Title: What do you do for a living?
Post by: compton30 on March 19, 2024, 04:10:36 PM
Post by: compton30 on March 19, 2024, 04:10:36 PM
Two simple questions:
What do you do for a living?
How many mornings do you typically turkey hunt each spring?
I work in landscape and I usually get 13 mornings per spring.
What do you do for a living?
How many mornings do you typically turkey hunt each spring?
I work in landscape and I usually get 13 mornings per spring.
Title: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 19, 2024, 04:16:06 PM
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 19, 2024, 04:16:06 PM
I'm a supervisor at an aluminum wheel casting plant.
I typically get 2 to 3 mornings to hunt without using vacation time. If I use vacation time, typically 9 to 14 days.
But I hunt every evening
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I typically get 2 to 3 mornings to hunt without using vacation time. If I use vacation time, typically 9 to 14 days.
But I hunt every evening
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: runngun on March 19, 2024, 04:35:35 PM
Post by: runngun on March 19, 2024, 04:35:35 PM
Retired Law Enforcement officer.
If I can walk when I wake up, I am going. As long as I have a tag, if not I will be hunting for someone to go with/assist.
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If I can walk when I wake up, I am going. As long as I have a tag, if not I will be hunting for someone to go with/assist.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: bbcoach on March 19, 2024, 04:38:43 PM
Post by: bbcoach on March 19, 2024, 04:38:43 PM
Retired with 37 years of Federal Service working in Aviation, on all types of Army, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. I will normally hunt about 20 to 25 days during the season.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: roberthyman14 on March 19, 2024, 04:48:54 PM
Post by: roberthyman14 on March 19, 2024, 04:48:54 PM
Local government landscape. I take about 3 days a week during the season. Hunt mornings and go into work after that.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: jdl80 on March 19, 2024, 04:50:50 PM
Post by: jdl80 on March 19, 2024, 04:50:50 PM
Metal fabrication and carpentry. I try to get out at least 21 days per season. Usually take the last week in March off for my annual birthday hunt down here.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: joey46 on March 19, 2024, 04:55:34 PM
Post by: joey46 on March 19, 2024, 04:55:34 PM
Retired LEO...Now 77 . Go here there and everywhere. The family situation now places a few limits. Hope to hunt Florida and one other State this spring. Normally get to go out once or twice per week in a typical situation. This year not typical. Oh well. Shxx happens
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: OJR on March 19, 2024, 05:04:59 PM
Post by: OJR on March 19, 2024, 05:04:59 PM
Manager/salesman for a commercial sign company. Have a very good relationship with the owner. I have been here 31 years. He's a hunter too, so I get whatever time I need. I typically hunt 15-20 days a season. I hit my home state and at least 3 or 4 more.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ferocious calls on March 19, 2024, 05:06:16 PM
Post by: ferocious calls on March 19, 2024, 05:06:16 PM
Make turkey calls. Kitchens or almost anything made of wood. Have some residential rentals.
Hunt every day I want to.
Hunt every day I want to.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Gooserbat on March 19, 2024, 05:23:30 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on March 19, 2024, 05:23:30 PM
When I'm not building high quality bird whistles I built custom decks. About every day I want to
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Tom007 on March 19, 2024, 05:28:26 PM
Post by: Tom007 on March 19, 2024, 05:28:26 PM
I am a retired IBEW Union Electrician with 40 years in. I hunt everyday from Dawn till 12:00 noon April 20th through May 31st. Still not enough. Will extend that this year hunting Maine........
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: arkrem870 on March 19, 2024, 05:49:18 PM
Post by: arkrem870 on March 19, 2024, 05:49:18 PM
I'm a real estate developer and contractor. I drive around in my fancy truck. Cash checks. And hunt. Or at least that's what people think.......I actually manage chaos. Try to squeeze perfection out of the imperfect. I've mastered controlling the weather. And making the impossible possible. While planning in my head most nights when most are sleeping.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Greg Massey on March 19, 2024, 06:13:56 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on March 19, 2024, 06:13:56 PM
Retired 35 years working for a local Utility Company ... Elect ...
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: davisd9 on March 19, 2024, 06:18:17 PM
Post by: davisd9 on March 19, 2024, 06:18:17 PM
Director of Facilities of a school district. As many as I can.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: 10th Legionaire on March 19, 2024, 06:23:54 PM
Post by: 10th Legionaire on March 19, 2024, 06:23:54 PM
I'm semi retired from the environmental consulting business, think earths janitor. I still work for the same company I worked for for the last twenty years cleaning up the messes large industry creates.
When I was full time it was pretty much a pressure cooker 50-70 hours a week. Sneaking out to hunt was tough unless I took vacation days and I hunted so infrequently I can't really put an average number to it. No that I can set my schedule I intend to hunt all or part of 12-20 days this spring.
When I was full time it was pretty much a pressure cooker 50-70 hours a week. Sneaking out to hunt was tough unless I took vacation days and I hunted so infrequently I can't really put an average number to it. No that I can set my schedule I intend to hunt all or part of 12-20 days this spring.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Happy on March 19, 2024, 06:33:47 PM
Post by: Happy on March 19, 2024, 06:33:47 PM
Industrial electrician for 16 years. In management now. Still in the electrical side of things. 25 years total in the electrical side of things.
Good-looking and Platinum level member of the Elitist club
Good-looking and Platinum level member of the Elitist club
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: WV Flopper on March 19, 2024, 06:36:21 PM
Post by: WV Flopper on March 19, 2024, 06:36:21 PM
Electrician, 33 years.
Hunting time is typically dependent on my work load. Last few years including this one have worked in my favor.
Last year hunted 21 days. This year will be close to that but unlikely more. Losing too many days traveling.
Hunting time is typically dependent on my work load. Last few years including this one have worked in my favor.
Last year hunted 21 days. This year will be close to that but unlikely more. Losing too many days traveling.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 19, 2024, 06:54:29 PM
Post by: Muzzy61 on March 19, 2024, 06:54:29 PM
Manager International Shipping for orthopedic Implant Manufacturer
Normally around 20 mornings.
Normally around 20 mornings.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Howie g on March 19, 2024, 06:55:42 PM
Post by: Howie g on March 19, 2024, 06:55:42 PM
Family HVAC contractor. Normally squeez in a few hunts before work when weather is right .
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: randy6471 on March 19, 2024, 07:01:01 PM
Post by: randy6471 on March 19, 2024, 07:01:01 PM
I'm a retired factory worker and I usually spend around 35-40 days per year turkey hunting. I was able to hunt about the same amount of time when I was working, because for many years I worked a rotating shift schedule and just plugged in some vacation time to go along with my normal days off.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: GobbleNut on March 19, 2024, 07:14:30 PM
Post by: GobbleNut on March 19, 2024, 07:14:30 PM
Quote from: arkrem870 on March 19, 2024, 05:49:18 PM
I'm a real estate developer and contractor. I drive around in my fancy truck. Cash checks. And hunt. Or at least that's what people think.......I actually manage chaos.
:TooFunny: Yeah, me too! (except for the real estate developer part) ...Been retired as a building contractor/chaos manager for about ten years now. Once I hit sixty-two, I said "enough is enough". :D
I try to hunt between 20-25 days each spring, although I am free to go a lot more than that. If the nearest turkeys weren't a minimum two-hour drive away, I probably would try to go more. :)
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Clif Owen on March 19, 2024, 07:29:39 PM
Post by: Clif Owen on March 19, 2024, 07:29:39 PM
I retired from the state of Louisiana after 32 years running a survey crew. Now I work a couple of days a week for a land surveyor who was one of my field supervisors
I could probably hunt more but I go if I think I want to. And I am in the woods listening every morning during March and April unless it's storming.
I could probably hunt more but I go if I think I want to. And I am in the woods listening every morning during March and April unless it's storming.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: CALLM2U on March 19, 2024, 07:38:38 PM
Post by: CALLM2U on March 19, 2024, 07:38:38 PM
I'm in leadership for a fortune 500 insurance company. Will retire at 55. The plan was 50 but the cost of sending 3 kids to private school has altered those plans. ::)
The amount of days I hunt varies from year to year based on how many states I hit. This year will be 4 states and probably around 15 days.
The amount of days I hunt varies from year to year based on how many states I hit. This year will be 4 states and probably around 15 days.
Title: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on March 19, 2024, 07:46:33 PM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on March 19, 2024, 07:46:33 PM
I make up lies for a living. The lies are even translated into a half dozen other languages. I take a break from making up lies April and May and then October through December. I try to hunt every day of season. Most years that works out. This year I'll have to miss a few.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on March 19, 2024, 07:51:17 PM
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on March 19, 2024, 07:51:17 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on March 19, 2024, 07:46:33 PM
I make up lies for a living. The lies are even translated into a half dozen other languages. I take a break from making up lies April and May and then October through December. I try to hunt every day of season. Most years that works out. This year I'll have to miss a few.
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You a professional politician Chet? :funnyturkey:
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Gmed on March 19, 2024, 07:59:54 PM
Post by: Gmed on March 19, 2024, 07:59:54 PM
I am retired L.E. after 32 years of service. I am currently working on my second million dollars as I long ago, gave up on the first one. Now that I have time to hunt my legs aren't up to these mountains as much. I'll still hunt 15-20 mornings or until I take a bird or two. I hunt two states but have a self imposed limit of one bird per state.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Brian Fahs on March 19, 2024, 08:01:53 PM
Post by: Brian Fahs on March 19, 2024, 08:01:53 PM
Union electrician. Set to retire this July at age 60.
I typically hunt 4 states a year for about 15-20 days a season.
After retirement I intend to hunt 3-4x that amount in a lot more states.
Working has made myself and my family a fine life and living. Grate full for the opportunities work has afforded me, but I'm ready to hunt full time and enjoy my time left above ground.
I typically hunt 4 states a year for about 15-20 days a season.
After retirement I intend to hunt 3-4x that amount in a lot more states.
Working has made myself and my family a fine life and living. Grate full for the opportunities work has afforded me, but I'm ready to hunt full time and enjoy my time left above ground.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Yoder409 on March 19, 2024, 08:10:18 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on March 19, 2024, 08:10:18 PM
Retired after 35 1/2 years as an international cardboard logistician (a.k.a. a UPS guy).
Could hunt from day 1 of Florida's south zone opener til Memorial Day if I wanted to. But, realistically, over the last few years, I've hunted between 2 and 15 days. Depends on how many states.
Have 4 days in, so far, this year.
Could hunt from day 1 of Florida's south zone opener til Memorial Day if I wanted to. But, realistically, over the last few years, I've hunted between 2 and 15 days. Depends on how many states.
Have 4 days in, so far, this year.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Alabama556 on March 19, 2024, 08:14:24 PM
Post by: Alabama556 on March 19, 2024, 08:14:24 PM
I sell insurance mainly to people in the oil and gas business.
I will be lucky to hunt 10 days this spring. Used to hunt a lot more before I changed jobs a couple of years ago.
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I will be lucky to hunt 10 days this spring. Used to hunt a lot more before I changed jobs a couple of years ago.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ElkTurkMan on March 19, 2024, 08:22:06 PM
Post by: ElkTurkMan on March 19, 2024, 08:22:06 PM
Estimator/ Sakes rep for a fire sprinkler subcontractor. I usually hunt anywhere from 15-25 days each spring. Just depends on where I am going. My wife and I don't have any children and at my work place it's understood pretty much that spring and fall I will be off hunting. I pick up the slack during summer and Holidays to cover for guys with families so they can do the family vacation/ Holiday things . it's been a a good arrangement.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: mspaci on March 19, 2024, 08:37:18 PM
Post by: mspaci on March 19, 2024, 08:37:18 PM
professional chef
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: hipp2412 on March 19, 2024, 08:41:38 PM
Post by: hipp2412 on March 19, 2024, 08:41:38 PM
Retired police officer. The first week of PA I will hunt every morning. The week of 4/1 I will hunt everyday in Texas.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 08:50:16 PM
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 08:50:16 PM
I'm a Pastor. Typically, 3-4 mornings per week. But it depends some years more and some can be much, much less.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Zach.Hannigan on March 19, 2024, 08:55:58 PM
Post by: Zach.Hannigan on March 19, 2024, 08:55:58 PM
Tractor trailer mechanic. Trailer side of things.
Plan on getting 30-40 days this spring.
Plan on getting 30-40 days this spring.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Sixes on March 19, 2024, 08:56:22 PM
Post by: Sixes on March 19, 2024, 08:56:22 PM
Senior Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant operator for Southern Company Gas
I work shift work and have a lot of time off during the week so I hunt mornings and evenings depending on which shift I am working.
Usually take a week off and with my normal off time, that is a 12 day span sometime during the season. This year it will be the first 12 days of the GA season.
I work shift work and have a lot of time off during the week so I hunt mornings and evenings depending on which shift I am working.
Usually take a week off and with my normal off time, that is a 12 day span sometime during the season. This year it will be the first 12 days of the GA season.
Title: What do you do for a living?
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on March 19, 2024, 09:06:46 PM
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on March 19, 2024, 09:06:46 PM
Journeymen Linemen IBEW....I love my job..the teacher was right find a job and you'll never work a day in your life...Perks of my job meeting people from all over the country and from all different walks of life
Not enough but usually take at least two weeks off and the weekends so prob 30 days total when is all done with traveling
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Not enough but usually take at least two weeks off and the weekends so prob 30 days total when is all done with traveling
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: deathfoot on March 19, 2024, 09:17:10 PM
Post by: deathfoot on March 19, 2024, 09:17:10 PM
Funeral director/embalmer/mortician/undertaker. Whichever trade name you wanna call it.
I now manage a funeral home with a high call volume of over 400 families a year. Luckily I have 5 weeks vacation and I use 2-3 weeks of those turkey hunting.
I'll have about 20 plus days of turkey hunting in most years. Of course my phone will be blowing up in the woods. I travel a lot hunting so I can get away from the high daily stress.
I now manage a funeral home with a high call volume of over 400 families a year. Luckily I have 5 weeks vacation and I use 2-3 weeks of those turkey hunting.
I'll have about 20 plus days of turkey hunting in most years. Of course my phone will be blowing up in the woods. I travel a lot hunting so I can get away from the high daily stress.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 19, 2024, 09:18:33 PM
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 19, 2024, 09:18:33 PM
Quote from: Happy on March 19, 2024, 06:33:47 PMI'm about to go to school for it, I placed in the top two out of 17 in a series of math and mechanical aptitude tests at my company and they're sending me to school. In 19 months I'll come out the other side an industrial electrician.
Industrial electrician for 16 years. In management now. Still in the electrical side of things. 25 years total in the electrical side of things.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: squidd on March 19, 2024, 09:26:32 PM
Post by: squidd on March 19, 2024, 09:26:32 PM
Retired three times now; two different utilities in E_I&C departments at multiple nukes/dirt burners and 28-yrs in USN/USN-R.
Previously would hunt 10-15 times per year and always public in FL Doing the GA lease now and will start venturing to other states next year.
Previously would hunt 10-15 times per year and always public in FL Doing the GA lease now and will start venturing to other states next year.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Wigsplitter on March 19, 2024, 09:54:42 PM
Post by: Wigsplitter on March 19, 2024, 09:54:42 PM
22 years in a paper mill and the last five have been in natural gas transmission— normally take 2 weeks to turkey hunt plus a few mornings and weekends- 20-25 days total
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Vintage on March 19, 2024, 10:19:24 PM
Post by: Vintage on March 19, 2024, 10:19:24 PM
Retired from a Aircraft Engine Manufacturer. Mechanic.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: crucible7 on March 19, 2024, 10:54:39 PM
Post by: crucible7 on March 19, 2024, 10:54:39 PM
Quote from: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 08:50:16 PMSame here! So the job never really ends
I'm a Pastor. Typically, 3-4 mornings per week. But it depends some years more and some can be much, much less.
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I'll get anywhere from 5-10 hunts in depending.
Georgia's season is short, especially if you can only hunt public land (no turkeys on my private piece where I deer hunt)... and I never really know what my week is going to look like.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: eggshell on March 19, 2024, 10:58:05 PM
Post by: eggshell on March 19, 2024, 10:58:05 PM
Retired from 31 years with ODNR from a tech to a fish Hatchery Superintendent (the last 22 years of my career). I was blessed to live my dream, but like all things if you do something long enough it becomes a job. It was a job I loved but rearing fish is a high stress job. Any given day you could loose thousands of fish to a dozen different things. If you lost them the whole state suffered. I was proud to have made some big breakthroughs and serve my fellow sportsmen. While i was working turkey season came in our spawning seasons and the Hatchery was a 7 day operation with long hrs, but I could usually squeeze in a couple hrs in the morning before work and a few days off with vacation. Now I hunt everyday of season I have a tag or someone else to go. I hunt two states from mid April to late may and then again in the fall.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 11:16:54 PM
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 11:16:54 PM
Quote from: crucible7 on March 19, 2024, 10:54:39 PMYes, there are not many fully free days, but most folks don't wanna see their pastor before about 10:00am.Quote from: Nathan_Wiles on March 19, 2024, 08:50:16 PMSame here! So the job never really ends
I'm a Pastor. Typically, 3-4 mornings per week. But it depends some years more and some can be much, much less.
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I'll get anywhere from 5-10 hunts in depending.
Georgia's season is short, especially if you can only hunt public land (no turkeys on my private piece where I deer hunt)... and I never really know what my week is going to look like.
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South Carolina season is just over a month long. I also hunt public ground here, which is always a grand adventure.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Notsoyoungturk on March 19, 2024, 11:35:04 PM
Post by: Notsoyoungturk on March 19, 2024, 11:35:04 PM
ER doctor. 10-12 hunts depending on my schedule. I switch between day and night shifts.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Canadian on March 20, 2024, 12:22:48 AM
Post by: Canadian on March 20, 2024, 12:22:48 AM
Have my own business as a bricklayer. I went on my own last June. Regardless of how busy it is, i hunt every day in Canada (April 25th - May 31st) plus a few states each year. By late season in Canada, we can legally shoot by 5:15am (sunrise is at 5:45 late season), so i can hunt before work even if start time is @ 7:30. Cut off time is 7 here, so i go after work too, even if its just for 30 mins. When my tags are filled (2 in Canada), i keep going and record hen audio and/or just enjoy every spring morning.
Awesome reading what everybody does. Good post
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 12:58:37 AM
Post by: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 12:58:37 AM
Bourbon distiller
Usually take two or three weeks vacation during turkey season . I work third shift so I can usually go hunting after I get off as well .
Usually take two or three weeks vacation during turkey season . I work third shift so I can usually go hunting after I get off as well .
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: appalachianassassin on March 20, 2024, 05:32:19 AM
Post by: appalachianassassin on March 20, 2024, 05:32:19 AM
Im a supervisor for the AO Smith company (water heaters) and I typically get about 30 mornings and unlimited evenings.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Stick on March 20, 2024, 06:18:21 AM
Post by: Stick on March 20, 2024, 06:18:21 AM
I'm a production manager for a home builder and usually get 15-20 mornings in a season.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 06:19:52 AM
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 06:19:52 AM
Lawyer. I try and take vacation to hunt, but otherwise I'm a weekend warrior. Some years I get to hunt a lot. There's also been years when I only get to go a few times if at all. It totally depends on what's happening at the office.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 06:55:48 AM
Post by: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 06:55:48 AM
I work for a large automotive plant as a maintenance man. Been doing it for about 13-14 years. I like my job. But I don't get much more than 12-13 days a year. I make a good living and my family doesn't want for anything. However I wish I had used my skills to work for myself before I got caught in the industrial life... I'm still young maybe that changes and I will one day work for myself. Then that number will be 40-45 days a spring haha
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Kygobblergetter on March 20, 2024, 06:56:08 AM
Post by: Kygobblergetter on March 20, 2024, 06:56:08 AM
I'm a power plant operator. Working swing shift and using the majority of my vacation time on turkey season as well as hunting when I get off night shift I'd say I usually hunt close to 30 mornings a year
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: GuideGun on March 20, 2024, 07:03:05 AM
Post by: GuideGun on March 20, 2024, 07:03:05 AM
Forester and log buyer for a sawmill.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on March 20, 2024, 07:03:22 AM
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on March 20, 2024, 07:03:22 AM
I'm in Pulp and Paper. Manage an engineering group.
Years ago, I hunted 35-40 days a spring.
Now I hunt 15-20. Honestly, 15-20 days is plenty of time for limits in the states I hunt.
Years ago, I hunted 35-40 days a spring.
Now I hunt 15-20. Honestly, 15-20 days is plenty of time for limits in the states I hunt.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2024, 07:05:57 AM
Post by: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2024, 07:05:57 AM
Quote from: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 06:55:48 AMWell when you branch out and need an employee, put me in coach!.
I work for a large automotive plant as a maintenance man. Been doing it for about 13-14 years. I like my job. But I don't get much more than 12-13 days a year. I make a good living and my family doesn't want for anything. However I wish I had used my skills to work for myself before I got caught in the industrial life... I'm still young maybe that changes and I will one day work for myself. Then that number will be 40-45 days a spring haha
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: jhoward11 on March 20, 2024, 07:28:27 AM
Post by: jhoward11 on March 20, 2024, 07:28:27 AM
25 years in the Health Care arena as a Nursing home Administrator. I will decide what size catheter you'll get:) Probably 2-3 days is usually enough to drop one. Have a couple trips this year, so maybe 15 days this year. Good luck to all.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: slider on March 20, 2024, 07:30:21 AM
Post by: slider on March 20, 2024, 07:30:21 AM
Work for a small family HVAC company,
Usually 10 to 12 hunts, sometimes more, they are really nice about letting me off work,
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Usually 10 to 12 hunts, sometimes more, they are really nice about letting me off work,
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: eggshell on March 20, 2024, 07:48:19 AM
Post by: eggshell on March 20, 2024, 07:48:19 AM
Quote from: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 12:58:37 AM
Bourbon distiller
Usually take two or three weeks vacation during turkey season . I work third shift so I can usually go hunting after I get off as well .
Are you at one of the bourbon trail distilleries? We have toured many of them
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Post by: ncwoodsman on March 20, 2024, 07:56:09 AM
Post by: ncwoodsman on March 20, 2024, 07:56:09 AM
30 plus years IT Systems Engineer. I typically take off the first week of the season every year and hunt as much as possible after work and weekends.
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Post by: Twowithone on March 20, 2024, 08:08:54 AM
Post by: Twowithone on March 20, 2024, 08:08:54 AM
Retired Firefighter after 35 yrs on the job and trying to hunt these turkeys a lot more now that Im retired. :firefighter:
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Post by: albrubacker on March 20, 2024, 08:09:34 AM
Post by: albrubacker on March 20, 2024, 08:09:34 AM
Self employed tinsmith.
Normally turkey hunt around 20 times a year.
Normally turkey hunt around 20 times a year.
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Post by: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 08:12:19 AM
Post by: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 08:12:19 AM
Quote from: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2024, 07:05:57 AMQuote from: kytrkyhntr on March 20, 2024, 06:55:48 AMWell when you branch out and need an employee, put me in coach!.
I work for a large automotive plant as a maintenance man. Been doing it for about 13-14 years. I like my job. But I don't get much more than 12-13 days a year. I make a good living and my family doesn't want for anything. However I wish I had used my skills to work for myself before I got caught in the industrial life... I'm still young maybe that changes and I will one day work for myself. Then that number will be 40-45 days a spring haha
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Post by: Spring Creek Calls on March 20, 2024, 08:13:50 AM
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on March 20, 2024, 08:13:50 AM
Retired public school facilities supervisor. Now I make turkey calls. Usually hunt 15-25 days depending on tag usage. 2 or 3 states each year for the past several years.
This was one of the most enjoyable posts I've seen in awhile. Quite a wide range of talent here on OG!
This was one of the most enjoyable posts I've seen in awhile. Quite a wide range of talent here on OG!
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Post by: Tribute Custom Calls on March 20, 2024, 08:35:39 AM
Post by: Tribute Custom Calls on March 20, 2024, 08:35:39 AM
Retired Cranberry grower but still working full time for a log home company. Really looking forward to Full retirement in a year or two.
Usually hunt 12-20 mornings depending on how many states we hunt.
Usually hunt 12-20 mornings depending on how many states we hunt.
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Post by: cgarner1 on March 20, 2024, 08:48:52 AM
Post by: cgarner1 on March 20, 2024, 08:48:52 AM
3rd generation owner/operator truck driver
I usually get 20-25 days and try to take 2 trips each year
I usually get 20-25 days and try to take 2 trips each year
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Post by: cracker4112 on March 20, 2024, 09:20:07 AM
Post by: cracker4112 on March 20, 2024, 09:20:07 AM
I'm a commercial real estate appraiser/broker/property manager.
I usually get to hit the woods 15-20 days each spring, just depends on workload and kids schedules.
I usually get to hit the woods 15-20 days each spring, just depends on workload and kids schedules.
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Post by: turkey stew on March 20, 2024, 09:46:10 AM
Post by: turkey stew on March 20, 2024, 09:46:10 AM
Retired High school Chemistry teacher. Hunt home state of Michigan. Maybe will get to hunt elsewhere in the future if my health allows and funds are available.
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Post by: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 09:52:46 AM
Post by: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 09:52:46 AM
Quote from: eggshell on March 20, 2024, 07:48:19 AMQuote from: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 12:58:37 AM
Bourbon distiller
Usually take two or three weeks vacation during turkey season . I work third shift so I can usually go hunting after I get off as well .
Are you at one of the bourbon trail distilleries? We have toured many of them
I work for Jim Beam . They have real nice tours .
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Post by: NOmad on March 20, 2024, 09:56:43 AM
Post by: NOmad on March 20, 2024, 09:56:43 AM
I manage a team of associates at a global money management firm. I save the majority of my PTO for spring and turkey hunt 25-30 days per year and typically 5-7 states. Unfortunately, a lot of my hunting is done over the weekends at this stage in my life.
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Post by: caneman on March 20, 2024, 10:03:42 AM
Post by: caneman on March 20, 2024, 10:03:42 AM
I am a retired maint. mechanic from B.F.Goodrich Tire plant and now I make turkey,deer and duck calls. I hunt every day of season tiil I tag out.
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Post by: Delmar ODonnell on March 20, 2024, 11:02:23 AM
Post by: Delmar ODonnell on March 20, 2024, 11:02:23 AM
I'm a tax attorney. Last year, by my bosses' good graces, I was able to hunt 40 days.
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Post by: JeffC on March 20, 2024, 11:11:53 AM
Post by: JeffC on March 20, 2024, 11:11:53 AM
30 plus years as a carpenter, moved to the other side 10yrs ago as a town building inspector. Burn vacation and sick days to get maybe 10 or less days a year hunting turkey, haven't deer hunted in last 2 seasons, trying to finish house before I retire.
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Post by: Marc on March 20, 2024, 11:13:24 AM
Post by: Marc on March 20, 2024, 11:13:24 AM
Optometrist (eye doc).
I hunt 3 days/week most of the 3 month duck season. 2 days/week most of the turkey season (except Easter) or until I tag out.
I hunt 3 days/week most of the 3 month duck season. 2 days/week most of the turkey season (except Easter) or until I tag out.
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Post by: WildTigerTrout on March 20, 2024, 11:29:43 AM
Post by: WildTigerTrout on March 20, 2024, 11:29:43 AM
Retired Pa. State Corrections Officer. Worked that career for 27 years. Got to retire early.
I get to hunt and fish whenever I want. It is wonderful.
I get to hunt and fish whenever I want. It is wonderful.
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Post by: grayfox on March 20, 2024, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: grayfox on March 20, 2024, 12:03:00 PM
Did carpenter work for around 11 years in my younger days. Then I did computer graphics for screen printing for about 30 years until I retired. I use to hunt 8-15 days a season. The last few years I've hunted probably 4-7 days.
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Post by: Sungrazer on March 20, 2024, 12:06:17 PM
Post by: Sungrazer on March 20, 2024, 12:06:17 PM
Been building large off road tires for 29 years. This year with vacation and my work schedule have 15 days to hunt three tags.
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Post by: NCL on March 20, 2024, 12:22:28 PM
Post by: NCL on March 20, 2024, 12:22:28 PM
Retired. Most of my adult life was in L.E. The number of hunt days varies year to year but usually around 10 days
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Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 12:25:29 PM
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 09:52:46 AMQuote from: eggshell on March 20, 2024, 07:48:19 AMQuote from: Jfowler82 on March 20, 2024, 12:58:37 AM
Bourbon distiller
Usually take two or three weeks vacation during turkey season . I work third shift so I can usually go hunting after I get off as well .
Are you at one of the bourbon trail distilleries? We have toured many of them
I work for Jim Beam . They have real nice tours .
I drive past the Old Grand-Dad plant just about every day. I've always got a bottle of Beam sitting around the house.
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Post by: KYFrid on March 20, 2024, 12:34:28 PM
Post by: KYFrid on March 20, 2024, 12:34:28 PM
I'm a Loan Processor for a local Credit Union. Usually hunt 10 -15 days a spring. Good thing is with so many bank holidays in the fall, I don't have to burn vacation days for deer.
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Post by: reflexl on March 20, 2024, 01:12:06 PM
Post by: reflexl on March 20, 2024, 01:12:06 PM
Manage a P&E Wholesaler. I try to get in 20 mornings counting vacation time.
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Post by: boatpaddle on March 20, 2024, 01:20:23 PM
Post by: boatpaddle on March 20, 2024, 01:20:23 PM
Retired....
28 years in the medical field as a paramedic & flight medic..
As many as I can without, P/O the commander...
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28 years in the medical field as a paramedic & flight medic..
As many as I can without, P/O the commander...
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Post by: Quackhound on March 20, 2024, 01:25:09 PM
Post by: Quackhound on March 20, 2024, 01:25:09 PM
I am retired from UPS where I was a driver for 34 years.
I hunt here in Alabama most everyday until I get my limit. And since I retired I have been going to Texas for a few days each year. I hope to hit a few other places in the future.
I hunt here in Alabama most everyday until I get my limit. And since I retired I have been going to Texas for a few days each year. I hope to hit a few other places in the future.
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Post by: VA Gobble Addict on March 20, 2024, 01:46:27 PM
Post by: VA Gobble Addict on March 20, 2024, 01:46:27 PM
Own a small HVAC company. I can go whenever theyre gobbling luckily.
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Post by: Rt0426 on March 20, 2024, 02:35:42 PM
Post by: Rt0426 on March 20, 2024, 02:35:42 PM
Journeyman Lineman. I typically get out 18 mornings and several evenings between 2-3 states and youth seasons
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Post by: phutch30 on March 20, 2024, 03:54:04 PM
Post by: phutch30 on March 20, 2024, 03:54:04 PM
28yrs Fisheries Biologist in MT
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Post by: The Lung on March 20, 2024, 04:00:58 PM
Post by: The Lung on March 20, 2024, 04:00:58 PM
I am a chef, and last year I hunted one day. Not real happy about that. In '22 I hunted two days and tagged out on day two.
Previously I would hunt around 4-7 mornings a season.
This year I've taken vacation time on opening week so hopefully I can hunt until get one. If not, I'll still be able to get out on weekends after my week off.
Previously I would hunt around 4-7 mornings a season.
This year I've taken vacation time on opening week so hopefully I can hunt until get one. If not, I'll still be able to get out on weekends after my week off.
Title: What do you do for a living?
Post by: SwampRooster17 on March 20, 2024, 04:21:26 PM
Post by: SwampRooster17 on March 20, 2024, 04:21:26 PM
I work for the masonry shop at a local college. I will get ab 15 hunts in.
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 20, 2024, 06:04:59 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 20, 2024, 06:04:59 PM
I'm a retired fire department Lieutenant. I go out quite a bit.
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Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 06:21:15 PM
Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 06:21:15 PM
Mycologist, semi retired.
Pic 1 edible
Pic 2 deadly
Pic 3 edible
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Pic 1 edible
Pic 2 deadly
Pic 3 edible
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Post by: vt35mag on March 20, 2024, 06:25:15 PM
Post by: vt35mag on March 20, 2024, 06:25:15 PM
Chief estimator for a large construction company.
15-25 days per season
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15-25 days per season
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Post by: WV Flopper on March 20, 2024, 06:38:21 PM
Post by: WV Flopper on March 20, 2024, 06:38:21 PM
Congratulations to all you Retired workers, good for you!
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 20, 2024, 07:24:18 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 20, 2024, 07:24:18 PM
Quote from: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 06:21:15 PMI love mushrooms, but I'm terrible at botany. The only mushroom I find outdoors that I'll eat are morels.
Mycologist, semi retired.
Pic 1 edible
Pic 2 deadly
Pic 3 edible
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Post by: Tom Threetoes on March 20, 2024, 07:30:25 PM
Post by: Tom Threetoes on March 20, 2024, 07:30:25 PM
I was a union coal miner for 29 years till the mine closed then went to work as an equipment operator with the Operating Engineers. I've spent a lot of time on a dozer! Been retired 12 years and now I just hunt and ride my motorcycles.
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Post by: dayna105 on March 20, 2024, 07:51:09 PM
Post by: dayna105 on March 20, 2024, 07:51:09 PM
Diesel mechanic, work for a truck dealership. Get to hunt 2 to 6 days a season.
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Post by: g8rvet on March 20, 2024, 07:53:49 PM
Post by: g8rvet on March 20, 2024, 07:53:49 PM
Is Pic #2 Death Angel?
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Post by: g8rvet on March 20, 2024, 07:57:01 PM
Post by: g8rvet on March 20, 2024, 07:57:01 PM
Private practice veterinarian for 35 years and practice owner for 33 years. Working to semi-retire soon. Hunted 5 out of 5 days so far, but back to work tomorrow. Hunt every Wed, 2 out of 3 weekends and a few days off in there somewhere. Usually around 15-20 days.
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Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 08:03:56 PM
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 08:03:56 PM
Quote from: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 06:21:15 PM
Mycologist, semi retired.
Pic 1 edible
Pic 2 deadly
Pic 3 edible
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Very cool. My college roommate was an "amateur mycologist" who specialized in growing enough liberty caps to transport the entire frat house to another dimension.
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Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 08:23:24 PM
Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 08:23:24 PM
Quote from: g8rvet on March 20, 2024, 07:53:49 PM
Is Pic #2 Death Angel?
Yes, Destroying Angel is the common name that is sometimes used to describe these all white, seriously poisonous types of mushrooms that reside within a larger group called Amanitas.
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Post by: Mabren2 on March 20, 2024, 08:32:56 PM
Post by: Mabren2 on March 20, 2024, 08:32:56 PM
CEO at a locally owned community bank. Probably average about 10-15 days hunting locally. I've only gotten to travel to hunt once, but hoping to change that one day.
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Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 08:34:31 PM
Post by: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 08:34:31 PM
Quote from: Kylongspur88 on March 20, 2024, 08:03:56 PMQuote from: Zobo on March 20, 2024, 06:21:15 PM
Mycologist, semi retired.
Pic 1 edible
Pic 2 deadly
Pic 3 edible
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Very cool. My college roommate was an "amateur mycologist" who specialized in growing enough liberty caps to transport the entire frat house to another dimension.
:TooFunny: Impressive cultivation!
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Post by: tgilbert on March 20, 2024, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: tgilbert on March 20, 2024, 08:48:00 PM
Sr. project manager / estimator for commercial glazing company. I hunt mostly weekends, probably 10 - 15 days per season.
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Post by: Turkz39 on March 20, 2024, 10:10:15 PM
Post by: Turkz39 on March 20, 2024, 10:10:15 PM
Construction sales for 20 years. I have never thought about how many days I get to hunt as I have had a very flexible work schedule over the years. All I can say is I give all glory to God for each day that he gives me if Iam hunting or not. I have been very blessed over the years in many many ways especially with hunting.
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Post by: mlee3553 on March 21, 2024, 09:44:13 AM
Post by: mlee3553 on March 21, 2024, 09:44:13 AM
Director of County Conservation Board for last 16 years, 8 year prior with the Iowa DNR as a Wildlife Technician.
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Post by: JRICHARD9 on March 21, 2024, 10:07:26 AM
Post by: JRICHARD9 on March 21, 2024, 10:07:26 AM
Aircraft mechanic in the navy last 11 years
15-20 depending on work
15-20 depending on work
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Post by: bbcoach on March 21, 2024, 11:00:06 AM
Post by: bbcoach on March 21, 2024, 11:00:06 AM
Quote from: WV Flopper on March 20, 2024, 06:38:21 PMThank you. It's a GREAT Life. My recommendation is, do it as soon as you are financial able to.
Congratulations to all you Retired workers, good for you!
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: WV Flopper on March 21, 2024, 11:34:27 AM
Post by: WV Flopper on March 21, 2024, 11:34:27 AM
I am not going to wait that long, I'll be dead first!!!
Like to give it a shot in 9 more years, at a minimum I will go to part time, no more 40 hours+ a week. Like to do the part time in 5-6 years from now.
Like to give it a shot in 9 more years, at a minimum I will go to part time, no more 40 hours+ a week. Like to do the part time in 5-6 years from now.
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Post by: tracker vi on March 21, 2024, 11:41:17 AM
Post by: tracker vi on March 21, 2024, 11:41:17 AM
Retired factory worker,44 yrs. Only hunt my home state so I hunt till the tag is filled or seasons over.
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Post by: makestomstremble on March 21, 2024, 04:31:13 PM
Post by: makestomstremble on March 21, 2024, 04:31:13 PM
Funeral director/embalmer. Own and operate two small town funeral homes in rural area about 19 miles apart. The amount of hunting I get to do depends on how much my phone has been ringing. Not unusual to go several weeks without a day off. On average I would say I get about about half dozen to ten times a season.
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Post by: Turkeybutt on March 22, 2024, 03:03:26 AM
Post by: Turkeybutt on March 22, 2024, 03:03:26 AM
Retired for the last two years and since the wife still works and expects things to get done around the house I have a "Honey Do List." Hey hey hey wait a minute! I wear the pants in this household and I got her permission to say so! Anyway, I suffer from what I call "Sometimers" where I forget what I have to do on my Honey Do List.
When my Sometimers kicks in which is quite frequently, I'm in the woods or on a trout stream.
When my Sometimers kicks in which is quite frequently, I'm in the woods or on a trout stream.
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Post by: zelmo1 on March 22, 2024, 05:23:05 AM
Post by: zelmo1 on March 22, 2024, 05:23:05 AM
I manage multiple structural manufacturing crews for Uncle Sam and I hunt 15 plus days a year on average, Z
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Post by: captpete on March 22, 2024, 11:10:44 AM
Post by: captpete on March 22, 2024, 11:10:44 AM
I retired a little over a year ago. I worked for the city for a little over 23 years in various departments. I worked the last 12 years in the streets department doing streets repair/ street maintenance... replacing concrete, fixing potholes, plowing snow, etc.
The number days I hunt varies depending on when/if my wife, my buddy and fill our tags or or the season ends. Last year I hunted 12 days. The year before it was 6.
The number days I hunt varies depending on when/if my wife, my buddy and fill our tags or or the season ends. Last year I hunted 12 days. The year before it was 6.
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Post by: Turkeyman on March 22, 2024, 11:23:31 AM
Post by: Turkeyman on March 22, 2024, 11:23:31 AM
I'm a retired engineer. Initially I went through an electrical apprenticeship and worked as an electrician for a number of years. Then, with night school and training, ended up an electronic technologist. Then...more years of school, an electrical engineer.
The first several years I retired I hunted 30 or 40 days a year. I've toned that down to about 20 or so now. As I've gotten older I see that there are other "spring things" just as exciting as turkey hunting, e.g. going on a deep sea fishing trip mid-May this year with my son and grandson.
The first several years I retired I hunted 30 or 40 days a year. I've toned that down to about 20 or so now. As I've gotten older I see that there are other "spring things" just as exciting as turkey hunting, e.g. going on a deep sea fishing trip mid-May this year with my son and grandson.
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Post by: Yoder409 on March 22, 2024, 11:30:46 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on March 22, 2024, 11:30:46 AM
Quote from: bbcoach on March 21, 2024, 11:00:06 AMQuote from: WV Flopper on March 20, 2024, 06:38:21 PMThank you. It's a GREAT Life. My recommendation is, do it as soon as you are financial able to.
Congratulations to all you Retired workers, good for you!
Yessir. Thank you !!!
And Coach ain't wrong. Retirement IS everything it's cracked up to be and it is NOT overrated.
Only thing wrong with retirement is that you never get a day off from it. :toothy9: But every day is Saturday except for Sunday. :mycross:
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Post by: WV Flopper on March 22, 2024, 01:56:45 PM
Post by: WV Flopper on March 22, 2024, 01:56:45 PM
Six days and one Sunday!
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Post by: bbcoach on March 22, 2024, 02:02:08 PM
Post by: bbcoach on March 22, 2024, 02:02:08 PM
Quote from: Yoder409 on March 22, 2024, 11:30:46 AMBy the way guys, when you do FULLY retire learn 1 WORD in the English language, NO! If you don't learn it, your days will be right back to 12-to-14-hour days. Do the THINGS that make you HAPPY, not what everyone else thinks you should do because you have PLENTY of time. One more piece of advice, put your watch in your dresser drawer, you're not on the CLOCK ANYMORE! 11 Years and Counting! Thank God!Quote from: bbcoach on March 21, 2024, 11:00:06 AMQuote from: WV Flopper on March 20, 2024, 06:38:21 PMThank you. It's a GREAT Life. My recommendation is, do it as soon as you are financial able to.
Congratulations to all you Retired workers, good for you!
Yessir. Thank you !!!
And Coach ain't wrong. Retirement IS everything it's cracked up to be and it is NOT overrated.
Only thing wrong with retirement is that you never get a day off from it. :toothy9: But every day is Saturday except for Sunday. :mycross:
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: quavers59 on March 23, 2024, 07:29:56 AM
Post by: quavers59 on March 23, 2024, 07:29:56 AM
I retired 2 years ago at age 62. Decades in Warehouses and 7 years at wallyworld where,I unloaded big containers in Receiving and was the walmart Shoe Dept Man in New York State.
I start on April 22nd in New Jersey and hunt till May 31st in New York. Probably at least 21+ days Turkey Hunting.
I start on April 22nd in New Jersey and hunt till May 31st in New York. Probably at least 21+ days Turkey Hunting.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: quavers59 on March 23, 2024, 07:48:33 AM
Post by: quavers59 on March 23, 2024, 07:48:33 AM
To go with my above post,I also taught Martial Arts for my Sensei in the evenings. Never made a Dime. Wrote 3 Turkey Hunting Books also. And like so many,I worked with,I was Fired from wallyworld. In my case- less then a half day before my Scheduled 1 Week vacation .
Back to another Warehouse and now enjoying Retirement and working out with my Sensei and a few other older Dudes twice a week.
Back to another Warehouse and now enjoying Retirement and working out with my Sensei and a few other older Dudes twice a week.
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Post by: High plains drifter on March 23, 2024, 12:45:43 PM
Post by: High plains drifter on March 23, 2024, 12:45:43 PM
noggin.
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Post by: High plains drifter on March 23, 2024, 12:57:56 PM
Post by: High plains drifter on March 23, 2024, 12:57:56 PM
Retired army e-2. I hunt a lit,lot, archery.
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Post by: Badger on March 23, 2024, 02:34:26 PM
Post by: Badger on March 23, 2024, 02:34:26 PM
I retired from Gov in Security with over 40 yrs and 3 days later went back as a contractor do some project mgt. & etc for almost 7 more years. I was interviewed again a few days after I turned 65 to extend, agreed, changed my mind. A couple weeks later I headed to Ohio to bow hunt and 3 weeks later to Kansas to bow hunt some more. In between scouted and hunted in PA.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: arrow1 on March 23, 2024, 04:41:01 PM
Post by: arrow1 on March 23, 2024, 04:41:01 PM
Full time Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator since 1998. Remove nuisance raccoons, squirrels, bats, etc from peoples homes and businesses. I try to hunt as much as possible but Spring turkey season comes at the busiest time of year so hope to hunt 6-10 mornings a season right now.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Archivist13 on March 23, 2024, 06:29:29 PM
Post by: Archivist13 on March 23, 2024, 06:29:29 PM
Live in Southern Maryland and am a Senior Records Analyst for the National Archives for the last 24 years.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Duckdogdad on March 23, 2024, 10:10:56 PM
Post by: Duckdogdad on March 23, 2024, 10:10:56 PM
Been an insurance agent for 50 years...my staff runs my office March 15-April 30. Been that way for 20 years. I hunt 4 to 5 mornings a week. Come to think of it, turkey season is a lot like duck season.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Duckdogdad on March 23, 2024, 10:12:50 PM
Post by: Duckdogdad on March 23, 2024, 10:12:50 PM
Been an insurance agent for 50 years...my staff runs my office March 15-April 30. Been that way for 20 years. I hunt 4 to 5 mornings a week. Come to think of it, turkey season is a lot like duck season.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: timberjack86 on March 24, 2024, 09:09:05 AM
Post by: timberjack86 on March 24, 2024, 09:09:05 AM
Pipefitter, welder.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Bottomland OG on March 24, 2024, 10:38:09 AM
Post by: Bottomland OG on March 24, 2024, 10:38:09 AM
Semi retired from the construction/ welding. Have worked in the healthcare business for the last few years. I work out of my home, work my own hours so I can pretty much hunt every day of season if I choose. It's truly a blessing from God.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Bennett on March 24, 2024, 08:49:27 PM
Post by: Bennett on March 24, 2024, 08:49:27 PM
I own my own building materials business in West TN so I'm fortunate to hunt a lot. I have good employees who take care of things when I'm gone. I've got three teenagers so all my hunting is local but I hope to start traveling some in the near future when things slow down with them.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Dmc1530 on March 25, 2024, 07:17:15 AM
Post by: Dmc1530 on March 25, 2024, 07:17:15 AM
An Accountant, tax season and turkey season do not go well together. Hunt every weekend and plus or minus 5 weeks days throughout season.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: richard black on March 25, 2024, 09:40:16 AM
Post by: richard black on March 25, 2024, 09:40:16 AM
Retired metallurgical engineer. Hunt as much as I want and can. It's a rough life.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Burtwill on March 25, 2024, 10:26:49 AM
Post by: Burtwill on March 25, 2024, 10:26:49 AM
Hire me lol
I am in engineering at a chemical plant that supplies pulp and paper. I usually get to hunt 15-25 days a year depending what i can work out and what we have going on. This year i will be hunting more than normal becuase i just got off a big project and im kinda inbetween projects so should have plenty opportunity to take off.
I usually hunt most days either an hour or so before work or after.
I am in engineering at a chemical plant that supplies pulp and paper. I usually get to hunt 15-25 days a year depending what i can work out and what we have going on. This year i will be hunting more than normal becuase i just got off a big project and im kinda inbetween projects so should have plenty opportunity to take off.
I usually hunt most days either an hour or so before work or after.
Quote from: BrowningGuy88 on March 20, 2024, 07:03:22 AM
I'm in Pulp and Paper. Manage an engineering group.
Years ago, I hunted 35-40 days a spring.
Now I hunt 15-20. Honestly, 15-20 days is plenty of time for limits in the states I hunt.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Big Jeremy on March 25, 2024, 10:47:38 AM
Post by: Big Jeremy on March 25, 2024, 10:47:38 AM
I'm a youth minister...have been for going on 18 years, and I love it! I also do quite a bit of work (without pay) for our school system working with and mentoring students that need a little extra help. Set hours are not a reality, but I do my best to work things around to where I can go a day or two a week, at least. Work and wrangling my own three children don't allow me to go as much as I'd like, but I wouldn't change that for anything.
Most springs I average 10-12 mornings, and I'll get out several afternoons, also.
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Most springs I average 10-12 mornings, and I'll get out several afternoons, also.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2024, 01:11:21 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 25, 2024, 01:11:21 PM
Self employed ...Have usually around 10 guys working for me...Finally i have one i trust & is knowledgeable enough to run things when im gone within reason...Looking forward to hunting without taking all my work with me...
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: tomstopper on March 26, 2024, 04:21:00 AM
Post by: tomstopper on March 26, 2024, 04:21:00 AM
Chemist (work straight graveyard shift) and run my own company during the day so I can adjust that schedule so I can hunt most mornings/days
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: highcj5 on March 26, 2024, 08:20:16 PM
Post by: highcj5 on March 26, 2024, 08:20:16 PM
Drive a brown truck for a living. Been with the company 25 years total but full time for 19 years. I usually take my 1st vacation opening week. Hunt every weekend morning that I can. I love to hear the woods wake up and come to life in the morning.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Jwall on March 26, 2024, 08:55:38 PM
Post by: Jwall on March 26, 2024, 08:55:38 PM
Supervise safety and student discipline as well as alternative education for a school system
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 28, 2024, 09:32:03 PM
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 28, 2024, 09:32:03 PM
Retired :police: I hunt probably 20-25 days a year. Not many at home. Our one bird limit usually gets filled fairly fast.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 28, 2024, 11:48:17 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 28, 2024, 11:48:17 PM
I was a cab driver, that's what I was doing when I had my last accident. Fun job, meet some interesting people.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: dustyhat on March 29, 2024, 09:02:34 PM
Post by: dustyhat on March 29, 2024, 09:02:34 PM
My first post, im a full time 40 year logger in Ky. and i only got to turkey hunt twice in my life ,but hopefully i can get started doing more. outdoor stuff besides work.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: southpawhunter on March 29, 2024, 10:25:05 PM
Post by: southpawhunter on March 29, 2024, 10:25:05 PM
Retired school teacher of 40 years. I go out typically most days of the season here in north central Florida A bonus for us older folks is that as a resident and 65 years or older, you do not need to buy a permit or stamp/ license. Hunting and fishing is free after registration.
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Bearcat1997 on March 30, 2024, 01:14:47 AM
Post by: Bearcat1997 on March 30, 2024, 01:14:47 AM
Lawyer. I'll hunting roughly 15 days this season (mostly weekends).
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Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: wim-dog on May 11, 2024, 05:04:24 PM
Post by: wim-dog on May 11, 2024, 05:04:24 PM
Live in rural Alaska and fly small airplanes for a living. Origianlly from Nebraska, and able to hunt there about five days a year.
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Lcmacd 58 on May 11, 2024, 11:19:23 PM
Post by: Lcmacd 58 on May 11, 2024, 11:19:23 PM
Retired .... I turkey hunt prolly 12 to 15 days
Illinois has really short seasons... 5 to 7 days per season
Illinois has really short seasons... 5 to 7 days per season
Title: Re: What do you do for a living?
Post by: Parrot Head on May 13, 2024, 09:14:46 AM
Post by: Parrot Head on May 13, 2024, 09:14:46 AM
Elementary school teacher. Going to retire at 55 with my 30 years in.