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Started by Horner, May 16, 2011, 11:19:20 AM

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Horner

Guy's,
Another Spring season has came and went for me with no bird.  I hunted 14 days out of the four week season.  I saw only one gobbler and had his lady's to thank for dragging him out of the field I was setting in.

I had hens come in almost every time I was hunting this year.  It was nice to see them but frustrating at the same time.

I have given this whole Spring turkey hunting thing a bunch of thought..........

I am going to walk away from it, I have been chasing Spring birds off and on for over 10 years with only one bird to show for it.

I just can't justify the cost anymore.  24.00 for the tag and God only knows how much gas money I have thrown into it. 
On top of that I finally looked in the mirror and admitted to myself that I am just not good at this. 
I very much can go to the woods and come back empty handed and be OK with it, but at some point something has to hit the ground or their is no point for me being out there.


So with all this being said, I am done.

I am going to still hunt them in the Fall.  I have got that figured out, and I really enjoy it.

I am also going to use the Spring time and just shed hunt, I really spend a good bit of time with that already.  I am going to take it to the next level though.


Wanted to also say congrats to all that have got a bird!!!! :icon_thumright:

I hope every one who did not and has not yet, all the luck in the world the next time you are out.



drenalinld

I can understand justifying the cost for sure. I hate it that your luck has been poor. The Fall hunting is harder for me than the Spring. I hope you decide to give Spring gobbler chasing another try with more success, but if you don't you have some other hobbies that are great too.

scoot12

Brian,  Sorry to hear that you are giving it up.  Maybe after some time you will re-energize your thoughts about spring turkey hunting.  Get away from it for awhile.  I have felt that way after a few bow hunting seasons but it seem time away helps alot.  Have a great summer.  Scoot

West Augusta

Horner, this has been one strange year for all of us as far as spring gobbler goes.  I did get one but it is rare to hear of anyone around getting one.  I didn't even make it to Ohio as I haven't tagged out in West Virginia.  There went $150. in tags. :'(  If it was easy it wouldn't be as much fun.  I do hope you come back next year.

W.A.
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chatterbox

I'm sorry to hear that Bryan. I know how you feel. This season has really made me question my abilities as a turkey hunter more than any of my previous seasons. I have never delt with such difficult birds as this year.
I truly hope you don't give it up. Maybe some time off will rekindle the passion for spring turkey!

Jay

Sorry to hear about your decision, but one thing I've learned over the years is, if you are having problems putting down Turkeys, I'd question more your availability of good land, than your ability as a Turkey hunter.

TalksToTurkeys

Sorry to hear of this Bryan. I hope after a break you will reconsider. Best of luck to you.