Turkey Hunting

Atticus · 02-20-08, 08:14 AM

It's almost time.

JJS · 02-20-08, 08:32 AM

I don't know when your spring season starts, but it's end of April here. I might be going to Maine at the beginning of May. You're almost guaranteed to get one up there.

Atticus · 02-20-08, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JJS

I don't know when your spring season starts, but it's end of April here. I might be going to Maine at the beginning of May. You're almost guaranteed to get one up there.

I've hunted turkeys in Maine. It's great. There are lots of birds, and the hunting pressure is light.

We start March 15th.

beaufort-fj60 · 02-20-08, 08:36 AM

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I've hunted turkeys in Maine. It's great. There are lots of birds, and the hunting pressure is light.

We start March 15th.

Ooo la la... fancy pant's McGee.

JJS · 02-20-08, 08:40 AM

I was northwest of Bangor in October, and there were fields full of them. I would say probably 100 birds in some. I've heard they may extend the seasons as they're becoming a nuisance.

Atticus · 02-20-08, 08:48 AM

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Ooo la la... fancy pant's McGee.

You're such an idiot. I was living in Boston at the time, and I drove up to Maine.

You've driven somewhere before, haven't you?

Atticus · 02-20-08, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JJS

I was northwest of Bangor in October, and there were fields full of them. I would say probably 100 birds in some. I've heard they may extend the seasons as they're becoming a nuisance.

I hunted right outside of Denmark, which is southwest of Bangor.

Skillet · 02-20-08, 09:14 AM

I have the turkey choke on the browning high base ready to go.

Took this pic from my office window the other day...

Atticus · 02-20-08, 09:17 AM

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I have the turkey choke on the browning high base ready to go.

Took this pic from my office window the other day...

Ridiculous.

Skillet · 02-20-08, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

Ridiculous.

They will not be so brazen on March 29.

Bastards.

Atticus · 02-20-08, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

Bastards.

Indeed.

'74 UA FJ · 02-20-08, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

I have the turkey choke on the browning high base ready to go.

Took this pic from my office window the other day...

In what kind of location is your office situated?

Atticus · 02-20-08, 10:13 AM

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In what kind of location is your office situated?

It's a trailer at a turkey farm.

Skillet · 02-20-08, 10:21 AM

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It's a trailer at a turkey farm.

Laguna Seca Business Park.

Off of higway 68 outside of Monterey city limits.

Just on the edge of Fort Ord.

No trailers within 20 miles.

Lots of wildland around here.

Mostly wild behind the office and there are a shit-pile of turkey.

One of those toms is going to meet his maker on a weekend during the season, you mark my words.

EDIT: couple shots from the desk when we moved in.

It is hard to get 10' windows in a trailer.

Fly Rod · 02-20-08, 10:28 AM

Fly Rod want turkey

Atticus · 02-20-08, 10:29 AM

Don't be so defensive about your office trailer. It looks very nice. Is that plasti-glass or the real deal?

Skillet · 02-20-08, 10:47 AM

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Don't be so defensive about your office trailer. It looks very nice. Is that plasti-glass or the real deal?

Actually, it is just a mural we commissioned to make us feel better.

The other side of that painting is a another double-wide.

My life is one big goddamn fantasy...

Here are some pics of the toms in heat with their bitches...

Also, a bobcat we had painted on the mural.

Atticus · 02-20-08, 10:50 AM

You desperately need a window that opens and a .22 with some subsonic rounds.

Skillet · 02-20-08, 10:57 AM

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You desperately need a window that opens and a .22 with some subsonic rounds.

You do not even know how many times we discussed puting in a slider and paying for it out of our own pockets.

Problem lies with the animal loving, tree hugger who works for the winery downstairs.

She would have our balls on a platter if we off'ed one of her precious "critters".

That is why I mentioned doing it on a weekend.

Come Monday, all she will know is that we are one tom short of a happy flock.

beaufort-fj60 · 02-20-08, 11:02 AM

Why would you shoot a turkey with a 22?

Skillet · 02-20-08, 11:05 AM

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Why would you shoot a turkey with a 22?

Headshot at close range. nice and quiet with a sub-sonic.

I have a nice pellet gun that would do the job too and I have a silencer on that.

Atticus · 02-20-08, 11:05 AM

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Why would you shoot a turkey with a 22?

Because it's quiet.

Shhhhh.....

JJS · 02-20-08, 11:21 AM

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Problem lies with the animal loving, tree hugger who works for the winery downstairs.

She would have our balls on a platter if we off'ed one of her precious "critters".

Ask NorCalDoug to take care of her. He apparently solves problems...

'74 UA FJ · 02-20-08, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Atticus

You desperately need a window that opens and a .22 with some subsonic rounds.

A lever action is best for sub sonic rounds. With auto's you have to cycle by hand.

jibber · 02-20-08, 12:55 PM

I'm ready!

ravewoofer · 02-21-08, 12:50 PM

The best all around hunting experiences I've had came from Turkey hunting. All the scouting, calling, concealment just leads about to about the most intense 5 minute rush when old Mr. Tom comes a chargin' through the field or brush lookin' for his hen. Ka-boooom! My morning is done. Time to light the cigar and relax.

Did I mention I love Turkey hunting?

highlandcruzer · 02-21-08, 01:37 PM

WOW......March 15th...Youre lucky......

By the time our season started last year , most of the court'n was over. Too late....[I was scouting pre season]..[global warming

]

I killed one , opening day , after that, all the gobblers were henned up.... we got a lot of responses to calling ,....[and we hunted hard , in a lot of different places].... , but they wouldn't leave , what they already had.

02-20-08, 08:14 AM	#1
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	Turkey Hunting It's almost time. __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

02-20-08, 08:32 AM	#2
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,949	I don't know when your spring season starts, but it's end of April here. I might be going to Maine at the beginning of May. You're almost guaranteed to get one up there. __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

02-20-08, 08:40 AM	#5
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,949	I was northwest of Bangor in October, and there were fields full of them. I would say probably 100 birds in some. I've heard they may extend the seasons as they're becoming a nuisance. __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

02-20-08, 09:14 AM	#8
Skillet no bueno Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,460	I have the turkey choke on the browning high base ready to go. Took this pic from my office window the other day... Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't (updated) "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank

02-20-08, 10:28 AM	#15
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02-20-08, 10:29 AM	#16
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	Don't be so defensive about your office trailer. It looks very nice. Is that plasti-glass or the real deal? __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

02-20-08, 10:50 AM	#18
Atticus IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 701	You desperately need a window that opens and a .22 with some subsonic rounds. __________________ "It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.

02-20-08, 11:02 AM	#20
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,198	Why would you shoot a turkey with a 22? __________________ Real Americans drink PBR

02-20-08, 12:55 PM	#25
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02-21-08, 12:50 PM	#26
ravewoofer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 24	The best all around hunting experiences I've had came from Turkey hunting. All the scouting, calling, concealment just leads about to about the most intense 5 minute rush when old Mr. Tom comes a chargin' through the field or brush lookin' for his hen. Ka-boooom! My morning is done. Time to light the cigar and relax. Did I mention I love Turkey hunting? __________________ Bone stock '97 Landcruiser Collector's Edition with 130,000 miles, now son's car Original Owner 2007 FJ Cruiser 8000 miles PLVS ULTRA