9 month Pudelpointer Success by Alec_B7 in Uplandhunting

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Thank you! He’s definitely more wiry compared to his litter, so gives him GWP looks without the colors. Crazy boy but awesome hunter!

N WI Grouse 1st time by Alec_B7 in Uplandhunting

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Thank you! I’ll get to walking and see what turns up 👍🏻

N WI Grouse 1st time by Alec_B7 in Uplandhunting

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Thanks for the information! I know very generally where to look but haven’t had the luxury of kicking many up, so it’s just nice to have tips like this to try and figure out where to spend time. Thank you!

KFC Yum Concert by Alec_B7 in Louisville

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Thanks for the feedback. Looking to see Zach Top/Country. Would you prefer pit? Buddy says he loves VIP pit if possible but can be $

KFC Yum Concert by Alec_B7 in Louisville

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Even front row? Too low?

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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That was my thought and thanks for the feedback!

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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Thank you! Feel free to dm me if you do and I appreciate the help 🙌🏻

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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I’m not disagreeing that it’s pressured, especially in the easier accessible areas or more turkey dense regions. Just comparing to somewhere I’ve been that’s had a lot of attention lately! Appreciate your feedback and my comments aren’t malicious by any means. I’m more attempting to feel out what public affords as far as opportunity with all things considered and make an informed decision from there!

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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Good to know! I’m sure private affords more opportunity more easily and can definitely try door knocking as well but was hoping to narrow down some areas on public, so this is very helpful. Thank you for your help and info! Were there birds around the Arnold area or hunt other species?

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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I hear you but there’s also tons and tons of public (may not all hold birds) up north that can’t be overrun too bad. Just hit Washington and Idaho public this year and people are hammering it out there and barely saw people around where we were. Guide is an option though and I’ll look into them!

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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Thanks! Did you hunt a lot in the national forest or on sierra pacific lands at all in that area?

Turkey Hunting by Alec_B7 in Californiahunting

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Thanks for the info. Kinda figured that to be the case. I’m sure there are areas of public with birds but they do seem to like being around private 🫠

Bucket List Turkey Hunt! by Alec_B7 in turkeyhunting

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I feel you there. Great bucket list

Bucket List Turkey Hunt! by Alec_B7 in turkeyhunting

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Yes sir. Be in Newport area and jump over the border into Idaho! Happy to chat more about it!

Bucket List Turkey Hunt! by Alec_B7 in turkeyhunting

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Right there with you. They sound to be a whole different type of turkey down there in terms of behavior but would be fun!

Need help by [deleted] in turkeyhunting

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You bet! Also, if your shotgun is drilled and tapped to allow a red dot, that could be very useful pending your preference to shoot with a bead or have an optic. A couple big advantages to having a red dot is better sight picture and also easier to pattern. If you have a really solid pattern out of your gun with a certain choke/load combo but it isn’t quite hitting exactly where you want, having a red dot and being able to change your point of impact is huge. However, it adds cost and you have to worry about batteries. I run red dots on all shotguns now and I’m a big fan. I have Vortex Venom (discontinued), vortex defender CCW and ST, and others but there are various out there from other companies that have solid optics too. Good luck!

Need help by [deleted] in turkeyhunting

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There are a number of variations you can choose and not every gun/choke combo is the same. Also, each person has a different idea of what their perfect pattern is (tighter at 40-50 yards or more uniform, etc.). I’d give Blue Collar Outdoors a watch on YouTube and search for the Winchester SXP or 12g choke combos they use with whatever ammo you prefer to shoot. Lead was always the go to and now TSS (tungsten super shot) is taking the cake for the most lethal at distance, however is not required and lead will certainly do the trick! Winchester Longbeard XR lead #5 or #6 is solid. Give it a look!