Guys don't do this on public land

[silvestris]

"I wonder if one still gets "peppered" by the small TTS shot or if it is worse in your scenerio.  That's what makes me nervous.  I've been rained on in a dove field and it can sting...I'm guessing TSS "sting range" is way out there."

That is one of the three reasons I refuse to shoot TSS.

[Greg Massey]

We have the same problem with these want be turkey hunters , this year was worse because of people being off work.. lot more people who usually don't turkey hunt was showing up to get out of the house...

[Brian Fahs]

In reference to the peppered post by pa boxcall.

If the decoy was 30 and the hunter was 30 beyond that is 60. The current load I hunt with in my sp-10 is 2 1/2 ounces of #7 tss. At 60 yards being peppered with that would require a helicopter ride at best or most likely a stretcher to a slow ride in hurst. It really makes you focus on identifying your target and what lies beyond it. Way beyond it.

[paboxcall]

In reference to the peppered post by pa boxcall.

If the decoy was 30 and the hunter was 30 beyond that is 60. The current load I hunt with in my sp-10 is 2 1/2 ounces of #7 tss. At 60 yards being peppered with that would require a helicopter ride at best or most likely a stretcher to a slow ride in hurst. It really makes you focus on identifying your target and what lies beyond it. Way beyond it.

Agree Brian. TSS changes everything.

This was probably 20 years ago and with #6 lead. One pellet did hairline crack the corner part of the lens of his glasses. Fortunately they were his prescription safety glasses from work and he happened to be wearing them.

[strum]

"I wonder if one still gets "peppered" by the small TTS shot or if it is worse in your scenerio.  That's what makes me nervous.  I've been rained on in a dove field and it can sting...I'm guessing TSS "sting range" is way out there."

That is one of the three reasons I refuse to shoot TSS.

You refuse to shoot TSS because your afraid you'll shoot someone with it?

[bbcoach]

One thing you guys are forgetting is some States allow rifles for turkey hunting.

[DP42912]

One thing you guys are forgetting is some States allow rifles for turkey hunting.

Lord have mercy!

[Dtrkyman]

Here's a tip, when someone walks in on your decoy in the middle of the woods and loudly whistles to make himself know, how about a response!

Some moron in Indiana would not reply to me, I froze and loudly whistled 5 times, finally spotted the fool and walked out the way I came.


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[TRG3]

Even on private land, I had a friend come to my hen calling very late in the morning. Neither of us was aware of the other's presence. Each of us continued to respond to the other's yelping with more aggressive calling, hoping to drag in a gobbler. After about 5 minutes of this, out of the blue a couple of long beards came to investigate the situation and I got one of them. A few minutes later, my friend walked over the hill and congratulated me, my first indication that someone else was even in the woods. One of the commandants of gun safety is to know your target, which we both practiced on that day.

[yelpy]

One thing you guys are forgetting is some States allow rifles for turkey hunting.

Yes they do but florescent orange is a requirement and rifle use is in the fall season only.

[Happy]

Wv allows rifles in the spring and no orange required. I believe Virginia does also

[bonasa]

Almost as bad as the guys that put out jake or gobbler decoys on public.  Seriously, what are they thinking?

Your thinly veiled jab at decoy use is painfully obvious. What are they thinking? Probably that they want to shoot a tom? Decoys are VERY effective and the masses know it, however stalking is illegal in most states...but there are violators everywhere. Do what you must but keep it legal.

[El Pavo Grande]

There are quite a few that honestly have no business hunting.  Either they have zero sense or have simply never been taught anything.  That was abundantly evident in the Spring of Covid-19.   

I agree with a required stamp to turkey hunt.  We don't have one in Arkansas, but I think we need one.  It would eliminate some pressure, and as said could eliminate some dangerous situations.  It's not the solution, but could see it have at lease a little influence.   
Advantages: 
*Identify the actual number of turkey hunters in the state.  Nothing more than a guesstimate right now. 
*Generate $$ for habitat, etc.

[deerhunt1988]

however stalking is illegal in most states

actually its not. just a few, mainly the northeast.

I agree with a required stamp to turkey hunt.  We don't have one in Arkansas, but I think we need one.  It would eliminate some pressure, and as said could eliminate some dangerous situations.  It's not the solution, but could see it have at lease a little influence.   
Advantages: 
*Identify the actual number of turkey hunters in the state.  Nothing more than a guesstimate right now. 
*Generate $$ for habitat, etc.

Arkansas does have a voluntary one as of 2020. See link below:

https://www.agfc.com/en/news/2020/02/12/arkansas-turkey-stamp-promotes-habitat-conservation-and-awareness/

[El Pavo Grande]

however stalking is illegal in most states

actually its not. just a few, mainly the northeast.

I agree with a required stamp to turkey hunt.  We don't have one in Arkansas, but I think we need one.  It would eliminate some pressure, and as said could eliminate some dangerous situations.  It's not the solution, but could see it have at lease a little influence.   
Advantages: 
*Identify the actual number of turkey hunters in the state.  Nothing more than a guesstimate right now. 
*Generate $$ for habitat, etc.

Arkansas does have a voluntary one as of 2020. See link below:

https://www.agfc.com/en/news/2020/02/12/arkansas-turkey-stamp-promotes-habitat-conservation-and-awareness/

Voluntary, but not required.