Question On Restraint...

[Glenn]

So we've read the research, listened to the podcast, emailed reps, lobbied in person and the over all consensus is that a later start date and a reduction in limit to 2 birds is a good place to start. Obviously none of that is going into effect this season or perhaps even next season. So it begs the question; if you are in favor of later start dates and a reduced limit will you A) start hunting your private tracts later and B) limit yourself to filling only two tags? Or will you C) kill all you can while you can despite your agreeing with the later start date and reduced limit?

[FEETDOWN]

I think "discretion" is the word you're looking for

[Palmetto Bug]

I didn't pull the trigger even on chip shot opportunities the last two years. Not sure if I'll shoot one this year but I won't shoot two.

[MolliesMaster]

You left out the option for shooting 3 birds plus the kids tags and the dumb buddy who can't get it done on his own.

[Glenn]

You left out the option for shooting 3 birds plus the kids tags and the dumb buddy who can't get it done on his own.

I left out the turkey tour option too. Figured to keep it to SC and not muddy the waters too bad.

And I honestly want to know. IF WE, collective we, believe the lower limit and later dates/shorter season are the right thing to do, will WE, again collective we, wait to be told or will we go ahead and self impose those limits? This isn't a gotcha question/poll.

And if you are in favor or later dates/shorter season and reduced limit and choose to start when DNR says start and fill all 3 tags, what's your rationale behind that decision?

[Simple Man]

I sell 10’ poles every day if anybody needs one.

[Glenn]

I sell 10’ poles every day if anybody needs one.

Skeert say skeert.

[jwilliams]

I think turkeys are stupid. It's not even fair chase. it doesn't test my intellectual acumen or sportsmanship.

[ccleroy]

Common sense has told me what I need to do for the places I hunt over the years in regards to harvest limits. We've self regulated ourselves on our properties and it looks to be helping. I have no problem taking only 2 birds, having more being the end result matters more to me. I want to see numbers like we had 20 years ago again, I want multiple turkeys to hunt and enjoy.

[MC]

Same as Ricky. Have been "self-regulating" for a while, and it seems to have helped.

[PharmHunter]

Common sense has told me what I need to do for the places I hunt over the years in regards to harvest limits. We've self regulated ourselves on our properties and it looks to be helping. I have no problem taking only 2 birds, having more being the end result matters more to me. I want to see numbers like we had 20 years ago again, I want multiple turkeys to hunt and enjoy.

This.

I think knowing what you have, where you have them, and what each tract can handle is important. I've seen negative effects on my club because of what is, in my opinion, overharvest. Unfortunately I cannot control that, but I can control what my kids and I do on other leases. I intend to watch them shoot more than I shoot this year for sure.

I don't think I've answered your question, and the honest answer is I will continue to abide by the current guidelines without changing my hunting practices until the regs change. I do support what the Biologists are suggesting. I'm thankful to not be in a part of the state where populations really are struggling.

[Short_track_champ]

Common sense has told me what I need to do for the places I hunt over the years in regards to harvest limits. We've self regulated ourselves on our properties and it looks to be helping. I have no problem taking only 2 birds, having more being the end result matters more to me. I want to see numbers like we had 20 years ago again, I want multiple turkeys to hunt and enjoy.

Self regulation seems to be a hard concept for some to wrap there head around. Unfortunately we are in the time where some people want to shoot/catch a limit , tag out, post about it. Then let that meat freezer burn until they are ready to throw it out.

[upstatewoodie]

Common sense has told me what I need to do for the places I hunt over the years in regards to harvest limits. We've self regulated ourselves on our properties and it looks to be helping. I have no problem taking only 2 birds, having more being the end result matters more to me. I want to see numbers like we had 20 years ago again, I want multiple turkeys to hunt and enjoy.

I'm on the same page as Ricky. we have been self regulating for years on the places I hunt

[Southernduck]

"They didnt save any buffalo for me" option please

[WoodieSC]

I will get out when I can, and will attempt to locate more than the one Tom I've seen around. If he's the only one, I'll pass just like I have the last few years. This is only the second year in the past 10 or so that I've been seeing a moderate number of birds around, so will regulate myself as is appropriate.

[FEETDOWN]

https://x.com/oldrowoutdoors/status/...YKVtCISGYTJb0A

[Glenn]

https://x.com/oldrowoutdoors/status/...YKVtCISGYTJb0A

#TurbosUncle

[DoubleSprig]

not listen to the morons.

Seemingly everything they’ve done thus far has been unsuccessful.
Tried reduced days afield and reduced limits.

- yeah, sure they got it figured out this time…


control yourselves, because those setting the laws are failures at their positions.

sounds smart.

[ziggy]

i will kill 3 so i can post them online and people know im the shit #trumpettalker. then will help friends kill theirs for the "experience". then will travel around and kill a few more because im all about supporting turkey conservation in every state.

can't wait to light a torch and buy a turkey stamp to help support the wild turkey!

[We Jeep Inn]

My son and I will hunt together. If given the opportunity we'll kill one, maybe two combined and call it good.