first turkey ever

[hoochie]

I have never hunted turkey before. This season, I was driving down a road and saw a turkey cross. I was thinking it might be like grouse hunting. Was i ever wrong. I had no idea they run like that!
After 3 encounters, I was finally able to connect on a turkey. Like I said, I have never hunted them before, but I would have to rank it right there with White Tail hunting in difficulty.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy284/mrmabley/2016%20turkey_zpstwmcmgzv.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/mrmabley/media/2016%20turkey_zpstwmcmgzv.jpg.html)

[boxhitch]

Anything can happen when road hunting )
attago

[hoochie]

I couldnt do it road hunting. damn things are far too spooky and bolt if they see you move!

[Sleep Robber]

That's pretty cool, nice size bird too !!

Whats the best "general area" to hunt Turkeys in BC..........Okanagan, Kootneys ??? I have no idea but would like to try it some day. I've hunted pretty much every region in BC but have yet to see or here a Turkey lollol, where the hell are they all ??

[BigD_83]

Nicely done.

One of my hunting friends and I have been intrigued by the idea of hunting gobblers for a couple of years, but have yet to connect on a trip. I've done some reading on the topic, and it seems like a fool's folly unless one has access to bird territory on a regular basis.

Getting to know their patterns seems to be high on the list for success.

[hoochie]

I saw them in an area the first few times, and thought I could go after them like grouse. They run very fast and are gone the second you get out. I went to the area I had seen them before and waited, and waited and waited.
Being only able to harvest one bird per season, I wouldnt spend any money on one of those fancy "turkey" shotguns. I used an old wingmaster I had taken along for grouse/ducks.
They are a tough bird, even after a devastating head shot, they kick and flap for quite some time. I waited about 15mins before I though I could pick it up with out getting kicked by the spurs.

[ruger#1]

A new turkey gun for you.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14484633_1091671904257680_1311421982243758890_n.jp g?oh=881749680243cf5433e913da98bf6722&oe=589942E7

[hoochie]

LOL
almost need one of those!

[ruger#1]

GOC has a free draw for it. It is a pump action, And holds fourteen rounds. Looks like fun.

[300H&H]

Congratulations on your tom.
I love turkey season !!!

[albravo2]

Good for you! It looks like a fun hunt, especially in the early season. I've heard it is like hunting whitetails, no room for error.

[HarryToolips]

Nice bird congrats! Ya they're sketchy critters..