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    iconicflux

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    Mar 31, 2019
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    I’ve never been turkey hunting before but I’d like to go with me and my kids. I live near gambrills Park and have been heading over to the watershed to look for them and I’ve heard a couple way off in the distance but haven’t managed to find any yet.

    Anyone care to give me some ideas about where to scout on public lands around the Frederick area?

    Thanks!
     
    tallen702

    tallen702

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    Sep 3, 2012
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    In the boonies of MoCo
    They tend to roost in the trees along the Monocacy. Easy to see them during the winter when float hunting ducks and geese. You could potentially try the MNRA along the river and see what you can find. The farm fields on the other side are good for them in terms of food sources.

    That said, hunting turkey on public land is a good reason to make sure your affairs are in order just to be on the safe side.
     
    Pale Ryder

    Pale Ryder

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    Jan 12, 2009
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    Millersville
    Seen a couple years ago up near Cat Rock while deer hunting. Should still be a population around unless the yotes have tore them up.
     
    K31

    K31

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    How old are your kids? Can they stay rock-still when you call in turkeys?
     
    tallen702

    tallen702

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    In the boonies of MoCo
    iconicflux said:
    Is it really as bad as that even if using a blind?
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    There's always a risk to consider when wearing full cammo and making the sound of the prey that everyone is after. It's even more of a risk when you don't know who is around your or what their judgement capabilities are.

    I don't know about around here as much, but when I was a kid in WV, there'd be one or two accidents or deaths every spring turkey season. Just be careful and keep your head on a swivel.
     
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