hello , I would like some help planning a turkey hunting trip out of state. I am in Georgia, have been hunting turkey since 77, but never been out of state. I do not know what is happening to our turkeys in Ga. but they are declining fast. I would like to go somewhere I could hear some gobbling on public land. I do not want a guide or a lodge. want public land and a cheap motel room. I am not asking about specific areas , but states. right now I am thinking Mo. would like it to a days drive or less from Ga..I have not kept up with the quality of hunting in Mo. over the last couple years. would like to hear any and all suggestions. would like to start planning and preparing now for next spring, may even make a trip to look around. again please do not burn me I am not looking for specific area but states.
MO is a fine state to hunt turkeys in. Lots of public options all over the state, and our turkey population is pretty good after several decent spring hatches.
Be advised you get 2 tags and can only fill 1 the first week of season, can only hunt till 1pm, and can't tag 2 birds on the same day. I would also advise a scouting trip before season to familiarize yourself with the area you plan to hunt, and to scout out as many options as possible, because we do see some decent out of state hunter pressure. I've seen plates from LA, GA, MS, AR, PA, on public spots. Lot of hunters are within a day's drive distance. Good to have options a,b,c,and d.
South half of the state is mainly hardwoods, ridgetops, hollers, and rough hilly terrain. (My preference).
North half of the state is more open farm country more like KS or NE.
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I would suggest somewhere completely different from your home turf. To me, part of the adventure is seeing different sites, cultures, and tactics.
Just a suggestion.
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Quote from: Ozark870Hunter on May 30, 2016, 11:46:17 AM
MO is a fine state to hunt turkeys in. Lots of public options all over the state, and our turkey population is pretty good after several decent spring hatches.
Be advised you get 2 tags and can only fill 1 the first week of season, can only hunt till 1pm, and can't tag 2 birds on the same day. I would also advise a scouting trip before season to familiarize yourself with the area you plan to hunt, and to scout out as many options as possible, because we do see some decent out of state hunter pressure. I've seen plates from LA, GA, MS, AR, PA, on public spots. Lot of hunters are within a day's drive distance. Good to have options a,b,c,and d.
South half of the state is mainly hardwoods, ridgetops, hollers, and rough hilly terrain. (My preference).
North half of the state is more open farm country more like KS or NE.
Pm sent.
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