Jul
18
ive posted a lot of turkey info and asked more, i live in maine and i went hunting this morning 5/6/09 was sitting by 4:35 about 15 to 20 mins later i hadnt even called yet and he gobbled so i did a hen call in response he gobbled again and i started to cut to him. i cut 3-4 different times after he gobbled but am i doing this rite because he was about 15 yards from me but he was behind me in the tree line shoulda shot at his direction and hopped that it hit him… that would be a stupid idea do you have any hints?
Jul
17
You know every spring, turkey hunters flock to the turkey woods in order to pursue one of the most beautiful birds in the natural world. The beautiful wild turkey. Although not the same bird of course, but the same species have been hunted for thousands of years. There are even records of many persons hunting the wild turkey prior to Christopher Columbus discovering the western world. Neat that such a beautiful creature has survived and passed on such healthy genetics throughout the years to it’s offspring.
Speaking of offspring that brings a topic to mind in regards to Turkey and the manner in which they breed and produce young. Although Turkeys are able to breed like most other vertebrates through sexual reproduction involving both sexes: the hen and the gobbler. Although it is spoken of that the hen turkey is capable of producing eggs through what is known as asexual reproduction the manner in which most invertebrates are known to reproduce, I believe it would be more correctly stated that she does so through a process known as parthenogenesis (fertilizing an egg without copulation with a male). The female has a sac or storage area, if you will, called a cloaca whereby sperm can be stored for up to one year after copulation with a male. When her biological timeclock decides to release an egg from her ovaries, they are fertilized at this moment.
Why would turkeys possess such a unique quality in the arena of producing young. Apparently there are numerous other birds that are biologically designed in this manner. May it be the creator’s motive to produce such a bird due to where the lie in the food chain. They are rather low on the food chain, the ground walking fowl, that is. Let’s think about it, many birds every year fall prey to coyotes, wolves, dogs, fox and other predators, man being included.
Was it with this forethought that God made the original blueprint for the turkey so that the species could multiply and grow exponentially without breeding, knowing that they were placed to produce such a niche in wildlife. May it be that there are times when the turkey is in it’s search for quality food for survival that it may or may not seek mates for breeding. Hmm? Well being designed with this means in which to reproduce that bird could still do so even if Mr. Tom was a couple hundred yards away searching food or possibly breeding other hens. She would not be without a means to produce young. Or could it be that the season in which hens lay their eggs that snakes, badgers, avian predators and other ground predators are on the prowl and could locate these ground nesting bird’s eggs and devour them.
Well being the parthenogenesis producer that she is, the female turkey would be able to replace those eggs with newly fertilized ones, ensuring that the beautiful strutting creatures that we call Wild Turkeys survive and carry onwards into the future generations.
Until next time, try to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors and this spring pursue a turkey and learn all that you can from such a unique and fun bird to be around.
By: Chris Harrell
Speaking of offspring that brings a topic to mind in regards to Turkey and the manner in which they breed and produce young. Although Turkeys are able to breed like most other vertebrates through sexual reproduction involving both sexes: the hen and the gobbler. Although it is spoken of that the hen turkey is capable of producing eggs through what is known as asexual reproduction the manner in which most invertebrates are known to reproduce, I believe it would be more correctly stated that she does so through a process known as parthenogenesis (fertilizing an egg without copulation with a male). The female has a sac or storage area, if you will, called a cloaca whereby sperm can be stored for up to one year after copulation with a male. When her biological timeclock decides to release an egg from her ovaries, they are fertilized at this moment.
Why would turkeys possess such a unique quality in the arena of producing young. Apparently there are numerous other birds that are biologically designed in this manner. May it be the creator’s motive to produce such a bird due to where the lie in the food chain. They are rather low on the food chain, the ground walking fowl, that is. Let’s think about it, many birds every year fall prey to coyotes, wolves, dogs, fox and other predators, man being included.
Was it with this forethought that God made the original blueprint for the turkey so that the species could multiply and grow exponentially without breeding, knowing that they were placed to produce such a niche in wildlife. May it be that there are times when the turkey is in it’s search for quality food for survival that it may or may not seek mates for breeding. Hmm? Well being designed with this means in which to reproduce that bird could still do so even if Mr. Tom was a couple hundred yards away searching food or possibly breeding other hens. She would not be without a means to produce young. Or could it be that the season in which hens lay their eggs that snakes, badgers, avian predators and other ground predators are on the prowl and could locate these ground nesting bird’s eggs and devour them.
Well being the parthenogenesis producer that she is, the female turkey would be able to replace those eggs with newly fertilized ones, ensuring that the beautiful strutting creatures that we call Wild Turkeys survive and carry onwards into the future generations.
Until next time, try to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors and this spring pursue a turkey and learn all that you can from such a unique and fun bird to be around.
By: Chris Harrell
Jul
16
Hunting unlimited 2008 Turkey Hunt
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Listen and you can hear the turkey answering my calls
Jul
14
for example:Eat smart kids instead of Eat smart, kids
makes it sound like they are telling you to eat kids!
another example:Two sisters reunite after 18 years at checkout counter. (They must have been in Walmart)
Garbage SaleThey added a ‘b’.(says something about the quality of the merchandice)
.Take your kids hunting so you wouldn’t have to hunt for your kids
deer and turkey hunt for disabled people
feel free to star! (this was not a typoo!)
Jul
14
What is Your favotire animal to hunt?
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Why do you like hunting it? what do you hunt with? (bow, rifle, shotgun)
Mine-deer, coyote, turkey, coons, rabbit, and squirrel.
Jul
10
Newaygo Michigan is a small rural community located in West Michigan, just 30 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Newaygo contains 100,000 acres of Manistee National Forest.
You will need to get a Newaygo County map that indicated areas of the Manistee National Forest because, chances of finding a private landowner willing to let you use his land is slim.
Whitetail deer hunting in these parts is as big as the 4th of July celebration as the school systems shut down for the day of and day after rifle season. This is why you will need to hunt the Manistee National Forest, but there are big deer there.
You will need to walk in a little way to get away from the crowds. Be prepared to walk into areas where other hunters are unwilling to go. Go deep and look for the many low areas and swamps.
Seek out some deer runs, these run will generally run just inside a row of trees or brush along ravines, near creek beds, fence lines, etc. Set up your blind about 40 feet from these runs. You do not want your blind right over a run.
At midday, mature whitetail bucks frequently bed down on high ground next to the edge of heavy cover, within hearing distance of moving water. Identify such places in your hunting territory and check them for signs of large single deer beds. During hunting season, approach these bedding spots cautiously from downwind, and be ready for a close-range shot at a deer rising from its bed.
Move slowly when still-hunting for deer. Take a step or two, and study the terrain around you for anything that doesn’t quite fit. If you see deer running away, these are deer that saw you first, a clue that you’re moving too fast. The same is true if you have to look down to place your feet. Plan your steps so that you can keep your eyes up, studying the terrain, when you are in motion.
Take your turkey call along when deer hunting: Deer are often reassured by turkey sounds. An occasional turkey feeding call made between bouts of deer grunts and antler rattling gives nearby deer a sense of confidence that your area is safe. After all, turkeys don’t feed or talk when they feel endangered.
When a buck track turns downwind and begins to move uphill, assume that the buck is going to bed down. He will probably stop at the edge of heavy cover, on a high spot that offers a view of his surroundings and permits him to see and get the scent of anything following on his back trail. To approach his bedding site without being seen or winded, circle away from his track for roughly 100 yards and then move cautiously parallel to the track. Study the terrain ahead carefully and be alert for any shape that does not quite fit.
Use a handheld propane torch to remove the hairs that always stick to a carcass after skinning. First, wipe off as many hairs as possible with a damp cloth. When the carcass is dry to the touch, singe the remaining hairs with the propane flame just long enough to make them disappear. Better table fare will result. The longer you let your deer hang, the better your game will taste.
When deer are being pushed, they head for high ground and thick cover. If there are a lot of hunters in your area, go to a remote place that offers high ground and thick cover and wait for deer to be pushed to you by the activity of other hunters.
It is best to hang tree stands and cut shooting lanes a full month before you plan to hunt. The scent you leave and the disturbance caused by cutting brush can cause mature bucks to avoid a stand site for some time when it is new. After a month, big bucks will be accustomed to the changes you made and will return to their former haunts.
When searching for a place to locate a deer stand, look for ground scrapes. Bucks make ground scrapes on trails that are often used by does and return frequently to check the scrapes for signs that a doe has shown interest by marking it. Locate your stand where you have a clear shot at the scrape, for that is where the buck will go.
Loading the carcasses of big-game animals into your vehicle or boat is much easier if you first remove the lower legs at the knee joint. Not only do the lower legs tend to catch on things, but they also cause the carcass to take up more space than is really necessary.
When you miss a shot at a deer or other game animal, don’t move. Unless your quarry actually sighted or smelled you, the noise of the gun probably caused the animal only momentary alarm. Its initial reaction will be to run for cover and then stop, listen, and watch. If the animal cannot identify the source of the sound, it will usually calm down and return to its natural behavior. Remain still for 20 minutes after missing a shot; then resume hunting. Chances are good that the animal will still be within range.
Dropped antlers in the spring are a sign of where bucks spent time the previous winter. The vicinity in which you find a large dropped antler is also an excellent place to start looking for a big buck late in deer season of the following year. Look in places that offer a food source such as acorns, beechnuts, corn, or apples, close to heavy cover that might offer a quiet hiding place.
When a deer suddenly appears at close range in response to your grunt call or antler rattling doesn’t be afraid to move slowly to pick up and shoulder your gun. Deer coming to calls will usually just stop and stare at you, mistaking your movements for those of the deer they were expecting to see.
When you find antler rubs on trees of more than 4 inches in diameter, you are in a big buck’s territory. Summertime scouting for a concentration of large rubs made last autumn will tell you where to expect a big buck to show up next deer season. If those old rubs are freshened up again in early autumn, the buck is still alive and still using his old turf.
To make a set of effective, comfortable rattling antlers for deer hunting, choose pair, which is of medium thickness with long tines. They make the clearest sounds. Hacksaw off the brow tines, then, use a rasp to smooth away any burrs or ridges that will make the handle section uncomfortable to grip. Drill 1*4-inch holes through the antler bases, and string them on a carrying cord. An annual coat of linseed oil will preserve the resonance and give the antlers a “live” sound.
Deer move little during heavy rains and snowstorms. However, they actively seek the most nutritious food sources the day after a period of stormy weather ends. On the day after a storm breaks, concentrate your hunt wherever trails lead to feeding areas such as oak groves, beech ridges, or cornfields. Does and fawns will be heading out to feed, and bucks are sure to follow.
Take my word here, I take several deer each year, usually with my car, but I get them and I keep my local body shop guy and insurance agent in business.
I also own and manage several hunting cabins in Newaygo called Hess Lake Vacation Rentals. You can view our website at www.hesslakerentals.com.
By: Brent Vanderstelt
You will need to get a Newaygo County map that indicated areas of the Manistee National Forest because, chances of finding a private landowner willing to let you use his land is slim.
Whitetail deer hunting in these parts is as big as the 4th of July celebration as the school systems shut down for the day of and day after rifle season. This is why you will need to hunt the Manistee National Forest, but there are big deer there.
You will need to walk in a little way to get away from the crowds. Be prepared to walk into areas where other hunters are unwilling to go. Go deep and look for the many low areas and swamps.
Seek out some deer runs, these run will generally run just inside a row of trees or brush along ravines, near creek beds, fence lines, etc. Set up your blind about 40 feet from these runs. You do not want your blind right over a run.
At midday, mature whitetail bucks frequently bed down on high ground next to the edge of heavy cover, within hearing distance of moving water. Identify such places in your hunting territory and check them for signs of large single deer beds. During hunting season, approach these bedding spots cautiously from downwind, and be ready for a close-range shot at a deer rising from its bed.
Move slowly when still-hunting for deer. Take a step or two, and study the terrain around you for anything that doesn’t quite fit. If you see deer running away, these are deer that saw you first, a clue that you’re moving too fast. The same is true if you have to look down to place your feet. Plan your steps so that you can keep your eyes up, studying the terrain, when you are in motion.
Take your turkey call along when deer hunting: Deer are often reassured by turkey sounds. An occasional turkey feeding call made between bouts of deer grunts and antler rattling gives nearby deer a sense of confidence that your area is safe. After all, turkeys don’t feed or talk when they feel endangered.
When a buck track turns downwind and begins to move uphill, assume that the buck is going to bed down. He will probably stop at the edge of heavy cover, on a high spot that offers a view of his surroundings and permits him to see and get the scent of anything following on his back trail. To approach his bedding site without being seen or winded, circle away from his track for roughly 100 yards and then move cautiously parallel to the track. Study the terrain ahead carefully and be alert for any shape that does not quite fit.
Use a handheld propane torch to remove the hairs that always stick to a carcass after skinning. First, wipe off as many hairs as possible with a damp cloth. When the carcass is dry to the touch, singe the remaining hairs with the propane flame just long enough to make them disappear. Better table fare will result. The longer you let your deer hang, the better your game will taste.
When deer are being pushed, they head for high ground and thick cover. If there are a lot of hunters in your area, go to a remote place that offers high ground and thick cover and wait for deer to be pushed to you by the activity of other hunters.
It is best to hang tree stands and cut shooting lanes a full month before you plan to hunt. The scent you leave and the disturbance caused by cutting brush can cause mature bucks to avoid a stand site for some time when it is new. After a month, big bucks will be accustomed to the changes you made and will return to their former haunts.
When searching for a place to locate a deer stand, look for ground scrapes. Bucks make ground scrapes on trails that are often used by does and return frequently to check the scrapes for signs that a doe has shown interest by marking it. Locate your stand where you have a clear shot at the scrape, for that is where the buck will go.
Loading the carcasses of big-game animals into your vehicle or boat is much easier if you first remove the lower legs at the knee joint. Not only do the lower legs tend to catch on things, but they also cause the carcass to take up more space than is really necessary.
When you miss a shot at a deer or other game animal, don’t move. Unless your quarry actually sighted or smelled you, the noise of the gun probably caused the animal only momentary alarm. Its initial reaction will be to run for cover and then stop, listen, and watch. If the animal cannot identify the source of the sound, it will usually calm down and return to its natural behavior. Remain still for 20 minutes after missing a shot; then resume hunting. Chances are good that the animal will still be within range.
Dropped antlers in the spring are a sign of where bucks spent time the previous winter. The vicinity in which you find a large dropped antler is also an excellent place to start looking for a big buck late in deer season of the following year. Look in places that offer a food source such as acorns, beechnuts, corn, or apples, close to heavy cover that might offer a quiet hiding place.
When a deer suddenly appears at close range in response to your grunt call or antler rattling doesn’t be afraid to move slowly to pick up and shoulder your gun. Deer coming to calls will usually just stop and stare at you, mistaking your movements for those of the deer they were expecting to see.
When you find antler rubs on trees of more than 4 inches in diameter, you are in a big buck’s territory. Summertime scouting for a concentration of large rubs made last autumn will tell you where to expect a big buck to show up next deer season. If those old rubs are freshened up again in early autumn, the buck is still alive and still using his old turf.
To make a set of effective, comfortable rattling antlers for deer hunting, choose pair, which is of medium thickness with long tines. They make the clearest sounds. Hacksaw off the brow tines, then, use a rasp to smooth away any burrs or ridges that will make the handle section uncomfortable to grip. Drill 1*4-inch holes through the antler bases, and string them on a carrying cord. An annual coat of linseed oil will preserve the resonance and give the antlers a “live” sound.
Deer move little during heavy rains and snowstorms. However, they actively seek the most nutritious food sources the day after a period of stormy weather ends. On the day after a storm breaks, concentrate your hunt wherever trails lead to feeding areas such as oak groves, beech ridges, or cornfields. Does and fawns will be heading out to feed, and bucks are sure to follow.
Take my word here, I take several deer each year, usually with my car, but I get them and I keep my local body shop guy and insurance agent in business.
I also own and manage several hunting cabins in Newaygo called Hess Lake Vacation Rentals. You can view our website at www.hesslakerentals.com.
By: Brent Vanderstelt
Jul
8
Tyler Arter’s April 25th Turkey Hunt
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Caleb Siman and Tyler Arters set up on the edge of a cut cornfield for this early morning hunt. The plan works to perfection as a group of turkeys come into the field. After seemingly dying after the first shot, the tom gets up and runs in circles while tyler shoots 4 more times before dispatching his gobbler.
Jul
8
Turkey Hunting Shotguns – Useful Tips To Buy The Best Gun
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Nowadays, the spring hunting of turkey season is almost here. The first thing you should obtain is the decent shotgun. Since turkey hounding experience becomes progressively popular, increasingly makers have modernized shotguns which possess additional features. In that respect, are a couple of things you want to stay fresh in judgment when you look for the immaculate shotgun.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
By: Abhishek Agarwal
Jul
8
Brandon C Turkey Hunt
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My First Turkey
Jul
7
How do i tell my dad something?
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My dad is so excited about me turky hunting this spring. i’m worried beacause i’m really not that good of a shot and i don’t think i’ll shoot a turkey. i don’t want him to be dissapointed. please help.