thinking about turkey hunting

[corey012778]

spring gobbler starts soon here in VA, I figured if I did not find a job yet I will go out and try it. problem, I never been and don't own an shotgun (sold it for ml stuff). my knight fully ready for action with 3 loads (.430 240 xtp and 230gr both with 85grs of pyro p and cheap shots with 90grs of pyro rs).

VA allows about any firearm, bow or crossbow. should I try if I have time?

[dphobby]

Cory, Spring turkey hunting is awesome, once you try it you will be hooked. Just to get out in the woods and hear them gobble in the morning is exciting, and to call one in is really a thrill.I have a knight muzzleloader I am going to try this year to add another aspect to thehunt. Even if you don't want to investin another gun or bow, just take a camera and a box call and enjoy the outdoors in the spring.

[Gotbuck]

I started a few years ago with my TK2000 and I'm hooked for life. I'm going with a bow this season (starts April 21 in MO) and taking my 5 yr old. As dphobby said it's great to be out and hear the gobblers and hens. You learn a lot more in the woods than anybody can ever teach you. If you have the itch you'd better feed it before season's end as it will nag you to death.

[Frogy]

Say Gotbuck I just started Bp turkey hunting, got a White Ray Eye and was wondering what you use as a load for them Toms?

[Gotbuck]

Here is a recent post I did:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2735784&mpage=1&key=&#273587 1

My outfit:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/gotbuck1127/100_1830-rev.jpg

Here are the initial trial tests I did and a link on where I get my stuff from. The tests were long before I dialed it in and "broke it in" now its shoots awesome.

http://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1492&highlight=2000

[corey012778]

I figure out what I am going to do in the got to the 11th to figure out what I am going to. open up the 12th. and I got all my tags.

[johnny2]

Make sure you get the right camo and a face mask-a few mouth calls
2 or 3 different box calls,maybe one of them electrictronic calls,extra
batterys,plenty of ammo..You will need a turkey vest and some type
of seat..A pair of binocs..2 or 3 different decoys,a skinnin knife,
camo rain gear and good boots..If your going early,then you will
also need a light or some type,also with extra batterys..I'm sure
there r a lot of other items you will need before going out...you
should make a list...Good luck....Johnny

[corey012778]

ORIGINAL: johnny2

Make sure you get the right camo and a face mask-a few mouth calls
2 or 3 different box calls,maybe one of them electrictronic calls,extra
batterys,plenty of ammo..You will need a turkey vest and some type
of seat..A pair of binocs..2 or 3 different decoys,a skinnin knife,
camo rain gear and good boots..If your going early,then you will
also need a light or some type,also with extra batterys..I'm sure
there r a lot of other items you will need before going out...you
should make a list...Good luck....Johnny

eletrictronic calls are not allowed, everyone is out of turkey gear. oh well, just started thinking about last week. it starts tomorrow. just start working on other stuff.

[thumper50]

Corey; Turkey hunting is just another one of those bad habits, like muzzleloading!! Beware it may be habit forming!!Next thing will be a new vest, new gun or guns, calls etc. Time off work, more time inthe woods etc!!

[corey012778]

I don't have to worry about ask off from work right now. I already wanting more guns.