2011 Hunting Experience
#1
2011 Hunting Experience
On a scale of 1 to 5 how would you rate your Turkey hunt or hunts this year? I had to work through some difficult weather, but overall when it came together for me I would rate my hunting time a full blown 5. The hunts that produced no bird were good as well with some close encounters and challenging situations that I believe sharpened my skills for the eventual success I had a week into my season. Each season is an opportunity to be better the following year when hunting all types of game in my book.
#2
My hunting was tough this year. But I agree when everything came together it was a 5. I definetly learned a lot and put it to good use. But I enjoyed every minute I was hunting. I have more hunting memories with my buddy and hunting partner that I'll never forget.
#3
5...this year I had alot of water to deal with here in Florida but from the first morning I began my official scouting in Feb.I heard gobbles, every hunt day I had birds near by,but for one reason or another it didn't work...got my hubby his first longbeard...I had action every day but one and that day I was hunting somewhere I had never hunted before with a friend of mine...then Nebraska, well that was a test...after the mules blocking my shot and then the next day nibbling on my butt, then all of my spooking I did, I'm thrilled I came home with even one bird, had action there every day but one there too, the first day I called in a hunter and had to leave the woods not long after that but I was so blessed this year, as in years past but this year is especially cool because of the gobbling I heard.It seemed like I couldn't go into the woods without getting close to a gobbler...thats unheard of...at least on public land.
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Des Moines, Iowa. Raised in Minnesota
Posts: 207
Definite 5. Was at a 4 until the last couple of days in Kansas, when I took down #4 and #5 with the last one a real nice doublebeard. Along with the hunting, got to hang out with the Florida group including huntnma, took my first 2 Osceolas, and got to do some air boat riding. Did a video hunt in Kansas, and wish we would have done that at the end of the season vs the beginning. Overall, my best year yet.
#5
5...this year I had alot of water to deal with here in Florida but from the first morning I began my official scouting in Feb.I heard gobbles, every hunt day I had birds near by,but for one reason or another it didn't work...got my hubby his first longbeard...I had action every day but one and that day I was hunting somewhere I had never hunted before with a friend of mine...then Nebraska, well that was a test...after the mules blocking my shot and then the next day nibbling on my butt, then all of my spooking I did, I'm thrilled I came home with even one bird, had action there every day but one there too, the first day I called in a hunter and had to leave the woods not long after that but I was so blessed this year, as in years past but this year is especially cool because of the gobbling I heard.It seemed like I couldn't go into the woods without getting close to a gobbler...thats unheard of...at least on public land.
#6
It's good to hear about your hunts and I think we all agree getting a bird can't be anything but a 5,but some hunts are full of things which could still make your hunt a good one even without a bird. Who your with,where you are at,the close calls that get the heart pumping and the nerves on end etc. I get a thrill seeing other wildlife as well,it makes the hunt a little better even if the desired game is not in the sights.
#7
Definite 5. Was at a 4 until the last couple of days in Kansas, when I took down #4 and #5 with the last one a real nice doublebeard. Along with the hunting, got to hang out with the Florida group including huntnma, took my first 2 Osceolas, and got to do some air boat riding. Did a video hunt in Kansas, and wish we would have done that at the end of the season vs the beginning. Overall, my best year yet.
Last edited by doetrain; 06-19-2011 at 03:32 PM.
#8
I would have to rate my hunting this year as a 5 as well.. This was my third year at hunting for spring turkeys. My first year I started late in the season so I never really had a lot of luck. I was trying to hunt just archery on them. I also tried that on my second year with no success. So this year I took the shotgun out instead that along with the fact this was the first year the same area I live in was opened up to turkey hunting. I manage to get both of my turkeys. So it was a great year for me as well..
#9
I would have to rate my hunting this year as a 5 as well.. This was my third year at hunting for spring turkeys. My first year I started late in the season so I never really had a lot of luck. I was trying to hunt just archery on them. I also tried that on my second year with no success. So this year I took the shotgun out instead that along with the fact this was the first year the same area I live in was opened up to turkey hunting. I manage to get both of my turkeys. So it was a great year for me as well..
#10
I wish good luck on that as well. I shot my first turkey ever last fall and that was with my bow. I followed advise I recieved on here and it helped alot. There is quite a few good folks on here willing to help anyone out if they can..