Re: Let's get some discussion going on these issues - GOBBLER? WHERE? -- United Hunters of Florida (UHF)

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Date Posted: 03/26/07 5:30:21pm
Author: Alan Tomko
Subject: Re: Let's get some discussion going on these issues - GOBBLER? WHERE?
In reply to: gladeshunter 's message, "Re: Let's get some discussion going on these issues - GOBBLER? WHERE?" on 03/26/07 12:47:36pm

>>>>
>>>>Gladehunter,
>>>> I have to agree with you on the prescribed burns,
>>>>there is not enough of it going on. But this has
>>>>nothing to do with the FWC, they don't handle that
>>>>it's up to the land owner and the Divison of
>>Forestry.
>>>>From want I understand they're having a hard time
>>>>giving out the permits needed for burning. Not just
>>>>because of the weather condition but also because of
>>>>the health problem (from the smoke) caused to the
>>>>general public. Also you're right as far as I'm
>>>>concerned about the harvest reporting, there has got
>>>>to be something done about that on alot of the
>WMA's.
>>>>I really don't think antler restriction,harvest
>>limits
>>>>or number of days allowed for hunting should be
>>>>changed without first having current data. And along
>>>>with the data problem we need to have more law
>>>>enforcement to insurer that any and all game laws
>are
>>>>followed. The stiffer penalties would help out alot
>>>>but that too is beyond the control of the FWC. They
>>>>can ask Your Legislators for the increase but if it
>>>>doesn't pass then we stay with the current fines.
>>>>Thanks for your opinions,
>>>>Casey.
>>>..Don't know where you get your info but the fwc IS
>>>very much involved in burning on many mgt areas.they
>>>decide when and where and then get the permits from
>>>forestry. right now most permits are on hold due to
>>>the drought.
>>>
>>>On a brighter note I killed a gobbler this morning on
>>>public land. Called in 2 together, looked like twins.
>>>Only weighed 14lb but had a 9 1/2 beard and 1 1/4
>>>spurs, good sharp hooks. Definitely a limb hanger.
>>
>>Any chance I can find out where you left the twin???
>>; )
>>I have YET to hear a gobble, Tosohatchee or Three
>>Lakes. 27 taken off Three Lakes already, in just one
>>week, without them talking. That's some good
>huntin!..
>
>>> It was a quota hunt. 6 of 8 hunters killed
>gobblers even though there was not much in the way of
>gobbling going on.
>These 2 came in quiet, I was set up on the edge of a
>marsh watching a bunch of hog rootings that was full
>of turkey track. Yelped 4 or 5 times twice and they
>came on over to check me out.don't know why but
>turkeys love to pick around in hog rooting, i've
>killed several this way later in the morning.

I got my bird last year, opening day, with a twin, in old hog rootins around a small cypress dome. I think the openness provides them some security, rather than puttin' around palmetto clusters all day.

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