Back from SC

[blacky]

I am back home from my hunting trip to SC.
I have been hunting turkeys for over 30 years and I am not complaining because I have shot my fair share of birds over the years but this without a doubt was the worst hunting trip I have ever been on. I hunted 7 of the 9 days I was allowed and never had a bird respond to my locator calls or my turkey sounds. I have had this happen on single days but never on a trip of several days. This all occured on public land.
I talked to other hunters and they expressed to me that they were having the same problems. The SCDNR web site said the turkey count was down this spring but I am sure there was a gobbler somewhere near my calling.
I saw only 2 birds the whole time I was there and they were hens along side the highway between the lake house and where we hunted.
My trip, other than hunting, was excellent. I spent time with my brother and 3 great friends.

[wiltznucs]

I am back home from my hunting trip to SC.
I have been hunting turkeys for over 30 years and I am not complaining because I have shot my fair share of birds over the years but this without a doubt was the worst hunting trip I have ever been on. I hunted 7 of the 9 days I was allowed and never had a bird respond to my locator calls or my turkey sounds. I have had this happen on single days but never on a trip of several days. This all occured on public land.
I talked to other hunters and they expressed to me that they were having the same problems. The SCDNR web site said the turkey count was down this spring but I am sure there was a gobbler somewhere near my calling.
I saw only 2 birds the whole time I was there and they were hens along side the highway between the lake house and where we hunted.
My trip, other than hunting, was excellent. I spent time with my brother and 3 great friends.

I'm sorry you had a rough time, I've had the occasion to eat tag soup more than I care to think about.  Its those few hunts that go great that keep us heading out each Spring.

[Bulldogmikey]

Those kinda hunts hurt! But it's still good to be with friends and nature! Better next time Gene!

Mike

[TLSelf]

Where are you hunting in SC?  I live in McCormick county and the birds have been better than the past two years.

[callmaker69]

Ughhhhhh that stinks, sorry about the trip. Hey you can always "go north" for some birds

[blacky]

TLSelf,
I was hunting in around Abbeville and Greenwood counties. I have hunted down there for around 30 years and this is the first time it has happened like this. We did see a lot of hog sign and some have told me that once they move in turkeys move out. I don't know about that tho.

Callmaker, I am north now just waiting on the WV season to come in. Sure hope it is better.

[GR8CALLS]

SC, can be tough at times! That's why they named this sport......hunting! Better luck the reas of the season!

Bill

[TLSelf]

Abbeville and Greenwood are just a stones throw away.  Look me up next year if you come back.   

Todd