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DanO2013:
Hello - i am thiking of trying turkey hunting this year - i have never been - the game warden is putting on a class that i think is free and am gona try to get into that - anyone have any tips or pointers for me to try out - i will probably be using a 12 gaugue -any helpful info is greatly appreciated!

hesseltine32:
First I would start out with buying some turkey calls and practice practice practice. There are lots of different kinds I would recommend a box call for a starter its easy to use and so versatile.  YouTube is also a great tool with lots of how to vids with calls and much more.  When looking for shells make sure to get turkey loads and a full choke I like number 5 shot the best in 3.5.  Make sure to pattern your gun also some shells and chokes  just don't pattern well. Most important have fun and good luck.

DanO2013:
i got in! i got registered for the DNR turkey class - it is only open to 20 people and it is free - it is a 3 session class and is suppossed to teach me everything i need to start turkey hunting! very excited to try it - thank you for the tips - i only have one 12 gauge that is suitable - i do have a self defense short barrel mossberg 500 but it doesnt have very long range because the barrel is so short - i have a single shot new england 12 gauge with a modified 3 inch capability - i would love to use 3.5 but know it wont fit - do you think i will have a good chance with a size 4 or 5 - 3 in shell - i havent hunted a lot, but it is the gun that i have and have to do well with what i got - i have used it pheasant hunting and always have a great time and get most of my birds! - i would really like to buy a new shotgun that hold more than 1 shot lol - i just dont really make a lot of money :( will have to save up - i have been looking at a stoeger over and under 12 or 20 gauge at gander mountain - they are only 379 brand new - just not sure if they are reliable

hesseltine32:
Glad you got in!!! Turkey hunting is very fun like it as much if not more then deer.  Nothing gets the blood pumping more then hearing the first gobble just before day light.  3 inch will be fine use to use them in my 20 gauge in #6 shot when i was younger and they worked great killed lots of birds with it.  Best advice I would say would be to try the different sizes and see which ones pattern the best out of your gun.   

DanO2013:
thanks buddy - i hope to learn all i need at the class but i like to get tps from people who have actually hunted them - i am thankful to get into the class cuz its only ipen to 20 people - the season for spring is only 18 days so it is very short - i looked up calls on gander mountain and it looks like i can get a descent call for around 20 bux - i havent hunted a lot - i have only hunted rabbits, squirrels, frogs, and pheasant - i do well on put n take pheasant and frogs but in my life have only bagged 1 rabbit and 0 squirrels - i also have a bow that was given to me so i need to get some sights on it and would like to try for deer this year! - all in all i have only hunted probably 30 times or so for small game and usually dont even see anything or if i do i have missed LOL - but i am learning and more than willing to go more and more - it all comes down to the money for me - if i had more money i could hunt more - but i just have a tough time makin ends meet with these da*n student loan payments for my almost useless bachelors degree in psychology - used to have a bad drinkin problem, havent dranik since 2007 but with a couple DUI convictions on my record its hard to get any job - just gota do my best with the equipment i do have!! - if i get a turkey i will post it on here - how long is turkey season where u r from?

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