missouri turkeys
 

would like info on hunting mo. turkeys, preferably the mark twain. thanks

RE: missouri turkeys
 

Can't help you on the Mark Twain state land, that is about the opposite end of the state from me. But I can tell you the turkey hunting is great all over the state of Missouri. No matter where you go, you're never far from a bunch of turkeys.

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I live right in the middle of the Mark Twain in Southern Mo. Duc. Great turkey hunting about anywhere in the public lands. Where specifically was you wanting to hunt?

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not sure, ive heard of a small town called Emmince?? some guys i know have talked about it. just really trying to get info on maybe where to go, that i dont have to drive a whole day to get there. dont have a lot of time off at once maybe a day or 2. i'm a bout 30 miles east of ft.smith, ark. thanks alot

RE: missouri turkeys
 

I've never hunting them IN Missouri but the land that I hunt is bordered on the south by Missouri and the hunting is awesome!!! It is my favorite place in the world to be in the spring.

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I live about 40 miles from Eminence, There is some great hunting between Winona and Alton, in Shannon and Oregon counties. Also if you can get a map there is some great hunting with thousands and thousands of acres of public hunting between Thomasville and BirchTree Mo. All of it should be good, there will be some hunting pressure but not to bad.

RE: missouri turkeys
 

hey guys, thanks for the info. it;s greatly aprreciated. good hunting and good luck.

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Anyone know of any good public land down around Wright County. I am hoping to get my wife her first bird this year. We will have to stay at my moms in douglas county so we will have a baby sitter. I have yet to find any good public land in douglas county. Well at least any public land where the turks will actually come to a call on the first weekend of the season after all the hunting that goes on during the week.

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Sapper the hunting pressure is pretty bad in Douglas and Ozark counties, I have never hunted Wright county, I think you would be better off going East a couple of counties into Oregon county, Around Thomasville Mo., some of the best public hunting in Mo IMO.

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Sapper, i have to disagree with Strut (no offense strut), but turkey hunting in Douglas Co. is just as good as anywhere and better than some places. Follow hwy 95 south until you cross the Bryant at the low water bridge, then go back about 1/2 mile to the top of the ridge. This would be an excellent place to start. Drive around this area, up and down some of the access roads to get the lay of the land, then pick your spot. Any of the ridgetops will work well. As far as pressure goes, walking 1/2 mile will put 90% of hunters behind you, and put you into birds that have had little or no human contact. If you're feeling particularly adventuresome, get a canoe and access the birds from the river. Hope this helps and saves you some driving as this is practically in your backyard.

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The western side of Douglas may not be as bad but the eastern side that is close to West Plains has some hunting pressure.

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I usually hunt around the Squires area because that is where my mom lives and that area absolutley stinks.

toms. I'm not real familiar with the area you talking about. I haven't been down in there for many years. Is it public land? And (I hate to ask this) can you be a little more specific to the location?

RE: missouri turkeys
 

yeah, this is public ground. I don't know if it is fed. or state, though. I don't want to get too specific or you'll have 1000 hunters in your lap opening day, but you should be able to find the area from the directions I posted earlier. I drive through this area quite often and usually see turkeys, but as season gets closer, road hunters will be pushing them back into the woods(shame, huh?). As most road hunters are too lazy walk, you should be in pretty good shape if you get off the road some.