FLORIDA SPRING TURKEY HUNTING

The Florida Osceola wild turkey, meleagris gallopavo osceola, was named after a famous Seminole Indian chief of the early 1800's. There are to date approximately 75,000 Osceola turkeys that roam the southern portions of Florida. The Osceola turkey is the smallest and most challenging species of turkey to hunt. A mature tom turkey will only weigh 16 - 18 pounds in his peak breeding state.



TURKEY HUNTING AREA & TERRAIN
Our Florida turkey hunting is conducted on private land in Glades and Highlands county. The turkey hunting area consists of several hundred acres. which is surrounded by thousands of acres owned by other property land owners. The terrain on our land and the surrounding land around our land varies from palmetto thickets to oak trees and other hardwoods. Grass fields, cow pastures, ponds and marsh areas are scattered throughout the area.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP OF THE HUNTING AREA

TURKEY HUNTING METHODS
Vary from one hunter to another. Sitting very still in one spot and calling is a proven method of turkey hunting that will likely produce good results. Trampling through the woods from one end of the property to the other in hopes of sneaking up on a turkey is the poorest method of turkey hunting there is!

We do not provide a guide on our turkey hunts, nor do we guarantee a kill, or that you will find signs of game in the area, or that game will be in the area, or even be seen!

FLORIDA SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON: 2008

SPRING TURKEY: South Zone - Mar. 1 - Apr. 6, 2008
Daily Bag Limit
Legal to take: one bearded or gobbler turkey per day.
Spring turkey possession limit is two.

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SPRING TURKEY: Central Zone - Mar. 15 - Apr. 20, 2008
Daily Bag Limit
Legal to take: one bearded or gobbler turkey per day.
Spring turkey possession limit is two.



TURKEY HUNTING WEAPONS
Rifles, shotguns, pistols, bow and arrows, muzzleloading guns and crossbows. Standard shotgun shot sizes are # 2 or #4 with shell lengths of 2 3/4 - 3 1/2 inches.



TURKEY DECOYS
May be used in Florida. There's no question that the Osceola tom turkey's eye sight is sharper than any animal in the woods. A turkey decoy can be very helpful in bringing a weary tom in close. They also help in keeping the tom's attention focused on the decoy and not towards the caller.



TURKEY HUNTING HOURS
A day of spring turkey hunting starts one-half hour before sunrise and ends at sunset. A hunter has the option to hunt all or any part of that span of of hours during his reserved 3 days of hunting. Unused hours are not applicable to any other day of hunting. Any unused days of a hunter's 3 day reservation are not applicable to any other days or towards a new reservation made during the season. No refunds are given for any unused pre-paid services included in the tour package or any changes made in the itinerary while en route. There are no refunds for any days not used do to bad weather, illness, family crisis or any other emergency. We strongly advise you to purchase trip insurance upon making reservation for a trip. This insurance reimburses you for non-refundable trip costs in the event that you must cancel your trip due to illness, family crisis or other emergences. You may purchase trip insurance through your travel agent or at these links:
http://www.clickhere4travelinsurance.com
http://www.tripinsurancestore.com

WEATHER
Winter's general day temperature is 75 degrees. Nights and mornings are cool to cold. Late spring and early fall days are in the 80's. Rainfall during the winter, early spring and late fall is slight. Brief afternoon showers are common in late spring, throughout the summer and early fall. Rain gear is a must bring item. If you are hunting during the winter months, be sure to bring some warm clothing with you -- it can get quite cold at times.
Hopefully bad weather does not interfere with your reserved hunting trip. We do not offer rain checks for our wild boar hunting. We have no control over the weather and therefore we cannot be responsible for the disruption of your trip due to weather. Please bring rain gear with you. If bad weather moves in the decision to leave is up to the hunter.



TRANSPORTATION TO HUNTING AREA
A hunting party will follow the guide in their vehicle to the hunting area. Private vehicle parking is permitted on our hunting land.
The guide will show you our property border lines which are usually enclosed by a 3 strand barb wire fence. It is your responsibility not to cross over our fenced in area and trespass on someone's land.
Please make sure you close the gate each time you enter or leave during your hunt.
Be careful of livestock that is out there.

The use of ATV's. jeeps, buggies or any other type of vehicle is
prohibited on our land.

Camping out on our land, making fires, littering, using our land as a
target range and trespassing on somebody else land is prohibited.

The killing of other game or non-game animals is prohibited.

PRE-SCOUTING THE HUNTING AREA

We do not permit a party to pre-scout the hunting area prior to their 3 reserved hunting days. Pre-scounting can be done after a party has finished hunting on their first morning of their reserved 3 days of hunting.



THINGS TO BRING
Camouflage clothing (head-to-toe) is essential to hunting turkey successfully. A small portable blind is a "must bring" item that will hid a hunter's hand and body movements during hours of sitting. Bug spray, rain gear, drinking water, turkey calls and decoys are other items that should not be overlooked.

FLORIDA HUNTING LICENSE
A Florida resident and non-resident hunting license, archery and, muzzleloading stamp is required to hunt turkey. A computerized license option is now available in the state of Florida. Hunters may purchase their hunting license using a toll-free telephone number and a credit card. Telephone agents will issue a license number over the phone which will entitle hunters to hunt immediately or at some later date during the year. If you would like to use this service the Florida Game & Fresh Water Commission's (GFC) toll-free number is 1-888-486-8356

PURCHASE YOUR FLORIDA HUNTING LICENSE ONLINE
A Florida hunting license can now be purchased online. Click here if you would like to use this convenient option.



LODGING INFORMATION
You can call and make motel lodging reservations in the town of Okeechobee which is about 15 miles from our hunting area. The Holiday Inn Express on Hwy 441, 3 miles South of Jct SR 70 Tel. (863) 357-3529/1-800-465-4329 Okeechobee, FL 34974 -- Best Western on SR 441, 3 miles South of Jct SR 70 Tel. 1-800-305-6237 --Flamingo Motel Hwy 441, 3 miles South of Jct SR 70 Okeechobee, Fl. 34974 Tel. (863) 763-6100 -- Budget Inn Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 763-3185 -- Economy Inn Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34972 Tel: (863) 763-1148 -- Pier II Motel Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 763-8003 -- Travelers Inn 601 N. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 763-3146 -- Treasure Island Motel Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 763-2895 -- Tropic Motel 1012 S. Parrott Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 467-0053 -- Wanta Linga Motel 3225 Hwy 441 Okeechobee, FL 34974 Tel: (863) 763-1020/1-800-754-0428

CAMP GROUNDS, TENT CAMPING, RV PARKS, ETC:
This type of information is best answered by the local Chamber of Commerce. The town of Okeechobee's number is 863-763-6464

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RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS

Click here to print out the required RESERVATION FORM
you will need to mail out with your money order deposit to make reservations by U.S.postal mail.

A e-mail confirmation upon receipt of a party's reservation deposit will be sent confirming receipt of deposit. The e-mail confirmation will include date of reserved hunt, where to meet, time to meet, etc.
The total cost of the hunting trip and balance due upon arrival (minus the deposit) will also be listed to ensure that there are no additional hidden fees or charges whatsoever!!!

It is your responsibility to e-mail me back as soon as you receive my e-mail confirmation verifying that the information containted in it is correct



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