Gobbler Nation

As the western YouTubers start pimping turkey hunting more and more, interference is going to continue to increase out west. Ive noticed several popular channels have now jumped on the turkey bandwagon to get those views and likes.. Sucks watching what is happening to our sport.

You just about 5 years too late to central TN. Social media has caused it to get 2-3x the hunting pressure it got just less than a decade ago!

Also, when transporting meat, beard, legs.... I always make three one-gallon freezer ziplocs for each bird and label with my name, date of harvest, state, and any type of confirmation number after registering a kill. This is required in several states so I just do it for all states I hunt. One bag h...

But guys. We need MORE turkey hunters. That is what the experts on YoUtUbE keep saying!

-DIRTNAP- wrote: ↑March 10th, 2021, 5:43 am Is it a greater benefit with the 8.5 over 9?

I use 8.5s in my 2.5oz loads. The benefit to me is less shot that could cause a chipped tooth!

I just watched/listened to Dave's trumpet video. Those two fellas are a cut above what I've heard before especially the guy in the mossy oak. That's some crazy good quiet and mid range stuff. I didn't listen to all of it, but wonder if they can hit higher volume for more open country?? I doubt that...

Turkey season 2021 What did you hear today ? Trumpets...lots of trumpets Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :lol: Ain't that the truth. You'll see folks strutting around with 'em dangling from their neck like a gold chain. But I really do hope folks go crazy with 'em. They'll screw themselves on a ...

Yup, social media and YouTube are having a huge impact as well. This spring will be as busy, if not busier, than last spring. If things don't settle down in a few years, look for reduced opportunities for turkey hunting in some states through means of quota only hunts, season restrictions, possibly ...

#8s in my gun hold a higher % in the 10" than #8.5s and #9s at 40 and 50 yards. At 50 yards I actually get about the same number of #8s in the 10" that I do #8.5s with 115 less pellets in the load.

While on the subject of deformities...


Check out this breastbone!

one with a softball-sized tumor Thought I was the only one! I didn't even think about him reading this thread until you mentioned it. https://i.imgur.com/zegAZvb.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vaOR0Pi.jpg https://i.imgur.com/21ulzku.jpg Walking up to him I thought I'd somehow blown his guts out :lol: It w...

Autumn olive. Have to keep them under control but they produce a berry that deer and turkey eat. Also nine bark if my memory is correct. Both can be used for hedge rows Please do not plant Autumn olive. They are a non-native invasive species that can take over a site. Much better options out there.

guesswho wrote: ↑May 16th, 2020, 2:46 pm If you hunt in Ohio, don’t hunt where HunterGKS has been hunting.

I literally laughed out loud.

Congrats on a bird of a lifetime!

Post the name for the Nebraska outfitter so other forum members won't get screwed in the future.

Gaia is also another cheaper alternative that is every bit as good as OnX and only $40 for a year subscription. I have both and actually prefer Gaia.

Really like my OD Green/Patriot Brown.

I've weighed almost every gobbler I've killed and keep track of the stats in a spreadsheet. Heaviest is 24.25lbs taken in south-central Iowa. Lightest = 14.5lbs . I've taken two this light. A 1 1/8" spurred eastern taken last week of April in Mississippi and a 14.5lb 2yo Osceola taken opening w...

Gaia is every bit as good and just $40/yr for all states. I have both, prefer Gaia. It operates more smoothly and is less 'clunky'.

Or go back to half day hunts. Those are scientific based. . please post the scientific evidence of half-day hunts You can Google : Proceedings of the National Wild Turkey Symposium. https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-motorola-rev2&sxsrf=ACYBGNRfnP3hVDjIK6RGif_9UZUC6HYEMg%3A15819522...

Realwarrior wrote: ↑February 7th, 2020, 2:23 pm Or go back to half day hunts. Those are scientific based.

Please post the scientific evidence of half-day hunts.

But shooting a .410 or 20ga is now the cool thing to do! Just waiting on the days noobs start chastising me for still shooting a 12. Already get hints of it.

I bought an 870 spring from them. Very pleased with it!

Super tough hunting early in the season... Birds aren't very fired up and weekend pressure is intense.. Got beat to the first two gates I went to before 4:00AM on the Sunday of opening weekend last year. Had heard/found birds at the spots the previous day. If i head back there, reckon I'll just slee...

Although I may not agree with Sam's decision to shoot the hen, the episode was more entertaining than watching a grown man sit in a pop up blind and stare at decoys. They have put out two springs worth of some of the best turkey hunting content out there. I'm not going to trash them over one episode...