Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
Hey Bubbacanuck Keep posted on how you do, I’m trying to get out in April as well
this would be a first turkey hunt for me also.
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
Based on my experience:
Early mornings are good for locating, but evenings are better. If you can locate a gobbler either by sight or sound as he heads to roost you can set up in his wheelhouse before first light and have a good shot (pun intended) at getting him. Most times they will gobble from the roost on their own before flying down.
Best shot? Whatever your gun patterns best, they are all different.
Call brand? Not important. Your ability to use it is more key - watch instructional videos, practice, and the best thing is actually listening to real turkeys. Every spring a few weeks before the season I put my diaphragm calls in my truck and practice calling as I drive, to get back into form.
Weather impacts? They seem to gobble more on clear high pressure days, in nasty rain they are less vocal in my experience. But they will also hang out in the open more to use their eyesight defence, as hearing is tougher for them. Last year my son and I watched 6 birds for hours out in the open, first while it poured rain, and then as they dried themselves out in the sunshine. We just waited for them to make a mistake, patience paid off after about 4 hours of laying still in the grass.
Get at out there, have fun, and learn.
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
I will be out for 10 days maximum for turkeys (also have my bear tag in case). I will update as I go, as this is my first season for these two species.
Starting near Rock Creek I will make my way around Christian Valley/Kettle river headed east until I find gobblers or hit the AB border.
Weather seems to be good so I'm hopefully it will be a successful hunt.
Photos and stories to follow, no matter if I am successful or not.
Still open to joining others on a day hunt at any point if it works out :)
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
10 days for turkeys! Can't say Im not jealous. I will be out for 3...only need 1 haha, first time too
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
I had a couple conversations with people that work the area's and not giving anything specific away the Creston Area has a good population and the Castlegar area has a really good population. For first timers in the area, find some public land, get out early and have fun!
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
It will be my first turkey season as well...heading up to Nelson area to go out with a buddy. Going to try a combo of crossbow/rifle!
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Congrats Bubba!
I hope I can get out there soon, will be 1st turkey hunt as well. Cheers!
Re: Spring Turkey 2019I wanted to start a three for this
Looks like a nice Tom, congrats!
Ant story to go with the photo?