Turkeys out of state

[Powerstroke]

I know many people here have made hunts outside of the state. I know WI has already drawn their lottery.

I was thinking of trying to extend my season in another state or two that has more liberal permitting. Any thoughts or suggestions. I was thinking maybe Missouri, Nebraska or Kansas.

[DonBo]

I know you can get a Black Hills SD tag over the counter. I believe NE and Missouri are the same. Kansas may be a draw but I'm not sure.

Tons of public land in the Black Hills. Not so much in Nebraska. EVERYONE turkey hunts in Missouri so permission will not be easy. There is a huge chunk of public land in the southern part of the state in the Mark Twain National Forest.

Others will weigh in on this I'm sure, but look at the websites of other states to get a better idea of what's available yet this year.

Good luck!

[outfishedagain]

Unit 4 in Kasnsas is the only draw zone, the rest of the state is over the counter. But there is a lot of public land in all of NE, SD, Missouri and KS. It just takes a little time and research. I've been doing at least 2 states a year for several years now and at very little expense. As long as your ok sleeping in a tent for several days and possible not showering. But again it takes some time. i use a lot of internet searching and google earth to look at public areas. I do have to say the down side is that you never know how much pressure has been there so it really does become a run and gun game.

[Hoyt4]

You can still get a a surplus tag from WI after they let people who where not drawn.There are plenty of tags and you can buy one till there gone.NE archery is over the counter so is the shotgun tags.Missouri OTC also.

[elevatorguy]

I myself love the Black Hills and have been going for 7 of the last 8 years. And I am going again this year. If you do a little homework it is a relatively inexpensive hunt. Tons of public land and the tag is guaranteed. Any questions and i can try and help. I know there are a few others here that have been there but I can't say enough about the beauty and birds. I love it out there and can't wait till spring

[goblueM]

I've hunted in the UP in Michigan and that was a lot of fun. Just over the border from Wisconsin... in fact there's a guy there that is great. Dean Hulce, he's out of Norway or Vulcan, can't remember - near Iron Mountain. He got us on so many birds it was unbelieveable. He had hunting rights on 7 or 8000 acres, we did a lot of running and gunning

[delzz7]

I going to give Nebraska a try this year. I like the fact that the its one season (let's me be a little more flexable, if need be). You can buy the tags over the counter and up to 3 permits. There's a fair amount of public land and from what hear I its a little easy to get permission for private land then around here.

Turkey population is 150,000 birds, that's twice of mn population.

[DuckDog]

I just got the okay from the wife to go down to Florida (I get to hunt for 3 days and spend the rest doing the vacation)!

Have to do some homework -

[sticknstring]

Both NE & SD are good close options. NE offers an archery season for the first 2+ weeks of the season which keeps the pressure down. Permits are available OTC up to 3. The farther west you travel, the more public land you'll find.

SD requires an application for prairie units (black hills is unlimited) but you can draw multiple tags there as well. There's also reservation tags available. My only experience has been in the black hills and it's a different hunt out there for sure. Worth experiencing at least once for sure. You'll see a ton of whitetails and depending on location, maybe some mulies and elk as well. The Gregory area along the Missouri holds a lot of birds as well but more privately owned land.

Like others have said, if you're willing to camp and have a decent know-how on birds, you can do an out-of-state hunt pretty reasonably. Great way to get a Merriam or Hybrid under your belt.

[DonBo]

I just got the okay from the wife to go down to Florida (I get to hunt for 3 days and spend the rest doing the vacation)!

Have to do some homework -

Osceola's! I'm jealous.

[Nightcrawler]

make sure you check each states non-resident regulations.

(example in New York state a hunters safty card was the only thing that got me in. drivers lic ,I.D, old state hunting lic was a no go)

[Powerstroke]

I'm not worried about "qualifying" as I have my bowhunter ed card and a firearms safety card too because I've always planned on hunting out of state. I will be emailing a few of you. I have no problem camping anywhere. I've got all my backpacking gear at the ready and were are planning on buying a camper before spring so I might be able to travel with that instead.

[perchlips]

Hey Powerstroke, where and how does one get a bowhunter ed

card from?

Thanks

Perchlips

[DonBo]

Hey Powerstroke, where and how does one get a bowhunter ed card from?

Thanks

Perchlips

I'm hosting a class on the 21st. Check it out here.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1692139/Bowhunter_Education_Class

[perchlips]

Thanks DonBo

Perchlips

[Powerstroke]

What he said. I use it for many things like getting into MBRB and other specialty hunts as well as its flexibility as an advanced hunter ed cert for out of state hunting.

[DonBo]

What he said. I use it for many things like getting into MBRB and other specialty hunts as well as its flexibility as an advanced hunter ed cert for out of state hunting.

Most that take it do so because of MBRB. There were 6 last year that needed it because they were going to hunt Alaska, lucky b@*%*!s!

[dukhnt]

Good luck powerstroke if you get to another state. The next year I don't get drawn in minnesota I will be hunting Nebraska. I have a cousin there with some land that has a whole bunch of turkeys on it.

[Dan189]

I just applied for my first ND spring turkey license here its done by lottery. 3 of us first timers failed to draw in the fall, i'm hoping I can get one this spring. I'm still trying to decide between shotgun or bow. I'm thinking shotgun.

[Powerstroke]

I would say use a gun your first time. You'll feel much better knowing you can reach out there and get that first bird.

dukhnt.....didn't we meet at MBRB once? Would you mind chatting about NE if I decide to head that way?

[paul pachowicz]

DonBo, regarding over the counter turkey tags....this is right out of the South Dakota book: "Big game (turkeys are considered big game) are issued by application, availiable online at www.SDGFP.info.

[DonBo]

DonBo, regarding over the counter turkey tags....this is right out of the South Dakota book: "Big game (turkeys are considered big game) are issued by application, availiable online at www.SDGFP.info.

You're right. For a Black Hills Turkey tag, you need to apply, but there is no deadline for the application and the draw is guaranteed.

[dukhnt]

dukhnt.....didn't we meet at MBRB once? Would you mind chatting about NE if I decide to head that way?

Yes we did. I really don't know much about NE but I could definately talk to my cousin if you had questions.

[Powerstroke]

I was checking out the NE HSOforum and seeing the "turkey range" it pretty limited in that state based on the tree cover being mostly in the major river systems.

You do need to fill out an application for a tag in SD, but the tags are guaranteed. Its for a lottery, but just to actually approve the tag.

[Borch]

I'm thinking seriously about hunting KSor possibly OK this spring. Changing it up a bit from my usual trip tot the Black Hills. See if I can't get a Rio crossed off my Slam list.