Turkeys out of state

[DonBo]

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.

Good luck on the Rio. I'd sure like to get one someday myself. I'm hoping to combine that hunt with an archery pig, another thing I've always wanted to do. Probably have to go to Texas for that.

[123fish]

Powerstroke you would be amazed at the number of turkeys in NE. and S.D. that are in places that are a far cry from normal turkey habitat. We have been hunting in north central Nebraska the last two years and and have seen turkeys that live in shelterbelts surrounded by miles of cow pasture. I'm talking a 80 yard by 400 yard wind break. The first time we went by the place there were 11 eleven turkeys standing on the edge of it including 8 shooters. Went down the road a quarter mile and there was a big tom strutting around a five acre patch of trees. Both those states have a lot of turkeys where you certainly wouldn't expect them.

[paul pachowicz]

Just read this in the paper this evening. NoDak is proposing a 2 percent drop in turkey licenses for the spring hunt that opens on 11 April. The drop is predicated on the poor production in 2008 and the wet weather during the hatch. Just thought some of you guys might be interested in that bit of news.

[DuckDog]

So my trip to Florida is going to be scheduled around January 1 2010 - Jan. 10, 2010. I could do spring but I do not know if I could handle the heat; and the wife would prefer going during the winter.

The license is $100; they also seem to have a permit to use wildlife management areas (about $20). I could go to a ranch for a hunt with a total cost of about $1000 give or take. Although, with this much time to plan I am thinking about doing it myself.

I really do not think this trip is going to cost me that much. I do not know how taking a shotgun on a plane and for the remainder of our vacation will go. I may try to rent a gun from a pawn shop or something...

[DonBo]

You will not be able to hunt turkeys in January. The turkey season in FL runs March 5 - April 25. Dates vary north to south.

Taking a gun on an airplane is really no big deal. Just make sure to call ahead so they know it is coming and get to the airport early enough to get it checked by hand. They WILL want to open the case and visually inspect the gun. Shells need to be stored seperately in (I believe) checked baggage.

If I were going to hunt FL, I would go the guided route. Not everyone will have many chances in their lifetime to get an Osceola for their grand slam. But that's just me.

[DonBo]

Just read this in the paper this evening. NoDak is proposing a 2 percent drop in turkey licenses for the spring hunt that opens on 11 April. The drop is predicated on the poor production in 2008 and the wet weather during the hatch. Just thought some of you guys might be interested in that bit of news.

I think non-residents can only hunt on Native American reservations in NoDak. Will those tags be affected?

[DuckDog]

Fall turkey* Northwest Zone: Nov. 26-29, 2009 and Dec. 12-Jan 10

Central Zone: Nov. 14, 2009 - Jan. 10, 2010

South Zone: Nov. 14, 2009 - Jan. 10, 2010

This is from the Florida Fish and Game HSOforum for the 2009-2010 seasons.

[mnhunter2]

That is for a fall turkey hunt, spring season runs early march/april.

[DonBo]

Fall turkeys in the winter, SWEET!