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Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: fourfive45] #4076783 02/04/24 01:55 AM 02/04/24 01:55 AM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County	Originally Posted by fourfive45 First rule of outlawing is don’t tell everyone you’re outlawing and dont post it online . lol Frankie's Page

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076791 02/04/24 03:51 AM 02/04/24 03:51 AM
Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 2,668 Alabama OlTimer 10 point
OlTimer 10 point Joined: Mar 2016 Posts: 2,668 Alabama	MLK didn't turkey hunt...

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076839 02/04/24 08:36 AM 02/04/24 08:36 AM
Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1,793 Chambers Cnty./Ft. Morgan Ala. B Buckwheat 8 point
Buckwheat 8 point B Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1,793 Chambers Cnty./Ft. Morgan Ala.	A few have it......MANY Don't....so just carry on.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: turkey247] #4076844 02/04/24 08:47 AM 02/04/24 08:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,540 Spanish Fort O ozarktroutbum OP 10 point
ozarktroutbum OP 10 point O Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,540 Spanish Fort	Originally Posted by turkey247 Dogwoods bloom here consistently about February 25th thru March 15. Been that way for 11 years since I moved this far south. By the second week of April, it’s full foliage green, hot and muggy most every morning, and fairly miserable. But most of all - the hunting is pretty dang slow. It has been several years since I read my Tenth Legion but seems like that is usually a good time to commence hunting them.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076847 02/04/24 08:51 AM 02/04/24 08:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,540 Spanish Fort O ozarktroutbum OP 10 point
ozarktroutbum OP 10 point O Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,540 Spanish Fort	In all honestly, my "march 1st" season opener is just a tall tale. In theory, if I had the time to hunt every weekend and owned my own property I might consider doing it but like I said, I'm just blowing smoke out of frustration at our state laws. We have two young children with a 3rd along the way. My wife stays at home and I am sole income and that will likely not change for several more years. I am able to get some time away on the weekends but not much. Just my station in life for the time being...

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076888 02/04/24 09:50 AM 02/04/24 09:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19,664 Pelham Ben2 Old Mossy Horns
Ben2 Old Mossy Horns Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19,664 Pelham	Peak dogwood bloom for the entire southeast is middle of March- middle of April. Turkeys gobble year round and breed for several months mainly during hunting season. Hunt them when they are in season otherwise you are breaking the law and are as bad as a poacher imo. Last edited by Ben2; 02/04/24 09:50 AM.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076938 02/04/24 11:02 AM 02/04/24 11:02 AM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 615 VH F fillmore 4 point
fillmore 4 point F Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 615 VH	“Bring on March 1st, my opener” gets called out on it “Ah I was just joking you guys”

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076981 02/04/24 12:05 PM 02/04/24 12:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama BhamFred Freak of Nature
BhamFred Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama	there wasn't anything wrong with Mar 20-April 30 central Alabama. Fkn idiots in Montgomery just changing dates to make themselves relevant... I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted..... proud Cracker-Americaan muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4076997 02/04/24 12:28 PM 02/04/24 12:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL B BC_Reb 8 point
BC_Reb 8 point B Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL	I get what you’re saying, Ozark. Looking back I’ve done most of my killing from March 15th- April 2nd. If I could I would trade the muggy green mornings in April for crisp cool mornings in March.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4077010 02/04/24 12:47 PM 02/04/24 12:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1,793 Chambers Cnty./Ft. Morgan Ala. B Buckwheat 8 point
Buckwheat 8 point B Joined: Apr 2022 Posts: 1,793 Chambers Cnty./Ft. Morgan Ala.	I've always had trouble with the Gobblers being sooooooo "Henned Up" in March. That's why most of my killing has been the first 2 weeks in April after more of the Hens have been Bred/Setting.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: Buckwheat] #4077022 02/04/24 01:10 PM 02/04/24 01:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL B BC_Reb 8 point
BC_Reb 8 point B Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL	Originally Posted by Buckwheat I've always had trouble with the Gobblers being sooooooo "Henned Up" in March. That's why most of my killing has been the first 2 weeks in April after more of the Hens have been Bred/Setting. That’s a good point too. I’ve never really understood why the dates are changed/micromanaged when you’re only supposed to kill 5 a season in the first place

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: BC_Reb] #4077032 02/04/24 01:30 PM 02/04/24 01:30 PM
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3toe Talking Turkey 3 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 26,433 Helena	Originally Posted by BC_Reb Originally Posted by Buckwheat I've always had trouble with the Gobblers being sooooooo "Henned Up" in March. That's why most of my killing has been the first 2 weeks in April after more of the Hens have been Bred/Setting. That’s a good point too. I’ve never really understood why the dates are changed/micromanaged when you’re only supposed to kill 5 a season in the first place It's the first step toward making sure you don't kill any.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: BhamFred] #4077038 02/04/24 01:35 PM 02/04/24 01:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County	Originally Posted by BhamFred there wasn't anything wrong with Mar 20-April 30 central Alabama. Fkn idiots in Montgomery just changing dates to make themselves relevant... I never saw any thing wrong with it Last edited by Frankie; 02/04/24 11:33 PM. Frankie's Page

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4077044 02/04/24 01:36 PM 02/04/24 01:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL B BC_Reb 8 point
BC_Reb 8 point B Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,234 Clayton, AL	For the record I’m not trying to debate what dates are the best for everyone. I know at least 4 of y’all on this thread have been turkey hunting since before I was even born

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4077078 02/04/24 02:37 PM 02/04/24 02:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 3,075 North Al. P Paint Rock 00 10 point
Paint Rock 00 10 point P Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 3,075 North Al.	Break the law NEVER hunt opening day. Wait at least 4-5 days into the seasons. March 25 - May 8 (DECOYS ALLOWED APRIL 4 - MAY8) Counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Butler, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Choctaw, Cleburne, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Crenshaw, Cullman (except north of Lewis Smith Lake and north of Cullman County Road 437 and west of Interstate 65), Dale, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Escambia, Etowah, Fayette, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Mobile, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, St. Clair, Shelby, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Washington, and Wilcox. ZONE 2: April 1 - May 8 (DECOYS ALLOWED APRIL 11 - MAY 8) Colbert, Cullman (north of Lewis Smith Lake and north of Cullman County Road 437 and west of Interstate 65), Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, and Winston.

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4077460 02/04/24 11:39 PM 02/04/24 11:39 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County	uhmmmmm we need to be like some states that allow center fire rifles and be able to use dogs to bust up trukey flocks in the fall season . lol. Frankie's Page

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: Frankie] #4077465 02/05/24 12:28 AM 02/05/24 12:28 AM
Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 7,529 Boaz,AL CarbonClimber1 14 point
CarbonClimber1 14 point Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 7,529 Boaz,AL	Originally Posted by Frankie uhmmmmm we need to be like some states that allow center fire rifles and be able to use dogs to bust up trukey flocks in the fall season . lol. Hey man..aint no joke…when i told our neighbor in texas i was turkey huntin with a shotgun…he looked at me like i was crazy an said “why…..just shoot it with a rifle when it comes to the feeder”….i learned how different we were that day "I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: CarbonClimber1] #4078006 02/05/24 06:21 PM 02/05/24 06:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama BhamFred Freak of Nature
BhamFred Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama	Originally Posted by CarbonClimber1 Originally Posted by Frankie uhmmmmm we need to be like some states that allow center fire rifles and be able to use dogs to bust up trukey flocks in the fall season . lol. Hey man..aint no joke…when i told our neighbor in texas i was turkey huntin with a shotgun…he looked at me like i was crazy an said “why…..just shoot it with a rifle when it comes to the feeder”….i learned how different we were that day Florida used to be the same way. I hunted at a commercial lodge 30 years ago with maybe 8 other hunters. I was the only one with a shotgun, they gave me a load of shitt about it....till I killed the first and only gobbler killed. I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted..... proud Cracker-Americaan muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: ozarktroutbum] #4078007 02/05/24 06:22 PM 02/05/24 06:22 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama BhamFred Freak of Nature
BhamFred Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,184 alabama	hell, rifles were legal here in Game when I first started turkey hunting, Late Jurrasic Period...LOL I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted..... proud Cracker-Americaan muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one

Re: Being a sportsman aint about following rules [Re: BhamFred] #4078155 02/05/24 09:31 PM 02/05/24 09:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,862 Elmore County	Originally Posted by BhamFred hell, rifles were legal here in Game when I first started turkey hunting, Late Jurrasic Period...LOL i remember a guy taking about killing them with a 22 hornet years ago didnt know it was legal though. Last edited by Frankie; 02/05/24 09:32 PM. Frankie's Page

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