Fanning, reaping,....

[Setterman]

Or whatever the kids are calling it these days continues to be the most idiotic thing hunters are doing these days.

I cannot wrap my mind around what goes through someone's brain that makes them feel this is a great idea.

Not to mention its a long way from true turkey hunting, heck blinds and decoys are more "true" turkey hunting than the suicide attempt.

 

[TNTomtaker01]

Agreed.

 

[Roost 1]

I agree..... :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[Southern Sportsman]

Yup.

 

[Boll Weevil]

I wish there was something I could add to the original post but alas, I cannot.

 

[timberjack86]

No thanks. Have you seen the adapter to put a fan on the end of your gun barrel? :shock:

 

[REN]

Won't lie I have done it in the past (full disclosure I did it on private land and didn't have a gun). It was actually pretty cool to see a Tom get pissed and come within 12yds of me laying in a field.

It's not my cup of tea to kill one that way but it was exciting to see one react like that.


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[Tennessee Lead]

I'll pass


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[Setterman]

No thanks. Have you seen the adapter to put a fan on the end of your gun barrel? :shock:

That's exactly what inspired me into post this topic. It's just sad

 

[catman529]

I would like to try it in a big open field sometime, but I hunt public land so I don't want to die


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[BHC]

I've tried it a few times with no success... Got a buddy that has had it work like a charm.. I hunt private land, I know who is there at anytime.. I wouldn't do it on public land but have no problem with it.. It's not why I turkey hunt, but it's something to try on a day they won't answer a thing..

 

[Setterman]

If I only I had a dollar for every idiot that I ran off private ground where I was the only one allowed on the property. Nativity is what's going to get folks killed

 

[Final steps TC]

If it works then go for it I say!!

 

[Gravey]

If I knew 110% that I was the only person there then I might try it but even on private land where you think you're the only one there are these scum of the earth people called trespassers.

 

[chebuck]

It wouldn't surpriseme me if this doesn't get strutters or decoys outlawed in several states when some poor guy gets killed trying this.

 

[Spurhunter]

Watch this video. It's a little goofy but shows how easy it can happen.

http://huntsrc.com/blog/dangerous-turke ... d-fanning/

 

[catman529]

I don't see a problem on a very large, open field on private land where any potential trespasser would be well out of gun range anyway.

Seems like it would be fun to try once or twice for the experience. I'm not against it but not in a hurry to try it due to where I hunt.


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[Crappie Hunter]

I had never heard of it, but it looks like a great way to end up dead.

 

[Southern Sportsman]

It wouldn't surpriseme me if this doesn't get strutters or decoys outlawed in several states when some poor guy gets killed trying this.

I would LOVE to see strutter/fan decoys outlawed, but I hope it doesn't take someone getting killed.

 

[Setterman]

It wouldn't surpriseme me if this doesn't get strutters or decoys outlawed in several states when some poor guy gets killed trying this.

I would LOVE to see strutter/fan decoys outlawed, but I hope it doesn't take someone getting killed.

Same for me, having cut my teeth hunting Alabama where they were legal until recently I know from experience you don't need a plastic turkey to consistently kill lots of longbeards. Even the ones in fields, we routinely killed henned up birds that spent every waking moment in ag fields that were hundreds of acres and perfectly flat.

I have voiced my displeasure for the addiction turkey hunters have these days to decoys, for years. I bet a bunch would be in real serious trouble if they woke up tomorrow and they were illegal.

With all that said, while they are still legal I can't blame someone for using them as they are effective and won't judge someone for using a tool to help them be succesful.

I will however judge anyone fanning birds as a certified fool and not worthy of being considered a turkey hunter, and not apologize for doing so.

 

[Recoil]

I would love to try it...but it seems like a lot of trouble. I would have to put my book down, unplug my earphones, get out off my cushioned chair, leave my comfortable blind and then crawl through all of my decoys!

 

[Spurhunter]

I would love to try it...but it seems like a lot of trouble. I would have to put my book down, unplug my earphones, get out off my cushioned chair, leave my comfortable blind and then crawl through all of my decoys!

:stir: :stir: :stir: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[BHC]

Where I hunt we have a few thousand acres behind locked gates, and our land is bordered by a few thousand acres that's behind locked gates.. And in 10 yrs of hunting there I've only encountered one trespasser that was looking for his dog.. So I feel pretty safe also never got pics of trespasser on trail camera, and never had anything stolen.. So I feel pretty safe. I just don't see anything wrong with it.. I guess it's the equivalent of seeing a big buck from your fourwheeler on your way out pullin over and shooting him.. What a disgrace! You showed absolutely no skill or sportsman ship in killing that buck..
Totally kidding! I mean it's a method that works, just because you like to simply call one in don't bash the next guy.. I love run n gun turkey hunting.. And work hard for every turkey I kill whether I call him in or not.. I have a full strut decoy and will use it in certain situations, but usually it's not worth toting it... I carry a jake decoy in my vest and put it up sometimes and sometimes I don't ( usually it's to risky, bird is to close). There is more than one way to skin a cat, and personally I find this method much more appealing than sitting on a field or strut zone just waiting one out.. By that I mean just sitting and waiting. I do plenty waiting but I always know ones close ( enough) and am calling..

 

[Setterman]

Where I hunt we have a few thousand acres behind locked gates, and our land is bordered by a few thousand acres that's behind locked gates.. And in 10 yrs of hunting there I've only encountered one trespasser that was looking for his dog.. So I feel pretty safe also never got pics of trespasser on trail camera, and never had anything stolen.. So I feel pretty safe. I just don't see anything wrong with it.. I guess it's the equivalent of seeing a big buck from your fourwheeler on your way out pullin over and shooting him.. What a disgrace! You showed absolutely no skill or sportsman ship in killing that buck..
Totally kidding! I mean it's a method that works, just because you like to simply call one in don't bash the next guy.. I love run n gun turkey hunting.. And work hard for every turkey I kill whether I call him in or not.. I have a full strut decoy and will use it in certain situations, but usually it's not worth toting it... I carry a jake decoy in my vest and put it up sometimes and sometimes I don't ( usually it's to risky, bird is to close). There is more than one way to skin a cat, and personally I find this method much more appealing than sitting on a field or strut zone just waiting one out.. By that I mean just sitting and waiting. I do plenty waiting but I always know ones close ( enough) and am calling..

Its actually the equivalent of strapping a set of antler to your head and crawling around.

I have several thousand acres out of state that my family owns, that land is bordered by a seemingly impenetrable swamp, clear cuts, etc. However, over the years I've had more than one confrontation with poachers and am always surprised to learn what they went through in order to poach.

 

[Hunt 365]

I did it twice last year. Once out of desperation and the next time because it worked so well. Guilty

 

[ZachMarkus]

Obviously it's not something you would want to do on public land but I only hunt private land and only use this method if he's strutting in the middle of a wide open field with some hens or something. I've been doing it a few years now and every turkey I've tried it on died. Most of them come running as hard as they can right up your gun barrel. Me and my buddy crawled up on some strutting in the middle of a 80 acre field last year and we had 4 big toms meet us half way across the field and we shot 2 of them at 7 steps. I would rather call one up if I can but crawling them is a very exciting and effective way to kill one. Go ahead and start the bashing [emoji1]

 

[BIGB]

I've not tried it yet but just for argument's sake I bet someone said the same thing about deer hunting out of tree stands. You know about them being dangerous and all.

 

[catman529]

Obviously it's not something you would want to do on public land but I only hunt private land and only use this method if he's strutting in the middle of a wide open field with some hens or something. I've been doing it a few years now and every turkey I've tried it on died. Most of them come running as hard as they can right up your gun barrel. Me and my buddy crawled up on some strutting in the middle of a 80 acre field last year and we had 4 big toms meet us half way across the field and we shot 2 of them at 7 steps. I would rather call one up if I can but crawling them is a very exciting and effective way to kill one. Go ahead and start the bashing [emoji1]

I'm not going to bash you, you're hunting a wide open field where you are not likely to get mistaken for a turkey and are out of shotgun range of potential trespassers.


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[catman529]

I've not tried it yet but just for argument's sake I bet someone said the same thing about deer hunting out of tree stands. You know about them being dangerous and all.

they are the most dangerous part of deer hunting. But they are so useful they will stay around, and safety equipment only gets better with time.

I do not want to see reaping outlawed, that sounds silly. I just hope people use common sense and don't try it in the woods or on public land. I wouldn't be against reaping made illegal on public land due to the amount of hunters. But I'm not going to complain about it, I know I won't be shooting anyone hiding behind a fan. I like to see the birds poke their heads up and look at me one last time before the lead takes flight.


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[Andy S.]

Not my cup of tea.