Turkey hunting socal

[jmo032001]

Hey all. I'm new to hunting CA and I live in orange county. been a while since I've hunted back in Illinois and it's obviously different terrain here. Any suggestions on how to get started? Hoping to get in the game when turkey season starts in March

 

[Lungpopper]

Welcome to SCH.
Not many people are going to give up there honey holes. Spend some time researching old threads you'll find info on places to go. Also there is a turkey tune up coming up soon in San Diego should be helpful.

 

[outdoordave]

great advice lungpopper. Best bet is hit the turkey tune up great info, plus hunts are raffled of, plus Q&A session with the DFG biologist. However, I'm not afraid to give up my honey hole... There are always turkeys there than I could reasonable take and I've had 100% success. They even come pre-cleaned and feathered. It's my local Albertsons ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[jmo032001]

Thanks all. I figured as much. I wasn't one to give up the honey spots either. Anyone have a favorite turkey load?

 

[NBK]

3" copper plated #5

 

[Matagi]

3.5in Winchester HV #4

 

[Sdbirds]

3 inch mixed load 20 gauge I go far its lighter to carry

 

[D16hunter]

Hevi shot #3 knocks em dead i killed one with it at 40 yards or so last spring shootin an 870 express 12 gauge

 

[Snake Charmer]

Done right at under twenty yards it doesn't matter much, number 5 lead is the smallest I have seen used (a hammer, brand doesn't matter)), I would recommend 4's or 5's given that they want to come to the decoy.

 

[Rogerskd]

great advice lungpopper. Best bet is hit the turkey tune up great info, plus hunts are raffled of, plus Q&A session with the DFG biologist. However, I'm not afraid to give up my honey hole... There are always turkeys there than I could reasonable take and I've had 100% success. They even come pre-cleaned and feathered. It's my local Albertsons ;D ;D ;D ;D

Outdoordave haha that's a great honey hole but it does not seem like a challenge. Very funny

 

[outdoordave]

great advice lungpopper. Best bet is hit the turkey tune up great info, plus hunts are raffled of, plus Q&A session with the DFG biologist. However, I'm not afraid to give up my honey hole... There are always turkeys there than I could reasonable take and I've had 100% success. They even come pre-cleaned and feathered. It's my local Albertsons ;D ;D ;D ;D

Outdoordave haha that's a great honey hole but it does not seem like a challenge. Very funny

Kyle, no one said they were looking for a challenge. ;D