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Post by Sleazy E on Jul 1, 2007 23:13:45 GMT -5
When (if ever) are they going to decide to accept the spring turkey tag (if it has not been filled) for use in the fall season? I do not hunt them in the fall because I don't wanna spend the money on another tag that I am probably not going to fill anyway.
Fall turkeys are (from what I have seen) game of opprotunity.... yes they can be hunted but not as effectivley (or in my case just as ineffectivly) as they can be in the spring.
I know that none of us (me and my hunting buddies) go out and buy tgas for the fall for this very reason... so when we do see them we just let them walk.
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Post by turk2di on Jul 7, 2007 5:20:19 GMT -5
I doubt the cost of a fall tag is that prohibitive.
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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on Jul 7, 2007 8:06:39 GMT -5
when you take $25 X 2 and still have nothing to show for the money that is an issue. The state has outdone themselves on tag and license prices this year,, of course marion county has outdone themselves on taxes also. It amazes me when I check into other states and their prices, I understand the fact that the money goes for many things with the DNR, without the money there may not be hunting seasons or DNR to manage the wildlife. But their should be allowances on tags for all species in the event of a non fill situation.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jul 7, 2007 8:19:24 GMT -5
A fall turkey is a target of opportunity to me. I tried setting up on a field with decoys and calling sparingly, but it was an exercise in futility.
IF I have one come by me when I am bowhunting for deer I'll plug it.
I do have a Lifetime License so the $25 is no problem. If I did not have the Lifetime License I probably wouldn't buy a fall turkey tag.
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Post by huxbux on Jul 7, 2007 8:39:00 GMT -5
Strangely, I almost always had a shot at turkeys that walked underneath my stand while hunting deer......... until the fall season began. Haven't had a shot opportunity since. Murphy's law I guess. (I hate that guy Murphy!) I missed getting my lifetime license (stupid move) so I buy a fall tag every year. Not sure if I will this year though. If not, I will surely have an easy shot at one this season.
Maybe it's time for Indiana to consider a few combinaton tags like some other states do.
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Post by hornharvester on Jul 7, 2007 10:14:26 GMT -5
I imagine you will see one tag good for spring and fall turkey about the same time you see the one buck tag good for whole deer season....... never! h.h.
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Post by jajwrigh on Jul 7, 2007 15:20:06 GMT -5
I am in the same boat as Woody. Since I have a lifetime license as well I won't hesitate. If I didn't I probably wouldn't spend the money either!
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Post by hunter7x on Jul 10, 2007 7:53:50 GMT -5
Thats makes 3 of us LL holder but wouldn't buy one if I had to.
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Post by hornharvester on Jul 10, 2007 10:59:11 GMT -5
Make that 4. h.h.
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Post by jstalljon on Jul 10, 2007 12:06:01 GMT -5
Make that 5!
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Jul 12, 2007 8:19:57 GMT -5
I would think the state would make more money if they would meet us half way. Perhaps if you didn't kill one in the Spring you could still use your tag or maybe the fall license should be half price for everyone. Depending on who you are $25 could be a lot. Bill Gates could buy tags for all of us and still eat at Mcdonalds whenever he wants.
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Post by bowslap on Jul 12, 2007 16:42:22 GMT -5
The prices of licenses are, in a word, ridiculous.
Like Hoosier, I can understand putting the money towards conservation/maintenance programs within the DNR. However, they've gotten out of hand.
For those of you whom have the lifetime licenses, good deal. For the majority of us that don't, it's getting to be an expensive proposition to enjoy the outdoors. With the rising costs of living, period, it could very well have far-reaching consequences.
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