Anyone have good suggestions for places or outfitters that don't cost a fortune to check out for Rios? I'm wanting to finish my slam either this year or next.
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I'm going to central Texas Friday. I'll let you know how the guide works out
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Quote from: wchadw on April 06, 2025, 06:37:02 PMI'm going to central Texas Friday. I'll let you know how the guide works out
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Sounds good. Good luck!
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Is mentioning central Texas a spot burn? Yes I'm being a smart axx but at times this forum gets pretty silly on this subject. Nothing better to do this morning - obviously. Lol
Quote from: joey46 on April 07, 2025, 09:16:56 AMIs mentioning central Texas a spot burn? Yes I'm being a smart axx but at times this forum gets pretty silly on this subject. Nothing better to do this morning - obviously. Lol
Haha! Well...I think the fact that it's not public land, should ease the minds of those that boycott all things turkey related ;)
With a little planning, you can hunt any Rio land on your own, without guides, outfitters, or anything.
Texas is, of course, basically a private land state. There are a few hunts to be had that are DIY and fairly cheap.
What are you willing to spend?
Quote from: 2flyfish4 on April 07, 2025, 12:41:48 PMWhat are you willing to spend?
I would like to stay as close to 1k as possible but less is better.
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Lots of outfits in that price range in oklahoma.
Quote from: 2flyfish4 on April 07, 2025, 10:47:44 PMLots of outfits in that price range in oklahoma.
Good to know. Hope for a Rio in the near future also. Just got a PM from a guy about Osceolas. Said he saw a $5500 price for a Florida hunt. Crazy times. Hope that was an exaggeration or a price for two with accommodations at a Ritz Carlton.
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It is crazy what some outfits are charging. I contacted an outfit in Nebraska, they wanted $3k for a merriams hunt...... no thanks
Quote from: 2flyfish4 on April 08, 2025, 07:56:40 AMIt is crazy what some outfits are charging. I contacted an outfit in Nebraska, they wanted $3k for a merriams hunt...... no thanks
I went to SD and hunted the black hills last year to get my merriam
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Quote from: joey46 on April 08, 2025, 12:27:24 AMQuote from: 2flyfish4 on April 07, 2025, 10:47:44 PMLots of outfits in that price range in oklahoma.
Good to know. Hope for a Rio in the near future also. Just got a PM from a guy about Osceolas. Said he saw a $5500 price for a Florida hunt. Crazy times. Hope that was an exaggeration or a price for two with accommodations at a Ritz Carlton.
Since I was the guy who messaged, I figured I'd come clean. Now the sticker shock got me before I read the whole thing but regardless, I don't think the included "half day in shore fishing trip" has much monetary value...comparatively.
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A 1/2 day inshore guided trip is around $500 last I looked. Probably $600 now that tarpon season is approaching. If it was on a head boat with 20 other people a whole lot less. Hold out for accommodations at the Ritz Carlton in Naples.
Add - brought up the link. That is for a two day hunt. Jeez!
Quote from: joey46 on April 08, 2025, 12:06:59 PMA 1/2 day inshore guided trip is around $500 last I looked. Probably $600 now that tarpon season is approaching. If it was on a head boat with 20 other people a whole lot less. Hold out for accommodations at the Ritz Carlton in Naples.
Add - brought up the link. That is for a two day hunt. Jeez!
That's what I figured. So a $5,000 2 day turkey hunt 😂😂😂. I'm not sure I've spent 5 grand total, in all the years I've been turkey hunting!