Chuck swan

[FARMTOFIELD]

Any advice? I'm 5 hours away and have no idea what the place is like

 

[SKFOOTER]

I'm 7 hours away and in the same boat with Rockhound.

 

[MickThompson]

Ridge and valley similar to the highland rim, similar to western middle TN. Lots of oaks and big woods with scattered small fields. It's a state forest so there is a lot of active management and stands of various ages. It's been 7-8 years since I hunted there.


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[Roost 1]

I think you will like it IF you like LBL......

 

[Setterman]

Big woods with scattered open areas and hilly. The hunting has really declined in the last 5 years though, which is really sad as it used to be incredible

 

[FARMTOFIELD]

Is it worth the drive

 

[Setterman]

Is it worth the drive

Honestly after my last two draws there I'm not sure. But it may be awesome this year I just don't know. The level of idiocy by other hunters has also gotten out of control with the decline in birds.

The last two hunts I drew there were a total of 3 birds killed by almost 700 hunters.

 

[SKFOOTER]

I've tried to look up the 2016 Turkey Harvest by WMA on the new TWRA Hunter's Toolbox but I cant find it Is this information available??

 

[tn24]

I've tried to look up the 2016 Turkey Harvest by WMA on the new TWRA Hunter's Toolbox but I cant find it Is this information available??

Chuck Swan had 71 birds killed last year. 1st hunt-19, 2nd hunt-18, 3rd hunt-11, 4th hunt-12, 5th hunt-11.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Thanks tn. How can I find that info for the other WMA's??

 

[tn24]

Thanks tn. How can I find that info for the other WMA's??

In the TWRA Hunters Toolbox under Turkey Harvest Report by County/WMA. You will need to know the hunt dates to get accurate data.

 

[Roost 1]

I think some of those numbers are better than they might sound if you take the weather into consideration.

 

[tn24]

I think some of those numbers are better than they might sound if you take the weather into consideration.

Yes. Cold/Wind/Rain/# of hunters that show up can really affect the kill numbers.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Any idea what the reasoning is behind the hunting stopping at noon on Chuck Swan??

 

[tn24]

Any idea what the reasoning is behind the hunting stopping at noon on Chuck Swan??

I've always heard so as not to disturb nesting hens but I don't know for sure.

 

[Union Co. Boy]

The birds are there, but they get called a lot. I live minutes away. It's only my opinion, and maybe I'm not that good, but they are the toughest birds I've ever hunted.

 

[Andy S.]

Chuck Swan had 71 birds killed last year.

Same thing I saw, 61 old birds, and 10 jakes.

 

[cowhunter71]

Place is slap full of turkeys and googans as well. Very well managed ground with lots of timber management and improved fields. A quality hunt, sure 'nuff, whether it's the first hunt or the last hunt

 

[SKFOOTER]

Place is slap full of turkeys and googans as well. Very well managed ground with lots of timber management and improved fields. A quality hunt, sure 'nuff, whether it's the first hunt or the last hunt

So, knowing what you know about Chuck Swan, would you drive 7 hours to it for a 3 day hunt??

 

[deerfever]

I have hunted it several times and the birds can be tough . No different than any other public ground. Would I drive 7 hours ? I don't know but you put in for the hunt and got the first one , you must have been saving some points to get that one. The first hunt is before season starts so I guess it just depends on how much you have going on and how bad you want to turkey hunt before everyone else gets the chance. If you have any questions on the place feel free to pm me!

 

[TheLBLman]

I have hunted it several times and the birds can be tough. No different than any other public ground. Would I drive 7 hours ? I don't know but you put in for the hunt and got the first one , you must have been saving some points to get that one. The first hunt is before season starts so I guess it just depends on how much you have going on and how bad you want to turkey hunt before everyone else gets the chance.

Good points.
Just my "opinion", as I've visited CS numerous times, yet never turkey hunted there:
I'd say the turkey hunting there is very similar to the turkey hunting at LBL, likely better than LBL (or at least has been).
Many people will tell you the turkey hunting at LBL sucks; others will tell you it's as good or better than most other areas.
Similar seems true for CS.

Getting to hunt CS for 3 days, before the statewide season even opens, that's truly a "bonus" opportunity, so can't imagine why you'd even put in for it in the first place if you had questionable intensions about going.

 

[cowhunter71]

Place is slap full of turkeys and googans as well. Very well managed ground with lots of timber management and improved fields. A quality hunt, sure 'nuff, whether it's the first hunt or the last hunt

So, knowing what you know about Chuck Swan, would you drive 7 hours to it for a 3 day hunt??

Bud, if you've got to think about it that much, your better off staying home. As for me, I live and breathe turkey hunting. I'm fixin to drive 14 hrs to hunt the only public ground in South Florida in less than two weeks just because I can.

 

[rbreedi1]

Why would you put in for something and get drawn and then ask if it's worth the drive? I think I would make that decision beforehand.

 

[SKFOOTER]

I drew the 3rd hunt not the 1st hunt. And had 0 preference points. This hunt was my third choice and with no preference points I had very little expectation of getting drawn. So please don't lecture me on possibly not driving all the way across the state to turkey hunt a WMA that has gotten mixed reviews on this forum. That happens to be the same weekend as LBL's youth hunt so I'll have to make that decision. But I sincerely appreciate all of the info and advice that has been given on Chuck Swan.

 

[FARMTOFIELD]

Why would you put in for something and get drawn and then ask if it's worth the drive? I think I would make that decision beforehand.

Oh I'm going no doubt even if it's just for the time spent with my brother and buddy, just trying to get an idea as what to expect

 

[catman529]

If the hunting is closed at noon the I don't know if I would make the drive personally. A lot of my heavily hunted public land success comes in early or even late afternoon.


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[Huntseverything22]

We had a blast last year on the first hunt and didn't get to hunt the first day. My brother and I tagged out within a couple hours of daylight the second day of the hunt. We had already paid for the cabin we were staying at so we fished that evening and the next day. Then left early the next morning we had a 3 hr drive and only 2 days to hunt. Probably one of the best hunts I have ever been on and I can't pass up the opportunity of hunting turkeys a week before everyone else gets to lol. I didn't get drawn this year. Good luck to all and don't forget your fishing poles for the evenins.