Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: blacky on April 11, 2010, 02:05:39 PM
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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.
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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.
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Those kinda hunts hurt! But it's still good to be with friends and nature! Better next time Gene!
Mike
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Where are you hunting in SC? I live in McCormick county and the birds have been better than the past two years.
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Ughhhhhh that stinks, sorry about the trip. Hey you can always "go north" for some birds *up*
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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.
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SC, can be tough at times! That's why they named this sport......hunting! Better luck the reas of the season!
Bill
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Abbeville and Greenwood are just a stones throw away. Look me up next year if you come back.
Todd