NWR TURKEY HUNTS

[SKFOOTER]

Did anyone receive their draw notification today?? The were supposedly mailed out yesterday.

 

[callemquacktn]

Not yet.

 

[callemquacktn]

Correction. I just got it. Got drawn for LH on the first hunt.

 

[Andy S.]

Got mine today for LH, not drawn.

 

[Andy S.]

Got drawn for LH on the first hunt.

Congrats, you'll get to start season few days earlier than statewide. Best of luck.

 

[Andy S.]

My buddy that put in with me got his notification today that he was drawn for Chickasaw NWR, but mine did not come today, only the denial notice from Lower Hatchie. I assume my Chickasaw notice will be delivered in the coming days.

 

[rastubbs]

Both kids got Chickasaw Juvy hunt....I got Chickasaw 3rd hunt and reject for Reelfoot NWR

 

[Spurhunter]

I stopped hunting public land a few years ago but I always liked Chickasaw. How is the population nowdays? Are the mosquitos still BAD?

 

[callemquacktn]

We also got drawn for Chickasaw 2nd hunt.
Last time I was in CW was 21 yrs ago. Lol
I have absolutely no idea where to start so if someone doesn't mind to kind of point me in the general direction I would appreciate it. I can return the favor on Shelby Forrest if you are drawn.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Got my "Did Not Get Drawn" postcard for Lower Hatchie and Reelfoot. But I drew the 1st Adult Hunt on Chickasaw NWR so I'll get to start the season 2 days early. Haven't hunted it in several years so any assistance PM'd to me will be very much appreciated and kept confidential, especially from those of you who drew the 2nd and 3rd adult hunts. I'll be glad to pass on information from my hunt to you as well. Thanks.

 

[Adam Jackson]

My buddy that put in with me got his notification today that he was drawn for Chickasaw NWR, but mine did not come today, only the denial notice from Lower Hatchie. I assume my Chickasaw notice will be delivered in the coming days.

This will be the first time I have ever hunted this particular place. I have mainly hunted Anderson Tully (lower) in Fort Pillow. I know Andy has hunted Chickasaw many moons ago. Can someone help us out with some areas we can start looking?

 

[WRbowhunter]

I hunted Chickasaw Refuge several years ago. The only thing I can say is I have never ever seen so many skeeters in my life. seems like every step I took a black cloud of them would rise from the swamp floor. Good luck

 

[callemquacktn]

I will be buying several cylinders for my therma cell before the season that's for sure.

 

[Spurhunter]

I hunted Chickasaw Refuge several years ago. The only thing I can say is I have never ever seen so many skeeters in my life. seems like every step I took a black cloud of them would rise from the swamp floor. Good luck

Last time I hunted it I had 2 thermacells running every time I sat down. One on each side.

 

[SKFOOTER]

I can't wait!! :smash:

 

[tickweed]

must be nice.

 

[SKFOOTER]

must be nice.

You didn't get drawn for any of the refuge hunts, tick??

 

[pigpen]

I live in lauderdale and could help some or all of you out for sure. I did not get drawn this year. About any place on Chickasaw is good! Been seeing plenty of birds but prepare for the taradactyls!

 

[callemquacktn]

Pigpen, I sent you a pm. Thanks

 

[UpperTully]

Got drawn for Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie, just waiting to hear back on LBL and Wolf River

 

[SKFOOTER]

Got drawn for Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie, just waiting to hear back on LBL and Wolf River

Which hunt did you draw at Chickasaw, UpperTully??

 

[UpperTully]

Got drawn for Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie, just waiting to hear back on LBL and Wolf River

Which hunt did you draw at Chickasaw, UpperTully??

First hunt at Lower Hatchie and Second hunt at Chickasaw.

 

[SKFOOTER]

Got drawn for Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie, just waiting to hear back on LBL and Wolf River

Which hunt did you draw at Chickasaw, UpperTully??

First hunt at Lower Hatchie and Second hunt at Chickasaw.

Good luck on your hunts. I have the first hunt on Chickasaw. Sure hope the water stays outta there.

 

[UpperTully]

Same to you brother, that river is going to be mighty iffy this year with all that snow up north. Hopefully things will stay cold for a while.

 

[Andy S.]

Sure hope the water stays outta there.

....that river is going to be mighty iffy this year with all that snow up north.

Today's forecast shows 12' rise at Cairo over the next 5 days. That is a helluva jump in a short amount of time.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/?n=lmrfc- ... erforecast
Long term shows it falling out by season opener, but I do not put much stock in it beyond 10 days.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/?n=ms_extended_forecast

 

[Hawk]

The river at Caruthersville is at 26.85 and the forecast at 29.7 by March 14. That will put a lot of water on Chickasaw. Hopefully it will recede before the hunts but with the the additional rain forecast who's knows what will happen. Might be a good idea totune up your outboard

 

[Hawk]

Latest on flooding:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MEMPHIS TN HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD ADVISORY FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CARUTHERSVILLE * FROM SATURDAY MARCH 14 UNTIL SUNDAY MARCH 15. * AT 11 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST... THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 34.0 FEET SATURDAY MARCH 21. * AT 34.0 FEET... IN TENNESSEE, BARR ROAD ALONG THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE FORKED DEER RIVER IS FLOODING NEAR THE BRIDGE AT THE SOUTH END OF WATKINS ROAD. WATER FROM THE NORTH BOTTOM OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY IS NOW FLOWING OVER THE BASIN BOUNDARY INTO THE SOUTH BOTTOMM OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY. IN MISSOURI, LARGE BUSINESS JUST NORTH OF CARUTHERSVILLE IS COVERING UP. MANY FIELDS ADJACENT TO THE INTERSTATE 155 BRIDGE ARE FLOODED.

 

[SKFOOTER]

That absolutely SUX!!!!!!!!!! :cry:

 

[Andy S.]

Might be a good idea totune up your outboard

x2. I ran mine in the Hatchie River few weeks back to check everything out, just in case I need it this spring.

 

[Andy S.]

.....and the forecast at 29.7 by March 14. That will put a lot of water on Chickasaw.

Revised forecast calling for 34' crest on the 14th. Not good.