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Post by dearbornx on Apr 30, 2008 17:58:30 GMT -5
When I killed my turkey this year, there was another turkey with him that I could have easily shot also. This has happened to me more than once. I'm not sure if a two turkey limit is good unless maybe you state that you can't shoot two birds on the same day. What do you think?
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Post by beehunter on Apr 30, 2008 18:20:48 GMT -5
I am against a 2 bird limit in the spring, totally against it. Its crowded enough the way it is.
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Post by Sleazy E on Apr 30, 2008 18:21:07 GMT -5
I would love to see them do away with the fall season or make it hen only... and have a two tom spring limit. (only because I would like to hunt more) I don't think it will happen for a long time though.... while our population is booming... it is not high enough that it could handle that many birds being taken at one time. Also you would run the risk of hens going unbred on properties that don't hold that many toms., thus limiting the population increase even further.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 30, 2008 18:54:19 GMT -5
I would like a two bird limit ONLY when the turkey biologist says it is OK to do so. It has to be a biological decision. Up until that time I'll bide my time and 'hopefully' just kill one.
I would be against two in one day though. Doubling up would take a toll on 2 year old birds as they often run in pairs or threesomes.
I do believe that the next turkey change will be to allow bowhunters to hunt a them all early archery season instead of cutting it off after three weeks.
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Post by mullis56 on Apr 30, 2008 19:50:42 GMT -5
I agree we have a 2 bird limit one in the spring and one in the fall. NOT in the same day that is bad with the numbers of birds we have in my mind. I'm with Woody, next rule change will be for arhcery hunters to harvest turkey all during deer season.
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Post by dbd870 on May 1, 2008 3:28:29 GMT -5
Agreed.
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Post by larryhagmansliver on May 1, 2008 18:53:56 GMT -5
I have a little different take. I hope it stays a one bird limit even if the population allows for two according to biologist. If I could take a second bird this year I may not have been so eager to help a friend call his bird.
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Post by fftce67 on May 1, 2008 20:30:21 GMT -5
Like to hear about fall archery change hope that 1 happens soon
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Post by Greenedog on May 2, 2008 8:26:48 GMT -5
What about an early spring archery only season? In my area, the past couple years at least, the gobbler activity has peaked in early April.
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Post by jkd on May 2, 2008 16:13:40 GMT -5
I've had very limited experience as this is only my second year, but based on what I've read on the IDNR site regarding harvest and recruitment numbers, I don't think we're any place close to being able to support higher bag limits, at least not statewide.
The past couple of years have had cool, wet springs, and reports I saw were that poult numbers were down from the prior banner year.
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Post by gobblerstopper on May 2, 2008 20:15:52 GMT -5
What about an early spring archery only season? In my area, the past couple years at least, the gobbler activity has peaked in early April. How about just an earlier season for everyone? |
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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on May 2, 2008 20:31:50 GMT -5
Heck, I can't even kill one bird let alone 2, I have been hunting turkeys for 4 years and still have not killed one yet. Man, you guys must be where the turkeys really are. I do good to see one hen, and usually she is walking across the road. Oh well, I will be off with my back next 2 weeks, maybe I can squeeze in a day to try and get me one.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2008 6:55:51 GMT -5
2 birds is doale in a lot of the southern counties now......doubt your biologist would want a split though. woody's post is correct, when it's time it will be welcomed by most. The main thing is to protect hens in the spring as they will insure your future. As long as there's enough gobblers to breed them all, then you can allow extra oppurtunity.
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Post by lonniephillips on May 3, 2008 7:38:43 GMT -5
I would rather see huntable numbers in all counties in the state rather than a 2 birds limit in spring.
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Post by stevein on May 3, 2008 8:47:44 GMT -5
I would have no problem with a 2 bird limit with the following rules.
1. Two birds on PRIVATE GROUND in counties with fall gun seasons.
2. Only 1 bird may be taken from public ground.
3. One bird a day.
4. One bird for non-residents
This would give the guys that lease, have permission, or own ground more opportunities. It would save birds on the public areas where there is more pressure for everyone else.
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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on May 4, 2008 7:00:59 GMT -5
If we had the numbers that Kentucky does then a 2 bird limit would be doable, I am saving up my money for a fall tag(s) down there as they allow 4 birds during their fall season. 2 with Bow 2 with shotgun. My cousin down there knows the guy that owns the 400 acres our late uncle grew up on and is 99% sure he will let me go there and hunt this fall. Will have to make sure I get some snake proof boots and chaps cuz that area is NOTHING BUT rattlers.
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Post by turk2di on May 4, 2008 9:28:13 GMT -5
If we had the numbers that Kentucky does then a 2 bird limit would be doable, I am saving up my money for a fall tag(s) down there as they allow 4 birds during their fall season. 2 with Bow 2 with shotgun. My cousin down there knows the guy that owns the 400 acres our late uncle grew up on and is 99% sure he will let me go there and hunt this fall. Will have to make sure I get some snake proof boots and chaps cuz that area is NOTHING BUT rattlers. Of which only 1 may be a gobbler. |
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Post by fftce67 on May 4, 2008 10:03:10 GMT -5
If we had the numbers that Kentucky does then a 2 bird limit would be doable, I am saving up my money for a fall tag(s) down there as they allow 4 birds during their fall season. 2 with Bow 2 with shotgun. My cousin down there knows the guy that owns the 400 acres our late uncle grew up on and is 99% sure he will let me go there and hunt this fall. Will have to make sure I get some snake proof boots and chaps cuz that area is NOTHING BUT rattlers. Of which only 1 may be a gobbler. That is true |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2008 14:12:14 GMT -5
[quote author=turk2di board=turkey thread=19111 post=158460
Of which only 1 may be a gobbler.[/quote]
All of them can be gobblers, but only one can be a long beard.
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Post by Noblebowhunter on May 4, 2008 16:50:02 GMT -5
Our population is just now getting to look somewhat healthy in Noble co. Lots of parts of the county still dont have a whole lot of activity...
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