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Post by xhunterx on Apr 6, 2008 21:26:12 GMT -5
Is it legal in Indiana? Have no intention of doing it. Had an opportunity to do it in full blown daylight last year and passed it up because its not how I want to hunt them. I was told it was legal but want to comfirm it.
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Post by mullis56 on Apr 6, 2008 21:51:32 GMT -5
no where does it say it isn't legal. however, do you want to shoot fish in a barrel? it should be illegal. if i remember correctly out in the west (some states) where 100's of birds roost together it is illegal as there is only so many tress and that is why they roost like that is because simply there isn't anywhere for them to go. you can't hunt 'x' yards from a roost to protect the birds if i remember right.
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Post by Sasquatch on Apr 7, 2008 7:27:45 GMT -5
Personally, I don't really understand why it's an ethics issue. If you went out in the dark and sat down, and as it became light, there is a gobbler sitting within range, why is that wrong?Most of us would shoot a gobbler that just happened to walk by before we called. What's the difference? By the same logic, if you jumped a Booner deer and it stopped to look back, you shouldn't shoot it. Nor should you shoot a deer that had bedded near your stand before the sun came up. We are all free to set our own rules, but I just don't understand the logic sometimes. If a gobbler walks into my yard out of the field, I'm gonna try to sneak around the barn and shoot it, even if it is by the highway.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 7, 2008 7:48:43 GMT -5
Ah, "ethics" are very personal. What is ethical for one might not be for another.
The answer to the question is - It is legal to shoot them off the roost IF it is legal shooting time.
QUESTION - I've seen turkeys fly from tree to tree many times. What would you do if you were working a roosted bird and that bird flew from his tree and landed on a limb in a tree close enough for you to shoot him. In your mind is that thically OK to shot him.
BTW - the word YOU in this instance is very generic.
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 7, 2008 8:01:47 GMT -5
If it's legal then it is up to the individual and they should be allowed to do as they see fit.
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Post by 76chevy on Apr 7, 2008 8:03:40 GMT -5
legal (during legal hunting hours) yes, but ethical no at least in my book.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 8:17:43 GMT -5
In Ky., you can't shoot one off the roost.....defined as a place where a turkey spent the night.
So, if something happens and a turkey falls down, then back up at some point during the day, it would be legal to shoot it. Very hard to be close enough to do so. Ethically, I'd have no problem during it if I could get close enough. It won't happen often.
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Post by xhunterx on Apr 7, 2008 9:00:19 GMT -5
Personally, I don't really understand why it's an ethics issue. If you went out in the dark and sat down, and as it became light, there is a gobbler sitting within range, why is that wrong?Most of us would shoot a gobbler that just happened to walk by before we called. What's the difference? By the same logic, if you jumped a Booner deer and it stopped to look back, you shouldn't shoot it. Nor should you shoot a deer that had bedded near your stand before the sun came up. We are all free to set our own rules, but I just don't understand the logic sometimes. If a gobbler walks into my yard out of the field, I'm gonna try to sneak around the barn and shoot it, even if it is by the highway. I made this exact same argument over on AT when everyone started talking about how only scum would do it. Squirrels and Coons are killed out of tree's. And like you said, your in the woods hunting them how is it any different then if they just happened to walk by without calling. And everyone claimed it was "To easy". I dont believe its all so easy to get up under a bird in the tree by the time its light enough to see. |
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 7, 2008 9:08:49 GMT -5
Any legal way to hunt is not unethical no matter who says it is. If you see a roosted bird and its legal to shoot and you want too by all means go right a head and don't worry about what someone else thinks. h.h.
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Apr 7, 2008 9:11:26 GMT -5
I guess, I am just so addicted to the gobble and calling them in, that other tactics or situations just don't interest me. I don't hunt turkeys because I can't wait to eat wild turkey breast.
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Post by 76chevy on Apr 7, 2008 11:08:36 GMT -5
Any legal way to hunt is not unethical no matter who says it is. If you see a roosted bird and its legal to shoot and you want too by all means go right a head and don't worry about what someone else thinks. h.h. you shoot a lot of ducks on the water? |
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Post by shootsa410 on Apr 7, 2008 11:50:23 GMT -5
Any legal way to hunt is not unethical no matter who says it is. If you see a roosted bird and its legal to shoot and you want too by all means go right a head and don't worry about what someone else thinks. h.h. you shoot a lot of ducks on the water? See them ducks and geese that just landed in the decoys? Go ahead and shoot em, just please don't shoot my decoys. ;D |
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Post by hornharvester on Apr 7, 2008 14:43:55 GMT -5
Any legal way to hunt is not unethical no matter who says it is. If you see a roosted bird and its legal to shoot and you want too by all means go right a head and don't worry about what someone else thinks. h.h. you shoot a lot of ducks on the water? I don't hunt waterfowl but if I did and wanted to shoot ducks on the water what business would it be of yours? So you don't shoot cripples cause they are on the water? Am I less of a hunter cause I don't hunt like you think i should? Don't judge other hunters on their style of hunting or weapon choice if its legal! h.h. |
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Post by indianagooseman on Apr 7, 2008 15:57:26 GMT -5
;DCan someone pass the popcorn, this will be worth watching again! ;D
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 7, 2008 16:56:11 GMT -5
Personally, I don't really understand why it's an ethics issue. If you went out in the dark and sat down, and as it became light, there is a gobbler sitting within range, why is that wrong?Most of us would shoot a gobbler that just happened to walk by before we called. What's the difference? By the same logic, if you jumped a Booner deer and it stopped to look back, you shouldn't shoot it. Nor should you shoot a deer that had bedded near your stand before the sun came up. We are all free to set our own rules, but I just don't understand the logic sometimes. If a gobbler walks into my yard out of the field, I'm gonna try to sneak around the barn and shoot it, even if it is by the highway. I made this exact same argument over on AT when everyone started talking about how only scum would do it. Squirrels and Coons are killed out of tree's. And like you said, your in the woods hunting them how is it any different then if they just happened to walk by without calling. And everyone claimed it was "To easy". I dont believe its all so easy to get up under a bird in the tree by the time its light enough to see. Ah... the old AT ethics thing.  Some of those boys march to a different drummer. I've seen a couple post that it would not be ethical to shoot a deer in it's bed. Me? If a person is slick enough to sneak up on a bedded deer or a roosted turkey drop the hammer. As long as it is legal and that is what the person wants to do. |
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 8, 2008 1:17:24 GMT -5
Yep. I lurked for a little while over there but it wasn't long until I couldn't take it anymore.  |
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Post by turk2di on Apr 8, 2008 4:41:34 GMT -5
Personally, I don't really understand why it's an ethics issue. If you went out in the dark and sat down, and as it became light, there is a gobbler sitting within range, why is that wrong?Most of us would shoot a gobbler that just happened to walk by before we called. What's the difference? By the same logic, if you jumped a Booner deer and it stopped to look back, you shouldn't shoot it. Nor should you shoot a deer that had bedded near your stand before the sun came up. We are all free to set our own rules, but I just don't understand the logic sometimes. If a gobbler walks into my yard out of the field, I'm gonna try to sneak around the barn and shoot it, even if it is by the highway. Because its too easy to slip within gun range of a roosted bird in the near dark, when they can't quite see up to par. |
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Post by woodmaster on Apr 8, 2008 7:49:29 GMT -5
I guess, I am just so addicted to the gobble and calling them in, that other tactics or situations just don't interest me. I don't hunt turkeys because I can't wait to eat wild turkey breast. My feelings exactly....... BUT, just like shooting button bucks and jakes it's a personal choice. |
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Post by huxbux on Apr 8, 2008 19:44:01 GMT -5
I won't shoot a bird off a morning roost, but if one was to happen to fly up after spooking...... well, I view that in an entirely different light. I also have no problem whatsoever in belly crawling into gun range on a gobbling tom if I can't get him to come to a call. Anyone who thinks that's easier than calling in a bird is sadly mistaken. Calling in a bird requires a little luck and a good caller. Stalking up on one requires extraordinary woodsmanship.
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Post by Noblebowhunter on Apr 8, 2008 21:16:47 GMT -5
Depends what mood i wake up in  ... No i havent done it... yes infact twice last year it would have been a chip shot.... but couldnt bring myself to it.. but there has been days when i told myself if i come upon one ...... Im gonna let er eat! ... This state is so busted up in turkey numbers. We go from havin certain areas where guys freak when they see a turkey ... into areas where guys wont settle for hearin less than 5/10 birds a morning. And even if a person is in an awesome ...loaded up area with birds... doesnt mean they are going to get a "prime" piece of ground. I know a lot of guys that would LOVE to shoooot a turkey any way they could get there hands on one just because there not hunting in exactly great turkey areas. So........ i see both sides on this one. Do what you want... Don't worry bout other guys..... |
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... No i havent done it... yes infact twice last year it would have been a chip shot.... but couldnt bring myself to it.. but there has been days when i told myself if i come upon one ...... Im gonna let er eat! ... This state is so busted up in turkey numbers. We go from havin certain areas where guys freak when they see a turkey ... into areas where guys wont settle for hearin less than 5/10 birds a morning. And even if a person is in an awesome ...loaded up area with birds... doesnt mean they are going to get a "prime" piece of ground. I know a lot of guys that would LOVE to shoooot a turkey any way they could get there hands on one just because there not hunting in exactly great turkey areas. So........ i see both sides on this one. Do what you want... Don't worry bout other guys.....