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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Apr 17, 2013 6:53:56 GMT -5
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Post by 10point on Apr 17, 2013 7:46:06 GMT -5
Does look interesting and looks like a great way to get shot!
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Post by GS1 on Apr 17, 2013 7:58:15 GMT -5
He's a believer until he gets shot in the face!
Sad what turkey hunting has become.
He's giving up the blind to sneak up on them with a target on his head. I'm guessing the guy wouldn't know how to set up on a bird and call it in on his own if he had to.
I saw the other day where it's illegal to stalk turkeys. Not sure of the state. Maybe Wisconsin or Pennsylvania?
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Apr 17, 2013 13:46:29 GMT -5
i agree with both of you. Dangerous and takes the skill out of the hunt. just my opinion though. But if it's legal and thats what floats there boat then i say have at it. just not my cup of tea.
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Post by 10point on Apr 17, 2013 13:58:02 GMT -5
I have hunted PA and yes it's illegal stalk them.
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Post by cedarthicket on Apr 17, 2013 17:38:24 GMT -5
Over the years I have stalked and bagged several toms in Indiana. However:
1. I was on private property.
2. I was the only hunter on the property at the time.
3. I did not use any kind of "turkey decoy" while stalking.
4. I primarily used the topography, vegetation, sun/shadows, wind, and the tom's gobbling to my advantage while stalking to within range.
I would certainly hate to see all forms of turkey stalking banned in Indiana -- especially on private property. Also, it may be difficult to come up with a good definition of stalking. For example, is “running and gunning” stalking? However, if DNR were to only make it illegal to stalk while wearing/holding a "turkey decoy," that may have some merit. Crafting the language could be a challenge.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 17:46:49 GMT -5
I think stalking turkeys is HARDER than sitting in a blind and calling them. I've stalked and killed two toms in my turkey hunting career. I consider those two to be my most exciting and memorable turkey hunts and the biggest accomplishments.
That said, I would only do it on private ground.
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Post by hunthard4 on Apr 17, 2013 18:33:47 GMT -5
Metamora, I was waiting for someone to say it. I agree with you, it probably takes more skill to sneak up within range of a gobbler. Maybe stalking hunters think it is taking the skill out of the hunt by sitting and waiting. Any way someone can bag a turkey is good. Hunt the way you want. But danger is certainly in stalking with a decoy in front of you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 18:48:28 GMT -5
I don't go out intending to stalk turkeys, but a couple times, the opportunity presented itself and I decided to go for it. I'm dang proud of those two birds. They were certainly not easy.
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Post by turk2di on Apr 24, 2013 9:34:13 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with a stalk kill...or a blind kill. But i think they need to outlaw reaping( not sure how they come up with that name)..
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Apr 24, 2013 10:52:31 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with a stalk kill...or a blind kill. But i think they need to outlaw reaping( not sure how they come up with that name).. As in GRIM REAPER is how they get the name. |
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