Make me retire, Please

[PalmettoRon]

SC is pretty much full, especially along the coast. I can assure you there is plenty of land and homes available in Ohio as we have become Buckeye South. Damn Yankees are finishing off what Sherman didn't complete.

[Tail Feathers]

East Texas offers a lot of what you want.  But we don't have many turkeys at all.  Way over half the counties closed the season due to poor population.
And replacing the property you have is going to be fairly expensive anywhere you look.  But I'm all for retiring!

[zelmo1]

Thank you all for your responses and PM's. We have a few areas to scope out now. Turkey proximity and land size are the 2 biggest concerns. We have a budget and will act accordingly. Thanks again, Z

[capecodmike]

I live here on Cape Cod.  Definitely not an option.

My brother hunts a lease down in Putnam County, GA.  I spend some time down there twice a year (deer & turkey seasons).

Looks affordable compared to my neck of the woods.  Lots of Deer & Turkey.  People all seem pretty friendly to me.

Not sure on the summer's.  Likely hot as blazes.  Too hot for me.

Good luck.

[Howie g]

Come on down to the dirty south ms /la .
Other than crooked politicians, over crowded public hunting and over priced private.
Its awesome!    Honestly, good luck . Hope you find something that suits you and family .

[speedracer]

Ain't nothing in GA, or SC...I'd go to NC

[rstewart8706]

As the others have said do it as soon as you can, I retired 3 years ago at 57 and have loved every minute of it. maybe east Tn or north Al would be a nice place to retire!

No room in East TN

[Hooksfan]

I can retire from teaching in 2 more years at 55.   I am ready, its not fun anymore.   Going to stay in IN though and just travel to hunt other places.

Hang in there and good luck. This is my first year being retired after 30 years in the classroom. I can totally understand the part about it not being fun any more.
Haven't had time to be bored and certainly haven't slowed down. I am on the Board of directors for an organization in Missouri that hunts and fishing trips for mobility impaired individuals and also work with a Christian ministry that does 5 Mens Retreat weekends a year.

[eggshell]

Congrats hooksfan, I am glad your enjoying retirement and involved in the charities. Being active in retirement is a must. I also got heavily involved in projects. I serve on a ministry task force, I am chairman of a Juvenile prison ministry and I am involved in a Handy-capped/wounded warrior turkey hunt. That's not to mention a maple syrup operation and a huge garden complex. The relaxing part of retirement is small.

Boy, I can understand why a teaching career would get old with the state of our schools anymore. Kudos to you all for your perseverance.

[Tribute Custom Calls]

Now days it seems no matter where one goes its full and chaotic unfortunately.
But if you like the 4 seasons, the MidWest is a beautiful place and the rural acreage is still within reach of a guys budget, in places anyway. Here in West Central WI there's a lot of turkeys, deer, ducks and the fishing is awesome. Even though this winter has been extremely mild, it does get cold once in awhile. But, IMO it's a small price to pay for being able to live in bountiful outdoor area.
Might be worth investigating Z