Yeah, this guy had a 4 inch beard and bumps for spurs. And yes, I now plan on making spring turkey an annual hunt now. It was a fun experience, for sure. I'll have to practice calling, but the spot and stalk scenario was very rewarding. I'm tempted to go buy another tag... I've got till May...
Quick update: I had time this morning to go out and glass for bears and check on my flock of hens. A little while after first light I found the flock off the roost, heading towards their usually feeding area. There was a strutter with them. I only watched them for a few mins before I started...
I hope so... since i'll be in the drainage area trying to fill a bear tag. Getting out this Friday, in the AM. May just be a glassing session for both turkeys and bears, and i'm debating on what gun to bring up. A rifle for bear, or shotgun in case there's a strutter that's found the hens...
Interesting... I wasn't expecting the hens to be the ones searching for toms, but good to know. I'll continue to hunt this drainage for spring bear, so I'll be able to keep my eyes out for turkeys and potentially any other strutters that may be in the area. And I should be able to tell if the...
I have a question to ask turkey hunters with more experience than myself. This is my first season chasing turkeys, but let me provide a little background.
I've been scouting an area for bears and always noticed a flock of turkeys at the head of the basin. I'd seen at least one strutter in the...
one way to do "mountain house" style meals on a budget is by getting the $1 rice a roni or pasta roni meals in the grocery store. You can buy a mountain house #10 can that is just freeze dried meat for protein. Clean out an used mountain house pouch to cook the meal in when you add boiling...
I shot a moose almost a decade ago, but it was my wife's preferred game meat. She's a non hunter and didn't grow up eating game meat. She found moose to be the least "gamey"
Gold bond body powder. Sometimes i'll put it on before a hike, and then during. . Even sprinkle some in my boots or in my socks. It's been helpful for me on multi day treks.
And if you apply for a trophy species (moose, goat, or sheep) you can't participate in the deer, elk, or pronghorn controlled hunts. Except for depredation, extra tags, unlimited controlled hunts, or leftover hunts. Those you could still put in for. Oh, and bear, you could also put in for.