Best options for a Rio hunt?

[Jwall]

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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[wchadw]

I'm going to central Texas Friday. I'll let you know how the guide works out


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[Jwall]

I'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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[joey46]

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

[POk3s]

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

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.

[2flyfish4]

What are you willing to spend?

[Jwall]

What are you willing to spend?

I would like to stay as close to 1k as possible but less is better.


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[2flyfish4]

Lots of outfits in that price range in oklahoma.

[joey46]

Lots 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.

[2flyfish4]

Join FB group - oklahoma turkey hunters

[2flyfish4]

It is crazy what some outfits are charging. I contacted an outfit in Nebraska, they wanted $3k for a merriams hunt...... no thanks

[Jwall]

It 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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[POk3s]

Lots 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.

[joey46]

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!

[POk3s]

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!

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!