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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 14, 2024 18:52:31 GMT -5
Some reminders for spring turkey reserved hunts! 🦃 Spring Turkey reserved hunt applications close this Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Apply online at bit.ly/ReservedHuntsIN)🦃 Youth Only reserved turkey hunt applications will be open March 18-28, 2024. (Apply by phone or in person at the property you wish to hunt. Find property-specific information here: bit.ly/3Zquj5y) |
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Post by deadeer on Mar 26, 2024 11:33:39 GMT -5
I got Luke signed up for the youth hunt at Kingsbury FWA. It's only about 15mi from us. I spent a lot of time there in my youth, before I had good private land to hunt, so I know it well. We still go once in awhile for various game. They only allow 12 turkey hunters in for each hunt date, on 7k acres. So you can cover a lot of ground in search of birds.
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Post by esshup on Mar 26, 2024 15:56:09 GMT -5
So, I'm guessing roosting a tom the night before will be critical?
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Post by deadeer on Mar 26, 2024 16:26:09 GMT -5
So, I'm guessing roosting a tom the night before will be critical? 100% not possible for my situation, at least for day one. Day two could work. I've only killed 2 birds on fly down. All others not till 10-11am when they are out cruising. So, not a deal breaker if we dont roost one. |
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Post by mattfinney on Mar 29, 2024 12:58:54 GMT -5
So, I'm guessing roosting a tom the night before will be critical? Why do you say that? |
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Post by esshup on Mar 29, 2024 21:11:03 GMT -5
So, I'm guessing roosting a tom the night before will be critical? Why do you say that? To kill one right after it flies down. After that, unless he scouted a lot to pattern then, there's no telling where they will be. |
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Post by freedomhunter on Mar 30, 2024 6:07:30 GMT -5
To kill one right after it flies down. After that, unless he scouted a lot to pattern then, there's no telling where they will be. I have killed a couple right after they flew down they just won't work sometimes. You have to be a unique hunter |
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Post by mattfinney on Mar 30, 2024 8:38:53 GMT -5
To kill one right after it flies down. After that, unless he scouted a lot to pattern then, there's no telling where they will be. I see. I guess I've just never found it to be all that critical. Of the many turkeys I've killed, I reckon I've only roosted about 5% of them the night before. |
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Post by esshup on Mar 30, 2024 8:53:09 GMT -5
To kill one right after it flies down. After that, unless he scouted a lot to pattern then, there's no telling where they will be. I see. I guess I've just never found it to be all that critical. Of the many turkeys I've killed, I reckon I've only roosted about 5% of them the night before. None of mine have been from a roost, but then again I am hunting on private ground where I don't have competition AND I pattern them with trail cams like I do deer. I think hunting public ground would be completely different with other hunters moving around. |
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Post by deadeer on Mar 30, 2024 10:37:56 GMT -5
I see. I guess I've just never found it to be all that critical. Of the many turkeys I've killed, I reckon I've only roosted about 5% of them the night before. None of mine have been from a roost, but then again I am hunting on private ground where I don't have competition AND I pattern them with trail cams like I do deer. I think hunting public ground would be completely different with other hunters moving around. Only 12 hunters on 7k acres, in our instance. Youth season, if we are picked, will be the first pick of the litter. My 3 day draw block is the first 3 days of the season, so again, first pick after the kids. After that, its draw only with same limited number of hunters for entire spring season. So, not typical public land hunting where it's a free for all. Big advantage here is lots of room to keep moving, looking, and unlimited set ups if you choose. |
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Post by onebentarrow on Mar 30, 2024 13:33:30 GMT -5
Question from a non turkey hunter.
Is it leagle to shot one on the roost. If so,why don't people do it and if not what is the reasoning behind the law.
Onebentarrow
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Post by mattfinney on Mar 30, 2024 14:15:11 GMT -5
Question from a non turkey hunter. Is it leagle to shot one on the roost. If so,why don't people do it and if not what is the reasoning behind the law. Onebentarrow Pretty sure it's legal. I've never had an opportunity to shoot one off the roost. Best way to get turkeys is to call them in with calls or dekes. It's real hard to sneak up on them. |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Mar 30, 2024 14:17:09 GMT -5
It is legal, but lots feel it’s unethical. Really would take the enjoyment out of the hunt. The back and forth calling aspect and then coming into the call is what really gets me fired up.
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Post by esshup on Mar 30, 2024 15:07:52 GMT -5
It's legal, but only if they are still on the roost when legal shooting time begins. As said by others, why people don't.
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Post by deadeer on Mar 30, 2024 15:44:40 GMT -5
I've been underneath them many times over the years. Never felt fair, plus would be a very poor shot from below.
On the flip side, have seen them stay on the roost till 10-11am several times. Dont know if weather, pressure, sensed danger, etc held them up or what?
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Post by esshup on Mar 30, 2024 21:10:44 GMT -5
I've been underneath them many times over the years. Never felt fair, plus would be a very poor shot from below. On the flip side, have seen them stay on the roost till 10-11am several times. Dont know if weather, pressure, sensed danger, etc held them up or what? They were up partying too late the night before. |
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Post by deadeer on Apr 1, 2024 11:36:38 GMT -5
Luke got picked for the Sunday hunt of youth weekend at Kingsbury.
So we will be able to do some last minute scouting after the Saturday hunt expires at noon CST. Then we can see if we can roost one Saturday evening.
We will hunt Saturday on private land as well.
Good luck to the youth hunters!
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Post by schall53 on Apr 1, 2024 17:46:30 GMT -5
Good luck Luke!!
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