Turkeys in BC?
- Thread starter Longshot
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Longshot
Try posting on huntingbc.ca
Turkeys are still pretty new to BC, and relatively few hunters chase them, but there are some turkey hunters on HBC. I've only done it once, (not in BC) and it was super fun. None around my area yet.
Try posting on huntingbc.ca
Turkeys are still pretty new to BC, and relatively few hunters chase them, but there are some turkey hunters on HBC. I've only done it once, (not in BC) and it was super fun. None around my area yet.
Yah. thats a bit of a drive for me, but I am going if there is no option for MV. I corresponded with Othmar, and he was scheduled to speak at the Sportsman Show in March, but apparently due to "tough economic times" [sic] they cancelled him and 6 other speakers.
He will come to Vancouver if a group or Club wants to sponsor/host him. I dunno how many people make it economically viable for him to show up.
Regardless, I want to learn how to hunt Turkey, and it seems like he has some interesting stuff to teach.
Do I have to take a course here like in ON to hunt turkey?? I think inviting one of them home for dinner would be a dream! Longshot- if you are looking for clueless enthusiasm I may be your man. Wily turkey pro not so much....
If anyone has (or has access to) satellite TV, there are two channels in the high numbers that concentrate on hunting/fishing/outdoors. I've seen entire days being devoted to marathon broadcast/rebroadcast of turkey shoots. Being a noob myself, I've learned a lot from these.
BTW, the most recent BCWF magazine just did an article on turkey calls.
BTW, the most recent BCWF magazine just did an article on turkey calls.
the spank
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Just about hit one that ran across the road in front of me near the Ladysmith airport one day in 1991. Wasn't supposed to be any there at that time but I guess nobody had told that hen she wasn't supposed to be on the island!!
Hunted it a few years ago, it's pretty fun locating and calling, however there are a lot of road hunters that turkey call and cluck right out of the truck. REALLY ANNOYING when you're in the woods trying to call in a tom.
I was just on two day hunt but saw about 4-6 toms. Didn't have a good shot at any of them. They run fast and they can fly a pretty good distance.
Hunting turkey in BC hasn't really evolved yet IMO, if you live in the Lower Mainland it just makes for a very expensive turkey. If they expand the season to include a higher limit then it maybe worth going, however I guess you could always combine it with a bear hunt to make it more interesting.
I was just on two day hunt but saw about 4-6 toms. Didn't have a good shot at any of them. They run fast and they can fly a pretty good distance.
Hunting turkey in BC hasn't really evolved yet IMO, if you live in the Lower Mainland it just makes for a very expensive turkey. If they expand the season to include a higher limit then it maybe worth going, however I guess you could always combine it with a bear hunt to make it more interesting.
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i have shot a few now shot a couple on limited entry & have been to a couple of the open seasons.they remind me of elk allot sometimes there easy sometimes there hard.lots of vids & watch wild tv for turkey hunting shows for tips & trial & error thats how i learned.you need a locater call & a hen call plus a decoy really helps.if you can find them late in the evening then try to find where they roost for the night.sneak in about 1hour befor it gets light to about 100-200yds put up your decoy find something to sit against then wait till it just starts to get light.start calling lightly at first till they fly down then call more as they answer more.heres a pic of me & a buddies double was 5 toms in the group.
Huntwriter
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- Merritt, BC
Hi everybody I am Othmar Vohringer, founder of Smart Uunting Strategies, I came here because Longshot, or was it Rutger ?, alerted me to this thread by email. Thank you!
I am new to this website and to that end let me give you a brief introduction.
I make a living as outdoor writer, seminar speaker and hunting strategy consultant among other things. My former professional background is a 30+ years career in the study of animal behavior and zoology. My hunting background dates back to my early childhood and over the years I have specialized in whitetail deer and wild turkey, but I also hunt other game with bow (including crossbow), rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun. If you’re interested you can learn more about me and what I do for a living on my website.
I am a member of the BCWF, the Outdoor Writers of Canada and a BC Hunter Education Instructor. My turkey hunting experience goes back over 15 years during which time I have hunted turkeys extensively with bow and shotgun all over North America. As a pro-staff member of Heirloom Game Calls I serve as advisor on animal (turkey and whitetail deer) vocalization.
With turkey hunting being new to British Columbia and becoming fast popular with hunters. I decided to provide my knowledge about turkey hunting to BC hunters by other means then just by answering e-mails each day. Thus the idea of creating a special course was born. In a course I am able to cover every aspect of turkey hunting (see course outline below), whereas a seminar is short and therefore only covers one specific aspect of hunting.
Because I am also very active in the promotion of our hunting heritage and the recruitment of new and young hunters I thought that it would be a good idea to combine the two together. Thus the idea was born to offer the turkey hunting course through local Fish & Game Clubs. So far this has been a phenomenal success and provided clubs with much needed funds to further the many conservation and hunter recruitment programs.
If you’re a board member of a Fish & Game Club interested to host this course please feel free to contact me for more information. If you’re a member of a Fish & Game Club and like the idea suggest it to your club. This is an event that benefits hunters and the clubs.
Below I leave you with the official promotion text of the course. Talking about promotion, we do assist clubs in promoting the event with our specially designed posters, press releases and media appearances (Radio and TV) where required. Oh, before I forget. The above is included in my modest fee (BC only).
Turkey Hunting Course
Featuring, noted turkey hunting expert and founder of Smart Hunting Strategies
Othmar Vohringer
In this highly acclaimed four hour course Othmar will provide hunters with the secrets of successful hunting strategies. Hunters will learn what otherwise would take years of trial and error to accomplish.
This is the event aspiring and experienced turkey hunters alike have been asking and waiting for.
The course covers the following topics:
As of today the following dates and locations are booked, other locations are in negotiation and will soon be anounced.
Merritt: March 15, 11am to 4pm
Civic Center Merritt
Admission $25 (this includes lunch)
For more information or to book the course contact the Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club coordinator Richard Kitsch at 250-378-4572 or by email: ####@nvfishandgameclub.ca
Vernon: March 21, 1pm to 5pm
Admission $25
(Location to be announced)
For more information or to book the course contact Vernon Fish & Game Club President, Dave Pusey at davepusey@shaw.ca or call 250-550-4069
I am new to this website and to that end let me give you a brief introduction.
I make a living as outdoor writer, seminar speaker and hunting strategy consultant among other things. My former professional background is a 30+ years career in the study of animal behavior and zoology. My hunting background dates back to my early childhood and over the years I have specialized in whitetail deer and wild turkey, but I also hunt other game with bow (including crossbow), rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun. If you’re interested you can learn more about me and what I do for a living on my website.
I am a member of the BCWF, the Outdoor Writers of Canada and a BC Hunter Education Instructor. My turkey hunting experience goes back over 15 years during which time I have hunted turkeys extensively with bow and shotgun all over North America. As a pro-staff member of Heirloom Game Calls I serve as advisor on animal (turkey and whitetail deer) vocalization.
With turkey hunting being new to British Columbia and becoming fast popular with hunters. I decided to provide my knowledge about turkey hunting to BC hunters by other means then just by answering e-mails each day. Thus the idea of creating a special course was born. In a course I am able to cover every aspect of turkey hunting (see course outline below), whereas a seminar is short and therefore only covers one specific aspect of hunting.
Because I am also very active in the promotion of our hunting heritage and the recruitment of new and young hunters I thought that it would be a good idea to combine the two together. Thus the idea was born to offer the turkey hunting course through local Fish & Game Clubs. So far this has been a phenomenal success and provided clubs with much needed funds to further the many conservation and hunter recruitment programs.
If you’re a board member of a Fish & Game Club interested to host this course please feel free to contact me for more information. If you’re a member of a Fish & Game Club and like the idea suggest it to your club. This is an event that benefits hunters and the clubs.
Below I leave you with the official promotion text of the course. Talking about promotion, we do assist clubs in promoting the event with our specially designed posters, press releases and media appearances (Radio and TV) where required. Oh, before I forget. The above is included in my modest fee (BC only).
Turkey Hunting Course
Featuring, noted turkey hunting expert and founder of Smart Hunting Strategies
Othmar Vohringer
In this highly acclaimed four hour course Othmar will provide hunters with the secrets of successful hunting strategies. Hunters will learn what otherwise would take years of trial and error to accomplish.
This is the event aspiring and experienced turkey hunters alike have been asking and waiting for.
The course covers the following topics:
- Equipment Basics.
- Patterning a Shotgun and Tune a Bow for Turkey Hunting.
- Turkey Hunting Safety.
- A Day in a Turkeys Life (Learn about behavior, routines and habits of turkeys)
- Scouting. (Learn how to read sign, topography and structures that influence turkey behavior and travel patterns.)
- Turkey Vocalization. (Learn the meaning of the different sounds turkeys make and how to use the different sounds to coax a gobbler into your set up)
- Calling (You will learn how to use different calls under the direct guidance of Othmar. After the course you will be able to master all basic sounds on a turkey call.)
- Hunting Tactics. (You will learn the tactics used by successful pros to get close to the wily wild turkey.)
As of today the following dates and locations are booked, other locations are in negotiation and will soon be anounced.
Merritt: March 15, 11am to 4pm
Civic Center Merritt
Admission $25 (this includes lunch)
For more information or to book the course contact the Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club coordinator Richard Kitsch at 250-378-4572 or by email: ####@nvfishandgameclub.ca
Vernon: March 21, 1pm to 5pm
Admission $25
(Location to be announced)
For more information or to book the course contact Vernon Fish & Game Club President, Dave Pusey at davepusey@shaw.ca or call 250-550-4069
mattyboylewis
Regular
- Location
- Oliver, BC
Their is a Turkey hunting course being offered by the Nicola Valley Hunting and Fishing Club on Mar 15, 2009, $25buck, seems like great value if you don't know much about it.
http://www.nvfishandgameclub.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=12
http://www.nvfishandgameclub.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=12
Huntwriter
New member
- Location
- Merritt, BC
Nice birds there 6.5 and congratulations.
The Merriam’s are not the largest sub species but sure are the most beautiful looking turkeys. Judging by the pictures you have two jake birds there, not toms. You can tell the difference by looking at the roughed up and missing primary fan feathers. Another “dead giveaway” between a jake and a mature tom are the middle 3 to 4 primary fan feathers. If they are shorter or longer then it is a jake. My guess is these birds are about one year old, judging from the size and color of the dewlap and carucnles. Still it’s a job well done with good memories attached. Keep it up and good luck.
The Merriam’s are not the largest sub species but sure are the most beautiful looking turkeys. Judging by the pictures you have two jake birds there, not toms. You can tell the difference by looking at the roughed up and missing primary fan feathers. Another “dead giveaway” between a jake and a mature tom are the middle 3 to 4 primary fan feathers. If they are shorter or longer then it is a jake. My guess is these birds are about one year old, judging from the size and color of the dewlap and carucnles. Still it’s a job well done with good memories attached. Keep it up and good luck.
