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Title: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: WVGOBBLER1997 on April 06, 2022, 04:59:35 PM
Hello, just wanted to ask if anyone had any idea turkey populations in the national forest west of Harrisonburg ? We are going in that area for the opener and any help is appreciated !
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: skimerhorn on April 06, 2022, 08:50:26 PM
Dgif sent out a email last week and one of their biologist said that that part of the state was predicted to have a good year. Other then that I have no idea
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: TJR on April 06, 2022, 10:12:39 PM
Last couple years have been tough in that part of the GW


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Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: Fieldturkey on April 07, 2022, 05:33:39 AM
Not great, have fun
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: HillclimberWV on April 07, 2022, 05:50:10 AM
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. There's some big country in there thats rougher than what it looks on the map.
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: PALongspur on April 07, 2022, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: HillclimberWV on April 07, 2022, 05:50:10 AM
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. There's some big country in there thats rougher than what it looks on the map.

:agreed:
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: 28roper on April 07, 2022, 08:39:25 AM
Been there done that. They are there but you'll have to work for them.  Agree with the comment to bring good boots or hiking shoes and will add to pack plenty of water.  I have heard that area referred to as "Little Switzerland" a few times. 
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: VaBoy on April 07, 2022, 09:21:14 AM
When I was in college , the areas around Flagpole and Reddish Knob were loaded ... problem with that is it was almost 40 years ago. Good luck , beautiful country  .
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: 1ST DRAW on April 07, 2022, 10:03:20 AM
Stay home. Wasting your time. No birds near there for years.
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: Haymarket on April 07, 2022, 11:09:52 AM
Quote from: 1ST DRAW on April 07, 2022, 10:03:20 AM
Stay home. Wasting your time. No birds near there for years.

Not sure why you would say that...unless you don't want to add to the hunters there.
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: Mountainburd on April 07, 2022, 12:25:01 PM
Quote from: HillclimberWV on April 07, 2022, 05:50:10 AM
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. There's some big country in there thats rougher than what it looks on the map.

Some of those ridges in that area run between 3000-4000 feet in elevation. Some huge drainages. Hope you're in shape. Good luck.
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: HillclimberWV on April 11, 2022, 06:00:01 PM
How did the opener in GWNF treat you? Did you make it out of there with a good story to tell?
Title: Re: Turkey hunting Virginia
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on April 11, 2022, 06:46:06 PM
I sent him a pm never heard back..reckon my help wasn't good enough


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