Turkey Contest Team #1

[bcbrez]

Ok, Team #1 this is your page to post pictures, scores and anything else you want to talk about between your selves. As a team you have to come up with a team name. Get one person to PM me with the name.

Remeber to post a picture along with the score of your bird here and on the 2011 Spring Turkey Contest Scores thread.
Here is the link to the NWTF scoring calculator - http://www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/turkey_score.html (http://www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/turkey_score.html)

Team score: 54.25

Team members;

palmer
coach
bcbrez score: 54.25
300H&H
leatherlungs
Mrs.BCsniper

[bcbrez]

Ok I have a couple of ideas for team names.
How about;

Tominators
Thunder Chickens
Turkey Terrors

Anyone else have some ideas?

[palmer]

I like THUNDER CHICKENS

[palmer]

If any of the team are headed to Christina lake...let me know....I have been out looking...

[bcbrez]

So where is everyone going to go look for their birds? General areas of course, you don't have to say exact location unless you want to PM me.

Anyone coming from out of town to the kootney area?

I can point you in a few directions in the Trail / Castlegar area, and sounds like Palmer can help out in the Christina lake / Grandforks area.

[300H&H]

Those are good team names.
I like Thunder Chickens.

Palmer...have you located the turkeys ?

I am going to be north of the big "Rock". hint

I would like to go to Trail?Castlegar for a hunt.

If you guys are looking of info in my area just PM me.

If you are going to be near Kelowna Pm or call me. beer & nachos ?

[bcbrez]

Well team, is everyone all geared up for tomorrow?

coach, leatherlungs, Mrs. BCsniper we haven't heard much from you guys. How's it going?

[coach]

I'm "coaching" this weekend but looking forward to hunting turkeys over the next few weeks. Beer and nachos sounds good. When and where?

[coach]

Thunder chickens sounds good to me.

[bcbrez]

Ok we've taken the name Thunder Chickens.

[palmer]

With this cold weather and SNOW...YES SNOW...the Turkeys are very quiet...but have found a few.

[300H&H]

I did locate the roost last time I was out.
Lots of droppings and tracks below the tree.
Im up for a bit more of a challenge.
I will be using my cross bow.
Dad gets the 12 gauge.
12 Hours from now I hope to have 2 birds in the back of the truck and Dad & I on our way home.
The weather will dictate alot for tomorrow.
A chance of SNOW ! Yuck !!!!
Good luck THUNDER CHICKENS.

[300H&H]

I'm "coaching" this weekend but looking forward to hunting turkeys over the next few weeks. Beer and nachos sounds good. When and where?

Any time Sean.
We could hit the pub on the way back.

[coach]

Good luck tomorrow, Rick. I'm looking forward to hearing how you guys do.

[bcbrez]

Well boys I'm claiming first bird. 6:45 this morning I put one down. Not the biggest scoring bird I've got, but and most fun.
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g456/bcbrez/2011SpringTurkey003.jpg
Story to come tonight.

Weight: 22lbs
Beard: 9.2500"
Left Spur: .6250"
Right Spur: .7500"
Score: 54.25

[coach]

Nice work, BCbrez. Looking forward to the pics and story!

[300H&H]

Woooo Hoooo !

We rule, the other teams drool.

Great bird BCbrez.
Looks like you have the hot spot this year.

As for me, well things did not go as planed.
I woke up to snow at my place in Kelowna.
Sadly for me the storm hit my hunny hole so there was a little fresh snow but cold.
This kept the turkeys quiet.
We did hear 2 different toms while gearing up at the truck and no one was in before us.
We set up and I slowed my calling down and less frequent.
Did not matter.
I did call in some hens but they were behind me 3 different times.
The person who had permission to hunt the privet land next to us shot 3 times so I hope he missed.
Just before we left I did hear 2 other toms and one was a boss gobbler.
You know by his call.
We did find out a group of hunters (4 trucks) was up the road.
I knew something was a little off.
I think they may have been trying to crow call or hen call the day before.
That may have made the difference in us not doing so well.
Well there is always Sat/Sun or maybe Trail/Castlegar ?
Keep it going THUNDER CHICKENS.

PS I have a update if any team member is going to Rock Creek, just PM me.

[huntwriter]

Congratulations Bcprez to a nice doubleheader. I still have a few more seminars to do until I can go turkey hunting. I am itching.

[Ride Red]

Good Job, Nice birds !!!

[bcbrez]

Come on Thunder Chickens, team Long beards 'n' limb hangers has taken the lead. Lets get some more birds on the score board. How's everyone doing out there? Any close chances?

[35 Whelen]

Good Day All......anyone not using the complete wings of their birds. I am an avid fly tyer ( and first year turkey hunter ) I would be willing to swap complete wings for trout flies. I am using the primary feathers for archery fletching and the other feathers for my fly tying. If you are interested in doing a trade please keep me in mind.

Good luck and straight shootin

[300H&H]

I was out again today with Dad.
Very cool out in the hills but the snow is starting to melt in my area.
Speaking of "my area".
The secret is out.
There has been more people in 2 days than all of last year, and they are screwing things up for me.
7 Trucks & SUVs in and out before 8:30.
I never heard anyone call or slam a door shut, they are just burning up the road.
I think this could be part of the reason (weather also) I am not seeing/hearing turkeys.
Just 2 hens and zero gobbles.
Im out tomorrow, so maybe the warm weather may get them going.
If not Im off to hunt with bcBrez, somebody please tell him Im coming to hunt with him.

PS Coach...would you be interested in a afternoon hunt ?

[coach]

Rick, I can't go for a few more days - family and work commitments - but I'll be ready to go soon. If we can't find them locally then we should think about making an overnight trip to Trail. I may have a connection down that way..

[300H&H]

Sounds like a good idea Sean. Im up for a trip.

[bcbrez]

Hey Thunder Chickens anyone get out this weekend?

[300H&H]

Hey Thunder Chickens anyone get out this weekend?

Dad & I got out Friday. Zero gobbles and only 2 hens spotted.
It was cold & clear.
I think when the weather warms up the calling "here" will pick up.
Out again this Friday/Sunday.

[coach]

What time are you heading out Friday and Sunday?

[bcbrez]

Good luck this weekend guys.

[300H&H]

What time are you heading out Friday and Sunday?

Im going to try to get out very early....want to go ? Call me. PM sent.

[300H&H]

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT ?

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr251/KenttheRoofer/Turkey/TURKEY.jpg (http://www.sodahead.com/fun/what-is-the-worst-thanksgiving-food-fail-of-all-time/question-1342575/)

[bcbrez]

So whose all going out this weekend?

[300H&H]

Im going Sat. for sure.
Sunday is Mothers Day so I "should" stick around.
I may even try a Friday evening hunt.
Is your offer still good bcbrez to come to Trail and help thin out the flock ?
I know you wanted your wife to get a bird but come on...shes on another team.

[300H&H]

Well team, I will be out for one last hunt tomorrow.
Anyone else going ?

[uraarchr]

I'm not on your team but good luck!

[300H&H]

I'm not on your team but good luck!

Thanks....I hope I get one.

I have only seen 1 tom this year.
It had the whitest tail feather tips I have ever seen.

[bcbrez]

Well it's the last couple days, anyone going out?

[bcbrez]

Ok the contest has come to an end and the prizes have been awarded. Check out the 2011 Spring Turkey Contest Scores (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?65902-2011-Spring-Turkey-Contest-Scores) thread to see who got what.

Thanks again to everyone who participated. See you next year.
BCBrez.

[300H&H]

Thanks BCBrez, lets do it again next year.

[hunterfisher]

Hi guys/gals,

I am looking at doing my very first turkey hunt this fall and have not he slightist idea of what to do or where to go. I have been hunting for 15 yrs now and i've never had the chance to do a turkey hunt. I have a big aniversary coming up with lots of guests on Oct 15 2011 who I would like to share a wild turkey with. It would be tremendously appreciated if I could get some guidance on where to go and some tips to help me get my 1st turkey. I only need to take one turkey and I may never get another. Again this would be so much appreciated if I can get this turkey this year. Thanks everyone for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. I hope im not asking to much of anyone.