Markster Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 The blind is out and I’ve got my full bottle of mustard all ready to go!! Tyler0420, Surf and Turf and honeyv 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Yep, counting down! just hope the weather forecast improves by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyboatcam Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 I was up north on Wednesday and turkeys were out. honeyv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 33 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: I was up north on Wednesday and turkeys were out. I was going to ask how far north do turkeys live & asked Mrs. Google . They are taking advantage of the 'climate' and heading to Alaska . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 Weather is looking good for the opener! Davidp16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 Bill, that map isn't fully accurate for their northernmost range in Ontario - they have ranged further north than that map indicates. Back in 2007 we were moose hunting 1 hour north of Blind River, and one of our guys saw a hen turkey on a game trail in that area. There is an established flock on St Joseph Island, and many of these birds have been found north of the island on the mainland as well. The bird our guy saw was probably a migrant from the St Jo flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 We have lots of birds in Astorville now. They are deffinitley pushing further north! Was scouting today in Caistor Centre. Seen a big gobbler on the prowl. Can't wait to get in the blind! Good luck Gentlemen! Markster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 Hey guys, just a reminder to treat your clothes with some tick repellant. They’re out already but don’t seem to be as bad yet as last year. Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Will the turkeys come out in the rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its About Time Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 I have seen turkeys around the Town of Southriver. There were about 8 of them in one flock. Been seeing them for the last 5 years in different locations in the area. I'm sure there are at least 3 different flocks that I see. Seems that they are thriving well in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba14 Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Turkeys are all over the South River area. First flock I saw was about 20 years ago or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 It's good to see they are surviving the colder northern regions of Ontario . About 25-30 yrs. ago I saw about 20 turkeys in an open field near Frankford (north of Belleville) . Astorville is near Nosbonsing and close to moose hunting territory . We would have enjoyed a turkey on our moose trips but the grouse were always easy available . Our grandkids parents (Ryckman) have been living in South River for many years and a friend had a cottage at Eagle Lake where we caught small rainbow trout (canoe). Bubba14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Weather forecast is looking good for Thursday’s opener - sunny and clear. However, it’s going to be a cold start to the morning (-3C) forecast, so I’ll be getting out the warm thermals to put on! At least I won’t have to worry about taking the Thermacell for mosquitoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 Yeah, looking good. I would rather it be sunny and cool rather than overcast and warm with the bugs for sure. Those thermacells are a game changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 I just want to see some dry weather because I hunt the family farm near Cayuga, and that Haldimand clay is a gooey, sticky mess to have to walk through when its wet! When its wet I try to stick to the 3 hay fields on the farm just because its easier walking thru grass than muddy grain fields, but my favourite opening day spot is against a tree in a grain field south of the main bush roost trees. And I have hunted them in all kinds of weather except thunderstorms. More than once I have started a morning hunt, only to have to make a run for the car because it started thundering, and I’m carrying a nice steel “lightning rod” (gun)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Turf Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 On 4/15/2024 at 3:23 PM, Markster said: The blind is out and I’ve got my full bottle of mustard all ready to go!! Planning on heading out for opener myself, gotta ask, what is the mustard for? Hotdogs? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Turf Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 On 4/19/2024 at 7:35 PM, Tinyboatcam said: 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. Picture of property at first glance doesn't look overly promising, no turkey sign, no pictures, unless I'm missing something I'd say move on to greener pastures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 Take your bird breast, marinate with mountain dew for 30-45 minutes, then liberally slather it with mustard. Put it on the bbq until you get the internal temp right and sit back with a cold one and enjoy. Lots of videos on youtube for this recipe. Heres one: Tyler0420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 I cut the breast into thin strips and make jerky out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Turf Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Hmm mustard? My wife started putting that on spareribs before cooking and I thought she had gone crazy but turned out pretty good after basting after grilled with BBQ sauce. In the unlikely chance that I get a turkey this year I will likely deep fry it, but this recipe looks intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 I never tried the jerky. I’ll have to try that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 Here is the jerky recipe I use - I got it from the OOD magazine web forum many years ago. I have a 3-rack jerky tray set that I got from Cabela's, and I do it on my 4-burner BBQ (because my wife hates me smelling up the house doing it in the oven), with only one burner on low to medium - takes about 5-6 hours, and I rotate the racks 180 degrees, and bottom to top every 30 minutes to get consistent results. Called T-birds jerky Ingredients - 4 pounds round steak (I do it with turkey or venison) - 4 tablespoons onion powder - 1 1/3 teaspoons black pepper - 1 1/3 teaspoons garlic powder - 2 pinches salt - 1 teaspoon dry Italian-style salad dressing mix - 1 cup Worcestershire sauce - 1 cup soy sauce - 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Directions 1. Cut meat into strips no thicker than 1/4 inch. In a large bowl, mix together onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and pepper sauce. Place meat into a container, and combine with marinade. Cover, and refrigerate 24 hours. (i like marinating it for 2days). 2. Place oven rack on the highest level. Place aluminum foil on bottom of oven to catch drips. Preheat oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). 3. Insert round toothpicks through the tops of the strips of meat, and hang them from the oven rack. Bake in preheated oven for 4 hours, or until dried to desired consistency. Markster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markster Posted Wednesday at 11:20 AM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:20 AM Thanks Gene. I’ll have to give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted Wednesday at 04:04 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:04 PM Happy turkey eve! What are you guys favorite tactics for opening morning. I try to get close to the roost tree, set up my hen decoy and call softly but not too much. Had this guy all fired up and he came right in less then 10 yds last year! Tyler0420 and Bubba14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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