it is a modified. I use it mostly for skeet and for coyotes at night, err, I mean before dusk.

beaufort-fj60 · 02-22-08, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

How long of a barrel do you have on your guns? I've got a big long motherfucker, but it doesn't have a full choke in it. I think it is a modified. I use it mostly for skeet and for coyotes at night, err, I mean before dusk.

you probably couldn't call up a turkey..... so, any barrel would be fine..

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

you probably couldn't call up a turkey..... so, any barrel would be fine..

I see plenty out through the truck winder though.

Skillet · 02-22-08, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

that whole California hunting with air guns scares me. It's a trap.... fools gold....

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When Mexico and China invade California in four years... good luck fighting back with BB guns..

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lol

you're an idiot.

I concur with the attorney.

Do you think I turned in all of my firearms when I bought an airgun?

beaufort-fj60 · 02-22-08, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

I concur with the attorney.

Do you think I turned in all of my firearms when I bought an airgun?

baby steps.. It appears that the state of California slips all types of crazy shit laws under your noses. They brag about being the first state to "allow" BB gun hunting, like it's a good thing? wtf... what ever.. have fun killing everything twice.... then breaking it's neck to put it out of it's misery..

Cube Dweller · 02-22-08, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

baby steps.. It appears that the state of California slips all types of crazy shit laws under your noses. They brag about being the first state to "allow" BB gun hunting, like it's a good thing? wtf... what ever.. have fun killing everything twice.... then breaking it's neck to put it out of it's misery..

No one's bragging about it. The regs just state you're allowed to use shotgun, >-.20 pellet or archery. I don't think it's creeping incrementalism in this case.

wob · 02-22-08, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

I use it mostly for skeet and for coyotes at night, err, I mean before dusk.

Coyotes can be shot at any time (day or night) in SC.

EDIT: You can't use lights unless you have dogs.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 11:47 AM

What about street lights that are on your property?

wob · 02-22-08, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

What about street lights that are on your property?

I guess technically that would be a violation unless the coyote was "cornered" by your dog.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wob

I guess technically that would be a violation unless the coyote was "cornered" by your dog.

Noted.

wob · 02-22-08, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

Noted.

Your game laws may vary.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 11:54 AM

I'm sure. I'm safe.

yooper · 02-22-08, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

35 yards or so. It was a busted flock. I picked a red head and shot. Knocked it down, but it hopped back up and started running. Bang. Flop. Up again and running. Bang. Now that I think about it, it was only three shots, which is all I had. Then the turkey started to get back up, and I jumped on it and choked it to death with my bare hands while looking directly into its eyes and muttering "not this time mother fucker" to it as it died.

I love turkey hunting.

I hate turkeys.

sounds like my hunting experiences.

yooper · 02-22-08, 12:00 PM

I have given up deer hunting. It got boring. Turkey hunting sounds fun. Lots of them up here. I need to figure out a way to attract a flock to my property...are there turkey feeders available that deer won't empty? I read somewhere about building a platform 8 feet high to put the feeder on so the turkeys could fly up to it but the deer can't get at it...

wob · 02-22-08, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yooper

I have given up deer hunting. It got boring. Turkey hunting sounds fun. Lots of them up here. I need to figure out a way to attract a flock to my property...are there turkey feeders available that deer won't empty? I read somewhere about building a platform 8 feet high to put the feeder on so the turkeys could fly up to it but the deer can't get at it...

Careful about feeding turkeys. Your laws may vary, but hunting anywhere near bait is a huge no-no for turkey hunting in SC.

'74 UA FJ · 02-22-08, 12:07 PM

And deer around here.

wob · 02-22-08, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wob

Careful about feeding turkeys. Your laws may vary, but hunting anywhere near bait is a huge no-no for turkey hunting in SC.

Michigan rule...

Baiting Prohibited
It is unlawful to make use of bait to aid in the taking of a wild turkey. For the purpose of this regulation, "bait" means a substance composed of grain, fruit, vegetables or other food placed to lure or entice wild turkeys. This does not apply to standing farm crops (normal agricultural practices) or other natural growing grains, fruits or vegetables.

EDIT: Also only (1) gobbler in the spring season. Michigan has a fall and spring season. You can take one of either sex in the fall season. That kinda sucks if you take one early.

Atticus · 02-22-08, 12:10 PM

Yes, but supplemental feeding, and/or using bait as an

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02-22-08, 09:53 AM	#64
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	Federal Premiere is the shell I'm currently using (takes a while to get through a box, though I did shoot a turkey four times last year). __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

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'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	How far away was it? __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

02-22-08, 10:18 AM	#69
'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	How long of a barrel do you have on your guns? I've got a big long motherfucker, but it doesn't have a full choke in it. I think it is a modified. I use it mostly for skeet and for coyotes at night, err, I mean before dusk. __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

02-22-08, 11:47 AM	#76
'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	What about street lights that are on your property? __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

02-22-08, 11:54 AM	#80
'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	I'm sure. I'm safe. __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

02-22-08, 12:07 PM	#84
'74 UA FJ Roll Tide! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,347	And deer around here. __________________ 1974 FJ40 FI vortec 350, H42/Orion 4:1, 4" lift, 35x15.50 SXs on MRW beadlocks, lock-rited f/r, Saginaw ps, etc, etc. 1994 FZJ80 with lockers and 285 revos.

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Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	Yes, but supplemental feeding, and/or using bait as an