Looks like I will be missing the first two weeks of the season due to work and rain. What is the longest you have had to wait before you could get out in the woods for your first hunt of the season?
I could hunt this week, but I would have to either hunt the mornings in the rain, or hunt the afternoons after work (in the woods by 4:30pm). Plus, I would have to hunt by myself, not that that is really a deal breaker...
Not seeing much rain in the forecast to be overly concerned with. I will be out Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Monday morning in the midlands. Should be good hunting
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Had to wait until Memorial Day weekend a few years back.
Long wait, but worth it.
Rain, snow, wind...go hunt. Being out there is what matters and I always learn something. Wife and I just had a baby boy last night. I'll be hitting the road in two weeks to hunt.
Quote from: lindllc on March 23, 2016, 12:22:36 PM
Rain, snow, wind...go hunt. Being out there is what matters and I always learn something. Wife and I just had a baby boy last night. I'll be hitting the road in two weeks to hunt.
Congratulations!
I had to wait 2 or 3 days back when I was in college. It was a really long wait after getting all kinds of updates from friends who had knocked down birds opening day.
Since we are talking about it, what are the chances that if other people are able to hunt before I get a chance to that it will mess up any opportunity for me to be successful? Does that solely depend on whether or not they shoot a bird or not?
If I can get an hour to hunt turkeys i'll do it. I've had a bunch of hunts that didnt last more than a minute after fly down or were finished within 5min of stepping out of the vehicle.
Last year i was hiking 2miles before daylight to be where I needed to, hunted for 45min and would jog, yes jog out and change at the car in order to get to work on time. Killed birds 2 of the 4 mornings I did that within 5min of fly down.
Also outside of rain so hard its sideways, or lightning... rain can be an awesome time to kill a bird. Light rain they often head for fields and wet leaves makes slipping right inside the bedroom and setting up under the roost a breeze.
Sometimes you cannot control the work, but the rain certainly would not stop me...
Not a fan of hunting with a partner for turkeys, unless I am taking someone out to get a bird. I would far prefer to hunt by myself. Generally two people and one turkey at the most... By myself, I get to call it, and if it comes in I get to shoot it... If I goof it up it is my fault and not someone else's.
Feel bad for you on the work, but hunting by yourself or in the rain... Sorry, the sympathy is not flowing on this end.
Quote from: Marc on March 23, 2016, 12:58:21 PM
Sometimes you cannot control the work, but the rain certainly would not stop me...
Not a fan of hunting with a partner for turkeys, unless I am taking someone out to get a bird. I would far prefer to hunt by myself. Generally two people and one turkey at the most... By myself, I get to call it, and if it comes in I get to shoot it... If I goof it up it is my fault and not someone else's.
Feel bad for you on the work, but hunting by yourself or in the rain... Sorry, the sympathy is not flowing on this end.
Not looking for sympathy, just advice.
I like hunting by myself...it also would not matter to me if it was cold,hot,rain,snow,wind...if the seasons open...I'm gone!!! you gots to take what mother nature offers..
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on March 23, 2016, 11:31:30 AM
Looks like I will be missing the first two weeks of the season due to work and rain. What is the longest you have had to wait before you could get out in the woods for your first hunt of the season?
I could hunt this week, but I would have to either hunt the mornings in the rain, or hunt the afternoons after work (in the woods by 4:30pm). Plus, I would have to hunt by myself, not that that is really a deal breaker...
Sounds like you have plenty of time. Get a rain suit. These are turkeys not deer, get in the woods any time you can.
I'll be leaving for NE and KS archery season in less than 2 weeks. Go hunt in the rain and after work.
About 335-days ... May 31st 2015 (Closer) to May 1 2016 (Opener) :TooFunny:
I'm a turkey hunting addict. I need some :help:
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on March 23, 2016, 01:04:22 PM
Not looking for sympathy, just advice.
Just givin' ya a bad time... My advice, hunt in the rain and by yourself... Bet you will find you enjoy turkey hunting by yourself more.
I have very limited time to hunt this season... I will hunt every day I am able no matter the weather. If I could get out in the afternoon, I would, if I could only go for an hour or two in the morning, I would. If I could go from noon to 2pm, I would...
I've never thought about it til now, but I can't remember ever missing an opener and like some of the others, I'll go if I've only got an hour to hunt. I almost always hunt by myself and I'll hunt in pretty much anything but driving rain. If It's coming down in sheets I'll wait.
Bob
I have to wait till half hour before sunrise opening day every year. That's too long! But seriously, I wouldn't let rain keep me out of the woods and I say if you have 45 minutes that you can hunt, then hunt. But then again most of my spots are all within 5 minute drive of my house.
Can't say I've ever had to wait long never missed opening week when it comes to turkeys I make time no matter the weather now if we were talking deer I get in no hurry opening week the next makes no difference to me. Killed many birds in rain unless the weather is life threatening go go go turkey season is short and long time till comes back around YOU ONLY GET ONE SPRING A YEAR TAKE ADVANTAGE
Last year I missed the first week because I was sick as a dog. It about killed me but the first day out I connected. So I can't complain too much.
I usually have to wait until the first weekend at least. Just one of those work things you know. Having to be at work by 7:20 doesn't give much time to actually hunt the mornings without a greater risk of boogering the birds up. Rather than do that, I'd just take a pass. Two years ago I took the Thursday and Friday of the first week off to hunt with a buddy of mine. That was pretty darned cool. Spoke to him today. Looks like we're going to try that again and see what happens. Just got the green light from my wife so I'm golden right now.
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on March 23, 2016, 11:31:30 AM
I could hunt this week, but I'd rather make excuses not to.
There, fixed that for you. This is the exact same belly aching you subjected us all to last year and frankly I had more than enough of it then. Sorry if it seems like I'm being unnecessarily harsh, but lots of us tried to motivate and encourage you last year and it clearly went in one ear and out the other. Like someone told you last spring, we'd all be happy to help you out but you have to be willing to help yourself first. The only valid reasons to not be in the woods during turkey season are work/school, birth of a child, a death in the family (has to be an immediate relative), serious bodily injury, or... no actually that's pretty much it. Everything else is just excuses.
For those that don't know:
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,54644.html
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,54935.html
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,55327.html
Quote from: alloutdoors on March 23, 2016, 08:54:57 PM
Quote from: deerbasshunter3 on March 23, 2016, 11:31:30 AM
I could hunt this week, but I'd rather make excuses not to.
There, fixed that for you. This is the exact same belly aching you subjected us all to last year and frankly I had more than enough of it then. Sorry if it seems like I'm being unnecessarily harsh, but lots of us tried to motivate and encourage you last year and it clearly went in one ear and out the other. Like someone told you last spring, we'd all be happy to help you out but you have to be willing to help yourself first. The only valid reasons to not be in the woods during turkey season are work/school, birth of a child, a death in the family (has to be an immediate relative), serious bodily injury, or... no actually that's pretty much it. Everything else is just excuses.
For those that don't know:
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,54644.html
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,54935.html
http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,55327.html
My longest was about 2.5 years and that was due to being deployed and training while in the Marines (Iraq and Spring Gunnery with the M1A1. Tried but never could get permission to take leave during this time period.) Alloutdoors, I think you left out military service...lol.
Quote from: tomstopper on March 23, 2016, 09:01:14 PM
My longest was about 2.5 years and that was due to being deployed and training while in the Marines (Iraq and Spring Gunnery with the M1A1. Tried but never could get permission to take leave during this time period.) Alloutdoors, I think you left out military service...lol.
I think it falls under work, even though it's a whole other level. Thanks for your service. :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Quote from: alloutdoors on March 23, 2016, 10:07:31 PM
Quote from: tomstopper on March 23, 2016, 09:01:14 PM
My longest was about 2.5 years and that was due to being deployed and training while in the Marines (Iraq and Spring Gunnery with the M1A1. Tried but never could get permission to take leave during this time period.) Alloutdoors, I think you left out military service...lol.
I think it falls under work, even though it's a whole other level. Thanks for your service. :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Your welcome. That was a hard time not being able to chase the birds I loved to chase since I was 14...... I think I have made up for it since then though...
I hunt when I can and don't moan or whine because it's raining or it's the afternoon. You should be thankful you can legally hunt in the afternoon.
I missed an entire season working in Afghanistan
First off thank all you gentlemen for your sacrifice in the line of duty. I don't think you guys get near the recognition you deserve. Now personally I hunt every chance I can get free but I do make it a point to make it to all my children's games, school functions, and important family functions. It's a busy and hectic life but since I didn't have a father I want to give my children the best effort I can.
Broke my back in a car accident 3\05. Was headed for Florida on the 15th.
Then onto ok.,kan.,nm.,neb. then home to Pa. and ny. Waited 35 years for
this trip. Guess I'll wait till next year.
Regards
Turk
Quote from: Treerooster on March 24, 2016, 10:57:18 AM
Had hip replacement surgery just this last Mar 2nd.
I am heading out today to catch the NE archery opener tomorrow. Won't be a lot of running and gunning but at least I will be out there.
AMEN. Cant kill'em from the couch. Good luck Treerooster
Mr gobbler is gonna do what he has to do regardless of what the weather is doing. Don't let the weather take your time. Remember unless a turkey is dead they are on their feet! lol
I'd say 5 days and that's because season opened on Monday and I had to work. I made the choice to change careers so that I can hunt and do what I need on my schedule.
Been turkey hunting since 2011 and haven't missed an opening day
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Every day is opening day to me.
I get out every chance I get even if it's for an hour before work. Little rain doesn't bother them. They may not be as vocal that's all. Set up on an open field you'll catch them coming in or out. If your hunting a heavily hunted area for instance in public land the birds may become call shy. That's when I use my calls that are made out of the exotic woods. Good luck