you are absolutely right. thats what is so awesome about hunting we all dont have to agree just look inside ourselves for our ethics and though our opinions differ i totally agree w/ your right to have your own opinion and your ethics. good hunting!
I had the chance to take one last spring, but opted to pass. The ONLY reason I passed, was that we had a tom working at the time. Looking back on it now, I wish I would of released the arrow on her. I'm not much of a turkey hunter though. This was only my 3rd year at it and I usually only get 2 days to hunt. This year, I actually opted to go fishing one of the days instead of hunting. I just can't seem to get into it.
Yeah Rory, but if I want to keep hunting some of the spots I get to hunt, sometimes, I need to do what's best for the farmer as well as myself...... Fletch, You'd have to come ask some people who'd never seen one before the last 3-4yrs in this area who are lifetime residents. I found one in my garage last fall. First one I'd ever seen in my 30+ yrs. here.
That doesnt constitute a release. I have started seeing bobcats on my farm in the last 2 years. The first I have ever seen in 30+ years. However, they werent relased as some speculate, they have merely increased in numbers and expanded their range. Timber rattlers use the same den for life and are not a species that adapts well to release. And they certainly would not be an effective tool for wild turkey management. Belive me, your state did not waste any time or resources on releasing snakes. That is purely coffee shop conspiracy theory at its finest. We also have the occasional timber rattler though I have never seen one. But everytime one is killed, the state gets blamed for releasing them. Same story, different state. All BS.
I'm with you Rybo. I want a bearded hen in the worst way. I want to mount her perched on a limb and put her up in my peak with my half strut gobblin gobbler mount. I saw similar when I was in KS. If I can be LUCKY enough to pick one out in the fall, so be it but I won't hesitate on a bearded hen in the spring. I rarely, ever see one.
Rob brudda :D If I was allowed to bring someone on our lease I coulda made that dream come true on the bearded Hen for you I have had one all season come into my sets just begging for a leg tag :D
Don, I wouldn't shoot one either, same reasons you mention, but I don't have a problem with anyone that would. If it's legal in the state you are hunting it is a personal choice as far as I'm concerned. Dan
If it's legal and an individual wants to take the bird, then I say go for it it's your choice and I'll shake your hand and tell you congrats. Myself however, I wont shoot one in the spring. They may have a clutch of eggs somewhere.
