Tinyboatcam

Hey guys, trail cams been out for a week, walked the property haven’t seen any turkey tracks. Went out Sunday when it was windy and cold… called. No roosted birds no gobbles. Trail cams been out with no sign of turkey. Let’s talk options. It’s not looking good so far. 

That’s an amazing shot! Beauty hawk. Love everyone’s input. How are you guys feeling about battery life? Do you use external battery’s or just the AA’s? What’s your set ups? I’ve seen solar panels. External 12 volts and just reg batteries 

2 hours ago, mooseslayer said:

The Brownings are good because they aren't the greatest at any one thing but they do everything well. Decent battery life, trigger speed etc. The steel boxes to house the cameras also help when nosy bears decide to try to knock them around or bite them. Had it happen. Some guys weld nails on the outside of their bix to deter them.

Hey right on man thanks for all the info, I’m gona be hunting private land in copetown for deer and turkey.   I appreciate all the info. I think I’m gona go with spypoint on a boxing day sale. They have a good cam, cheap 12v external battery package and 2 year warranty will give me two seasons if it poops out after that I’ll have got my moneys worth .  I have an infinite amount of white tail questions whenever it gets closer maybe ill open up a thread and pick your guys’ brains 

51 minutes ago, mooseslayer said:

All my cameras are in a steel box with a cable lock. they can come back with a zip saw but it has worked well so far.

That’s great, what cameras do you use? 

Hey everyone, it’s been a wonderful hunting season cutting my teeth goose and duck hunting. I wanted to pick your brains on cellular trail cams. What’s your experience been like? How do you keep them from being stolen(private land only) spypoint seems like the go to idea. Let me know. thanks for your time

Had the turkeys come through on schedule sadly they look a wrong turn away from my decoys and went to feed in the next field. Thank god for blinds today. Didn’t respond to a single call! 

Good morning everyone, spent the morning scouting new private land. Heard groups of gobbling turkeys responding to crow and owl calls. Spotted what looked like a Jake in a field about 100yds away but he continued onto the next field and not mine. Question for you all. There’s a area in the fence where it seems like they come off the roost and into the fields. How far away should I place a decoy to attract him to my hunting property? Should I use a hen or a Jake? Is it best to be there at daybreak or afternoon when the males are back out on the hunt?  Also are these turkey tracks? Thanks so much. Good luck 

Hey what do you guys do for decoys for turkey? Do you use a few? Just one Jake and hen? What are your thoughts 

3 hours ago, 10 Pointer said:

Hi…I am a certified Archery Coach and used to provide free instruction to kids interested in getting into the sport of archery. I have hunted and shot competitive and non-competitive archery for many years with both compound bows, recurve and crossbows. In my opinion…If you are looking for a bow to hunt turkeys and or white tailed deer with then a crossbow will be easier and quicker to dial in and shoot proficiently. I believe it is the most ethical option for hunting as it requires less movement, shoots flatter trajectory or has better repeatability due to less variables to throw an arrow off course, and is a better option in cold conditions. There are pros n cons to both options.. and it is ultimately a personal choice. Regarding an option to shoot a crossbow…you could reach out to Niagara Falls Archery Club and the people there would help you with a wealth of knowledge…and membership with an intake process would allow you to shoot traditional / compound or crossbow at outdoor ranges. Sounds like you are on a budget…so you could reach out to Erie Tracker and explain that you are new to the sport and are looking for a used crossbow or compound bow…and let them know your financial maximum. They might have a used bow package for sale? Also..there is a good 3D archery shoot coming up at Dunnville Hunters and Anglers club on Good Friday April 7th. Check out website and You could attend that event even if you do not shoot and check out how these competitive fun shoots operate. Good luck…be safe…feel free to reach out if you have any further questions…Cheers!

Hey man thanks so much for the help! When I get all set up I’ll for sure check these groups and events out thanks again for your time! 

Just now, fishingking said:

If a 30 inch draw length worked I have one of my first bows here from 1993 ...it's a myles keller impact xi...it's still in great condition just outdated with a giant cobra 3 pin sight and dually prong arrow rest....I can still take this bow off the shelf and shoot bullseyes....was gonna keep it but if it helps a fellow hunter serious about getting into it 

That’s super nice of you man thanks! But I’d say I’m for sure longer than that. But if something changes and I’m shorter than what I thought I will 100% message you thanks again!

32 minutes ago, mooseslayer said:

If you are in the Niagara Region go to Erie Trackers and get measured and see what they have, as they sometimes have used bows. When you use a compound bow with a string loop and a release it will shorten the draw length on the bow as your hand is further back than traditional archery. I originally had a longer draw length and found it better with a slightly shorter one as it can keep you from really extending your bow arm and make you hit your arm/coat. I can check at my club if anyone has a left handed bow for sale.

I’ll check that out thanks a lot thanks I really appreciate it let me know if anything comes up

1 hour ago, dave524 said:

 then your left eye is your master eye, that is the  determining factor , not if you are right or left handed, same as shotgunning

 

Yeah! I had to learn to shoot left handed too. I actually just got off the phone with a great guy from triggers a bows and he let me know I need a 33+ inch bow for my longer draw length due to string angle. Which completely prices me out of a compound bow 👎🏼 If you or anyone else has any thoughts let me know 

34 minutes ago, fishingking said:

Which hand would you draw a compound back with??...possibly know someone with a used bow or two...

 

 

Left hand

That was a great read thanks for all the help man nice shooting!!

Hey guys and Thankyou for your time and help I appreciate it! Have anyone of you had any success or hunted with anyone that has had success with a compound? I can totally understand the pros for a crossbow that makes sense in my mind. The one downside to a crossbow is that I currently don’t have anywhere to hunt deer locally and have no hunt groups so the only time I would use it is to hunt whereas I can shoot the compound at HGC and the Parkdale archery club 10 min from my house regularly? Thanks so much again for your hospitality and time!

Hey everyone I’m new to this forum and new to hunting and am looking for help. I would like to get into archery because it will prolong my season and give me some new opportunities. The problem is I don’t have an unlimited budget and my draw length is 31.75” so most compound bow options are really expensive. Obviously the more cost effective option is an Excalibur mag 340 but I feel like other than hunts I won’t shoot it. (I don’t have anywhere to shoot it and my club doesn’t allot cross bows in the range). If you guys could offer any advice or experience I would really appreciate it. Thanks