New newbie here.
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Ahh cool, lots of good fellas down there. Im up on the border of OC and LA, but am planning a trip down to the 16 1. for the turkey tune up (if I get that day off work, the day after the event if not) on the 26th of this month and 2. just to get some scouting time.
Steve should be around, he is from the 16 and is very knowledgeable.
What sort of gear do you have already and what kind of game are you interested in?
If you want to learn stuff head down to the turkey tune-up at Henshaw! Its called Henshaw because it hosts the fall hen shooting derby! Just kidding, what critters do you want to go after first?
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Im rocking just the 308 right now as well, shotgun is on the list.
Yes the price for private land access/guides is high (especially for deer, slightly cheaper for pigs) but as you will hear often, it is not ALL about the kill and the meat. Most of hunting, as I am discovering, as will you, is about the hunt itself. Being in the woods, searching for sign, learning the sounds and the sights, following sign and tracks, seeing the wildlife and the scenery. The meat is often times just a bonus to go along with the rest of it. Plus, guides put in a lot of work in the off season (no off season for pigs) as well as during your hunt. They are hauling their gear plus extra gear you may need, they have the knowledge of the land and the area and the animal, and most times will field dress and pack out your kill as well. While buying a whole hog from a farm might be cheaper, its nowhere near as fun.
Best of luck, maybe Ill see you out there.
Yes the price for private land access/guides is high (especially for deer, slightly cheaper for pigs) but as you will hear often, it is not ALL about the kill and the meat. Most of hunting, as I am discovering, as will you, is about the hunt itself. Being in the woods, searching for sign, learning the sounds and the sights, following sign and tracks, seeing the wildlife and the scenery. The meat is often times just a bonus to go along with the rest of it. Plus, guides put in a lot of work in the off season (no off season for pigs) as well as during your hunt. They are hauling their gear plus extra gear you may need, they have the knowledge of the land and the area and the animal, and most times will field dress and pack out your kill as well. While buying a whole hog from a farm might be cheaper, its nowhere near as fun.
Best of luck, maybe Ill see you out there.
Mc,
The NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up is a perfect event for you...Lots of like minded folks and a ton of guys willing to get you going in the "16"...Which just happens to be where you'll find your turkeys too...Hope to see you there...Steve
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Can i go just to check it out. Don’t have a shotgun. But sound like a good way to get some knowledge
Yes, you can...It will cost you $10.00 (that gives you a chance at a gun & hunts)...If you get drawn, let me know...I can guide/mentor you and have plenty of gear.
Do you have a hunting license or have you taken your hunter safety class?
Read the regs front and back. Buy some good boots and binoculars and start scouting country. Buy OnXMaps for your phone and paper maps to learn CNF, BLM, and CDFW lands...
I suggest you get it....Soon, if you're going to attempt to hunt turkeys....................
I don’t think I have the proper set up. I have a pump shotgun with a 18” barrel maverick 88I suggest you get it....Soon, if you're going to attempt to hunt turkeys....................
The gun itself has little to do with what can & won't kill a turkey...It's the choke (& I think your gun takes chokes), and the shells you're shooting...Most turkey guns come with shorter barrels.
ps...I do believe your Maverick takes Mossberg choke tubes...I just happen to have a Mossy turkey choke...
