GOATS Annual "Give the Other Teams H*ll" Thread

[JeffC]

Same boat that you were sinking in Happy, think it was close to 5 years in Delaware when they 1st opened up a season for turkeys, had to take a class, then state would assign you a section of woods if you didnt have access to private. Never heard or saw any turkeys or sign of turkeys. Took another 2 years and moving to Maryland before I had my first shot at a wild turkey, and I missed. Think I am right around 30yrs and thousands of dollars deep into the pursuit of the King of Spring. Think it is 22yrs from taking my first Tom.     

[zelmo1]

25 years this year. I started trap shooting and turkey hunting in 2001, talk about a money pit. I figure I spent $65,000 to win a $15 pewter State Champ pin and 20k to shoot some turkeys. Best money I ever spent, lol. Z

[eggshell]

Oh my, I'd hate to add up my bill for turkey hunting. I probably could have bought another piece of property or built a new house. Let's see, new guns, new calls, traveled to 9 different states multiple times and much more....yup probably well into the six figures. BUt, I had a ton and a half of fun.