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Title: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: turkeyhuntermag on May 29, 2022, 10:13:02 AM
What are your favorite states to hunt and should be on a bucket list for others to consider? And why?
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Zobo on May 29, 2022, 10:37:28 AM
I would say Alaska, for the pure challenge of the endeavor.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 29, 2022, 01:30:46 PM
Definitely Alaska.  In this era of "everything's a secret" doubt if you get many honest answers.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Greg Massey on May 29, 2022, 02:11:32 PM
Hawaii
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: guesswho on May 29, 2022, 02:25:04 PM
Anything west of the Mississippi.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: 5arraquiver on May 29, 2022, 02:27:33 PM
Mexico for sure! Go for the El Slam O
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: ybuck on May 29, 2022, 02:34:12 PM
always wanted to try Texas
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 29, 2022, 02:40:23 PM
Guam.  Puerto Rico as a back up.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 02:43:34 PM
lol
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: TRG3 on May 29, 2022, 02:46:54 PM
 Just outside of Juneau, AK, is the Mendenhall Glacier. It's been reported that there's lots of albino turkeys on the glacier, but you have to look close to see them.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: the Ward on May 29, 2022, 02:52:23 PM
 The Yucatan peninsula. I just like the way the words roll off the tongue. Sounds like a dangerous
place, full of adventure. Not sure if any turkeys are there though, might be a tough hunt.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: TauntoHawk on May 29, 2022, 03:38:30 PM
Social media makes it seem like everyone is hunting alllll the states

For a generic moderately helpful answer pick somewhere completely different from where you currently hunt them. From the south hunt a mountain bird when there's snow still in the shade, hunt all easterns head out west, hunt outwest go down south, get an appreciation for how adapted to different environments the turkey is. Forget sub species and go for the scenery

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 29, 2022, 04:34:07 PM
Do your own research.  Send out a lot of PMs and go from there.  If you think anyone is going to name their favorite state anymore you're dreaming.  Those days may be long gone.  Too bad - maybe.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Zobo on May 29, 2022, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.


I think it's very funny. Humor IS meaningful, we need more of it in this world, not less. These are clearly jokes! 
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Zobo on May 29, 2022, 04:42:13 PM
Quote from: joey46 on May 29, 2022, 04:34:07 PM
Do your own research.  Send out a lot of PMs and go from there.  If you think anyone is going to name their favorite state anymore you're dreaming.  Those days may be long gone.  Too bad - maybe.


   I don't really blame the op for being tone deaf as he's new to the forum, but as we all know posting a "which state" post, for good or for bad, is a nonstarter anymore.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: guesswho on May 29, 2022, 04:47:18 PM
Quote from: Zobo on May 29, 2022, 04:35:21 PM
I think it's very funny. Humor IS meaningful, we need more of it in this world, not less. These are clearly jokes!
:icon_thumright:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Tail Feathers on May 29, 2022, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: ybuck on May 29, 2022, 02:34:12 PM
always wanted to try Texas
When it's good, Texas is great.  So much drought in parts of the state this year I would have concerns for the next couple of years.  If you choose to go, quiz the outfitter/ranch well as to their current population.  But when it's a good place, man oh man it can be incredible.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: ybuck on May 29, 2022, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Tail Feathers on May 29, 2022, 05:18:04 PM
Quote from: ybuck on May 29, 2022, 02:34:12 PM
always wanted to try Texas
When it's good, Texas is great.  So much drought in parts of the state this year I would have concerns for the next couple of years.  If you choose to go, quiz the outfitter/ranch well as to their current population.  But when it's a good place, man oh man it can be incredible.

many thanks.
appreciate the info..

may be a few years b4 i get a chance
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 05:39:24 PM
I'm all for humor when everyone is in on the joke. The OP is new to the forum. He was clearly not looking for a spot, just simply asking a question about bucket list for states. My guess is he's possibly trying to drum up some content for his new magazine. I'm not sure. Either way, I'm not sure how it's giving anything always when you talk about a state where you wish to hunt turkeys. Lots of states have turkeys and good hunting. Some don't. I doubt that any lurkers will use this thread as a final vetting process for where they want to hunt.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: the Ward on May 29, 2022, 05:41:24 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
Are you familiar with the terms,"cyberscouting" or "data mining"? Thus the humorous replies, if, indeed, this is what the O.P. is seeking. If  he is not, then no harm, no foul, we just had some giggles.
And to turkeyhuntermag,     :welcomeOG:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: the Ward on May 29, 2022, 05:41:24 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
Are you familiar with the terms,"cyberscouting" or "data mining"? Thus the humorous replies, if, indeed, this is what the O.P. is seeking. If  he is not, then no harm, no foul, we just had some giggles.
And to turkeyhuntermag,     :welcomeOG:

You clearly haven't read the rest of my posts. Seriously man? Of course I have. And again. I go back to what I said. Aside from the hunter seeking the highest population with the least amount of pressure, please tell me how stating what states you wish to hunt constitutes bait for cyber scouting? I repeat. I want to hunt New Hampshire and Vermont. How is me saying that giving any sacred information away? Please tell me.

Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Sir-diealot on May 29, 2022, 06:45:28 PM
I think Gould's and Merriam's are the two prettiest of the subspecies so I would like to hunt in a state/country that has these. Big game before my accident I dreamed of hunting Alaska for Kodiak bear with a bow, the Yukon with bow for moose, Africa for Gemsbok and Greater Kudu with bow. I had most of the money saved up for a black bear bow hunt in Manitoba before my car accident, I wanted to get one of those Cinnamon phased black bear, or a blond.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Greg Massey on May 29, 2022, 07:16:02 PM
You can tell spring turkey season is pretty much over ...  :TooFunny:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Old Timer on May 29, 2022, 08:41:23 PM
 :-[
Quote from: Greg Massey on May 29, 2022, 07:16:02 PM
You can tell spring turkey season is pretty much over ...  :TooFunny:
I guess all good thing have to come to an end
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Greg Massey on May 29, 2022, 08:52:07 PM
Quote from: Old Timer on May 29, 2022, 08:41:23 PM
:-[
Quote from: Greg Massey on May 29, 2022, 07:16:02 PM
You can tell spring turkey season is pretty much over ...  :TooFunny:
I guess all good thing have to come to an end
:TooFunny:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: HookedonHooks on May 29, 2022, 09:16:03 PM
I thought everyone's bucket list was every state anymore.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: fallhnt on May 29, 2022, 11:10:30 PM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: fallhnt on May 29, 2022, 11:10:54 PM
Iowa

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 30, 2022, 03:46:46 AM
After all the joking it was serious threads such as this from year's past that pretty much turned the Chadron Nebraska public land into an  overcrowded wasteland.   I enjoy posting and "bragging" on these forums as much as anyone but I think other than giving reports from my home state I'll limit any future out of state public land locations to "east/west of the Mississippi".  Probably gave away too much info this year but from a hunt that took three years plus of planning and a dozen or so PMs/phone calls to various multi forum members on my "safe to discuss" list.  The times they are a changing.     :deadhorse:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: the Ward on May 30, 2022, 04:50:57 AM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: the Ward on May 29, 2022, 05:41:24 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
Are you familiar with the terms,"cyberscouting" or "data mining"? Thus the humorous replies, if, indeed, this is what the O.P. is seeking. If  he is not, then no harm, no foul, we just had some giggles.
And to turkeyhuntermag,     :welcomeOG:

You clearly haven't read the rest of my posts. Seriously man? Of course I have. And again. I go back to what I said. Aside from the hunter seeking the highest population with the least amount of pressure, please tell me how stating what states you wish to hunt constitutes bait for cyber scouting? I repeat. I want to hunt New Hampshire and Vermont. How is me saying that giving any sacred information away? Please tell me.
I clearly did read it. And then I tried to explain to you the reason why some members were posting what they were posting. I was responding specifically to your post that i quoted. Maybe you should go back and re-read your own words, then read my response. Maybe it will make sense then. Also in  that post,you were also dumping on members and this site, and that isn't cool.
Thus my response. Lighten up and have a good day.

Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: deerhunt1988 on May 30, 2022, 09:42:21 AM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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If you want to bend the law. One very popular YouTube got busted for having 2 tags but only paying for one. (Just printed the tag he paid for, twice)
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Tail Feathers on May 30, 2022, 09:46:25 AM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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Closer to $107 per tag.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: GobbleNut on May 30, 2022, 09:55:29 AM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 30, 2022, 09:42:21 AM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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If you want to bend the law. One very popular YouTube got busted for having 2 tags but only paying for one. (Just printed the tag he paid for, twice)

Just my opinion, but if this did indeed happen, these are the types of people that need to be called out by name on internet sites such as OG.  Hope the guy got hanged by the state,...and by his "followers"!   >:(
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: deerhunt1988 on May 30, 2022, 12:28:06 PM
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 30, 2022, 09:55:29 AM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 30, 2022, 09:42:21 AM
Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on May 29, 2022, 09:49:38 PM
Quote from: deerhunt1988 on May 29, 2022, 09:29:32 PM
Chadron
You taking about a Chadron? You can get 4 tags for $107 right


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If you want to bend the law. One very popular YouTube got busted for having 2 tags but only paying for one. (Just printed the tag he paid for, twice)

Just my opinion, but if this did indeed happen, these are the types of people that need to be called out by name on internet sites such as OG.  Hope the guy got hanged by the state,...and by his "followers"!   >:(

It happened. He has publicly commented on it with his excuse. There was a thread about it on this forum that magically disappeared. Most didn't even really to care. "We all make mistakes" was a common response from the fan boys.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Gooserbat on May 30, 2022, 03:35:19 PM
Arkansas.  If you can kill one there you can kill one anywhere.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Old Timer on May 30, 2022, 03:41:39 PM
Where did you get that gobbler? "In the woods"!
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: wchadw on May 30, 2022, 04:07:47 PM
I'd personally like to go to Mexico and Florida


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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 30, 2022, 06:20:36 PM


Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

Get 'em brother!!!

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 30, 2022, 06:25:16 PM
I actually thought Guam was kinda cute. :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 30, 2022, 06:26:56 PM
Out west hunting Merriams have been my most memorable hunts. Those hard gobbling, nomadic Merriams are a blast to chase!! So far I've hunted them in Nebraska, SD, Wyoming and Idaho.
Tip of the hat to the mountains of Mexico for Goulds too!! That was an adventure as well!!

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on May 30, 2022, 06:28:16 PM
Quote from: guesswho on May 29, 2022, 04:47:18 PM
Quote from: Zobo on May 29, 2022, 04:35:21 PM
I think it's very funny. Humor IS meaningful, we need more of it in this world, not less. These are clearly jokes!
:icon_thumright:
Coming from the king of internet comedy!!!

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: turkeyhuntermag on May 30, 2022, 08:16:55 PM
Hi all, thanks for your responses. The thread didn't really go as intended. I just wanted to hear some good things about places some of you may have been to. I had/have no intentions of racing to someone's secret spot or plan to invade a particular state just because somebody said something good about it. I hunt in Georgia and Pennsylvania and am perfectly content to hunt the birds here. It's a shame when we've reached a point when people aren't open enough to even mention a "state" for fear that there may be some sort of competitive edge lost. After 38 years of chasing turkeys, I don't need the advice of needing "cyberscouting" or any of that. It was a post to mainly get people to respond to in hopes that others would jump in and give their reasons for a different place being their favorite. I don't mind a little ribbing or anything like that, but realize that this forum really isn't what I'd hoped it would be. Thanks.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: joey46 on May 30, 2022, 08:59:08 PM
Consider us chastised :turkey2:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Zobo on May 30, 2022, 09:17:44 PM
This forum is the best. It's opinions are mearly a reflection on what's happening in the fields, woods and parking lots across our country right now.  I too was surprised at first with some if the strong responses that have developed over the past few years on this topic. But I've come to understand and respect those opinions. After all, many hunters do not have the luxury or wherewithal to travel about to hunt. Their own state is all they have, so I personally cannot blame them for being protective of it.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: crow on May 30, 2022, 09:22:23 PM
Quote from: joey46 on May 30, 2022, 08:59:08 PM
Consider us chastised :turkey2:



Not,

even if he is not cyber scouting there are enough that will be.


Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Wigsplitter on May 30, 2022, 10:10:50 PM
I'm with gooserbat- Arkansas- I live in Arkansas and he is right - kill one here you are good bout anywhere in the country!!  Good hunting!!
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: GobbleNut on May 31, 2022, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: turkeyhuntermag on May 30, 2022, 08:16:55 PM
Hi all, thanks for your responses. The thread didn't really go as intended. I just wanted to hear some good things about places some of you may have been to. I had/have no intentions of racing to someone's secret spot or plan to invade a particular state just because somebody said something good about it. I hunt in Georgia and Pennsylvania and am perfectly content to hunt the birds here. It's a shame when we've reached a point when people aren't open enough to even mention a "state" for fear that there may be some sort of competitive edge lost. After 38 years of chasing turkeys, I don't need the advice of needing "cyberscouting" or any of that. It was a post to mainly get people to respond to in hopes that others would jump in and give their reasons for a different place being their favorite. I don't mind a little ribbing or anything like that, but realize that this forum really isn't what I'd hoped it would be. Thanks.

First of all, congratulations on your magazine and best of luck with it. (Hopefully, you are aware that there was, at one time, another magazine with the title "Turkey Hunter Magazine" and that you have verified that there are no copyright infringement issues that lay ahead for you). 

Secondly, although your request that folks post their wish list of turkey hunting destinations was, at first glance, rather innocuous, the debate regarding the impacts of internet "cyberscouting" has been ongoing for quite some time now on this site and most likely many, if not all, others of similar nature.  I would think you would want to have your "finger on the pulse" of what is happening in the turkey hunting world in terms of what you deem appropriate to include in your magazine in the future.  The responses you have received to your initial request here should give you some insight as to what information you publish (these responses are probably only a small sampling of what you can expect if you start promoting turkey hunting destinations as part of your magazine content.  That is unfortunate, but that is the reality we face nowadays). 

The reality is that turkey hunting, and spring gobbler hunting in particular, has become a "fad" across the country.  That is a good thing for your magazine's future, but it has not been such a good thing for the quality of turkey hunting in many locations, especially on public lands.  In addition, the impacts of the increased hunting pressure on our turkey populations, although yet to be completely defined, appears to be significant. 

The bottom line for me is that you should view this thread as a learning experience as to the mind-set of those of us that are avid turkey hunters.  We are your future customers.  You should take note of what we are concerned about and try to avoid exacerbating those concerns in your publication.  That word of advice should be viewed as something that is in your best interest, and nothing more. 

Even though your introduction to our OG crowd may appear to have been a little "rocky", there are lots of good folks on this site who would wish you success in your endeavor and will likely be enthusiastic supporters.  You may also find that you will get a lot of ideas here as to topics you might include in the magazine. (You might also find some aspiring authors here that might be willing to contribute to your publication!   ;D )

Again, best of luck to you!   :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Mountainburd on May 31, 2022, 10:51:18 AM
Excellent post gobblenut. Apparently some folks on here have perceived me as not having a sense of humor based on this thread, which in reality, is far from the truth. If I came across that way or overly critical of members I apologize.

I guess I still don't see how naming a state you wish to hunt will adversely affect the hunting in that state. WAY different than naming a specific area in a state where you killed or had success. Apples and oranges.

But as Gobblenut stated, the sport has very much become a fad for some which has impacted the hunting nationwide.

Regardless, I always enjoy a good discussion on here and not a fan of arguing. Enjoy the off season and let's hope for the best next season.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: runngun on May 31, 2022, 10:54:42 AM
Absolutely want nothing but the best for you, Mr Stover. There's an awful lot of very smart people on THIS Forum. Fellowship with the members here is like Family. So many years of experience and knowledge right here. Just take a look at the "call section", gun section and all of the many other features.
The members here have seen 1st hand what happens when an area get exposed. And yes, even mentioning a state, has been decided against. Loose Lips, sinks ships. I experienced this 20 years ago with duck hunting a mid-west state. All was great, could knock on doors and farmers would actually give us shells just to try and keep the ducks and geese. Off of their fields. Ducks Unlimited came in and published ONE article on the area, and it's ruined. Big Money came in and leased all of the land. And what was leased the small area of public land, PACKED OUT!!
We really want you to be successful with the magazine. I don't think for one second that anyone here is trying to hurt you. This is a passion that we all share. We all have a stake in the future of turkey hunting. We are struggling to find answers to what is happening to turkey populations all over this great Country. If you will look back at posts by members here in the last 4 months you can see this has been discussed. Some members not filling tags because they don't want to decrease the population.
No harm, No FOWL.

Have a good one
Bo

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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: redleg06 on May 31, 2022, 12:42:01 PM
Quote from: turkeyhuntermag on May 30, 2022, 08:16:55 PM
Hi all, thanks for your responses. The thread didn't really go as intended. I just wanted to hear some good things about places some of you may have been to. I had/have no intentions of racing to someone's secret spot or plan to invade a particular state just because somebody said something good about it. I hunt in Georgia and Pennsylvania and am perfectly content to hunt the birds here. It's a shame when we've reached a point when people aren't open enough to even mention a "state" for fear that there may be some sort of competitive edge lost. After 38 years of chasing turkeys, I don't need the advice of needing "cyberscouting" or any of that. It was a post to mainly get people to respond to in hopes that others would jump in and give their reasons for a different place being their favorite. I don't mind a little ribbing or anything like that, but realize that this forum really isn't what I'd hoped it would be. Thanks.


If it were just you and/or the 5-10 guys who've commented on this post, sitting around talking, I'm sure you'd get a different response. It's the thousands (potentially ten's or hundreds of thousands) who can (and do) search post like this for information on public areas that has everyone so guarded.

Personally, I'd love to hunt in the rockies or Pacific Northwest. If nothing else, the scenery looks beautiful and is way different than anything I get to see around home on a regular basis and I enjoy the mountains in general. Never tried turkey hunting out that way but I will at some point.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: AndyN on May 31, 2022, 02:57:53 PM
KS and NE 10 years ago.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: turkeyfool on May 31, 2022, 04:43:53 PM
I can tell you where to NOT go. Mississippi
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Hook hanger on May 31, 2022, 08:16:09 PM
Michigan in June would be on my bucket list!
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: TonyTurk on May 31, 2022, 08:48:31 PM
Quote from: AndyN on May 31, 2022, 02:57:53 PM
KS and NE 10 years ago.
Yes.  Add Oklahoma to that list, 10 years ago.

I suppose instead of a list of states, what we really need is a time machine.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Hook hanger on May 31, 2022, 08:54:21 PM
Quote from: TonyTurk on May 31, 2022, 08:48:31 PM
Quote from: AndyN on May 31, 2022, 02:57:53 PM
KS and NE 10 years ago.
Yes.  Add Oklahoma to that list, 10 years ago.

I suppose instead of a list of states, what we really need is a time machine.

OK more like 15 years ago!
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Jstocks on May 31, 2022, 09:58:21 PM
Quote from: GobbleNut on May 31, 2022, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: turkeyhuntermag on May 30, 2022, 08:16:55 PM
Hi all, thanks for your responses. The thread didn't really go as intended. I just wanted to hear some good things about places some of you may have been to. I had/have no intentions of racing to someone's secret spot or plan to invade a particular state just because somebody said something good about it. I hunt in Georgia and Pennsylvania and am perfectly content to hunt the birds here. It's a shame when we've reached a point when people aren't open enough to even mention a "state" for fear that there may be some sort of competitive edge lost. After 38 years of chasing turkeys, I don't need the advice of needing "cyberscouting" or any of that. It was a post to mainly get people to respond to in hopes that others would jump in and give their reasons for a different place being their favorite. I don't mind a little ribbing or anything like that, but realize that this forum really isn't what I'd hoped it would be. Thanks.

First of all, congratulations on your magazine and best of luck with it. (Hopefully, you are aware that there was, at one time, another magazine with the title "Turkey Hunter Magazine" and that you have verified that there are no copyright infringement issues that lay ahead for you). 

Secondly, although your request that folks post their wish list of turkey hunting destinations was, at first glance, rather innocuous, the debate regarding the impacts of internet "cyberscouting" has been ongoing for quite some time now on this site and most likely many, if not all, others of similar nature.  I would think you would want to have your "finger on the pulse" of what is happening in the turkey hunting world in terms of what you deem appropriate to include in your magazine in the future.  The responses you have received to your initial request here should give you some insight as to what information you publish (these responses are probably only a small sampling of what you can expect if you start promoting turkey hunting destinations as part of your magazine content.  That is unfortunate, but that is the reality we face nowadays). 

The reality is that turkey hunting, and spring gobbler hunting in particular, has become a "fad" across the country.  That is a good thing for your magazine's future, but it has not been such a good thing for the quality of turkey hunting in many locations, especially on public lands.  In addition, the impacts of the increased hunting pressure on our turkey populations, although yet to be completely defined, appears to be significant. 

The bottom line for me is that you should view this thread as a learning experience as to the mind-set of those of us that are avid turkey hunters.  We are your future customers.  You should take note of what we are concerned about and try to avoid exacerbating those concerns in your publication.  That word of advice should be viewed as something that is in your best interest, and nothing more. 

Even though your introduction to our OG crowd may appear to have been a little "rocky", there are lots of good folks on this site who would wish you success in your endeavor and will likely be enthusiastic supporters.  You may also find that you will get a lot of ideas here as to topics you might include in the magazine. (You might also find some aspiring authors here that might be willing to contribute to your publication!   ;D )

Again, best of luck to you!   :icon_thumright:

This is one of the best posts ever made on this forum.

I'd even considered messaging him about the content and if he was looking for contributing breakout authors.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Wisgobbler on June 05, 2022, 06:44:19 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
This is 100% spot on. I always enjoyed talking to other turkey hunters, whether I met them online or in the woods and I've met a lot of them since I started turkey hunting in the mid 80's.  I've been very happy to share any knowledge or help that I've been able to because I've been the beneficiary of the kindness of others. Unfortunately I see a lot of these smart guy posts lately.
It generally boils down to some internet turkey slaying hero who thinks he should have the privilege of hunting turkeys all to himself. Or who is afraid somebody else is going to get more turkeys than him. It's selfish, mean spirited and unbecoming of anyone who would call themselves a turkey hunter. But some people just can't seem to help embarrassing themselves I guess.


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Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: Crghss on June 05, 2022, 08:21:54 PM
Quote from: Wisgobbler on June 05, 2022, 06:44:19 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
This is 100% spot on. I always enjoyed talking to other turkey hunters, whether I met them online or in the woods and I've met a lot of them since I started turkey hunting in the mid 80's.  I've been very happy to share any knowledge or help that I've been able to because I've been the beneficiary of the kindness of others. Unfortunately I see a lot of these smart guy posts lately.
It generally boils down to some internet turkey slaying hero who thinks he should have the privilege of hunting turkeys all to himself. Or who is afraid somebody else is going to get more turkeys than him. It's selfish, mean spirited and unbecoming of anyone who would call themselves a turkey hunter. But some people just can't seem to help embarrassing themselves I guess.


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Yep, agreed.
Title: Re: What states should be on a bucket list?
Post by: ybuck on June 06, 2022, 02:41:13 PM
Quote from: Crghss on June 05, 2022, 08:21:54 PM
Quote from: Wisgobbler on June 05, 2022, 06:44:19 PM
Quote from: Mountainburd on May 29, 2022, 03:33:02 PM
These wise guy posts are getting so old and not funny at all. If you have nothing meaningful to add to a thread, then stay off of it.

I would love to hunt New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. I'm not much of a destination hunter as I get much fulfillment hunting my home and some surrounding states.

To the OP. This site has turned into a mess as far as what is truth and what is not. The competition of the traveling turkey hunter combined with reduced population numbers is ruining the sport, and quite frankly this site.
This is 100% spot on. I always enjoyed talking to other turkey hunters, whether I met them online or in the woods and I've met a lot of them since I started turkey hunting in the mid 80's.  I've been very happy to share any knowledge or help that I've been able to because I've been the beneficiary of the kindness of others. Unfortunately I see a lot of these smart guy posts lately.
It generally boils down to some internet turkey slaying hero who thinks he should have the privilege of hunting turkeys all to himself. Or who is afraid somebody else is going to get more turkeys than him. It's selfish, mean spirited and unbecoming of anyone who would call themselves a turkey hunter. But some people just can't seem to help embarrassing themselves I guess.


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Yep, agreed.

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