Date:         Tue, 4 Feb 2003 19:14:06 -0500
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From:         "George M. Jett" <gmjett@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: McKee Beeshers question re:hunting
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I would also add go birding a little later (10 AM).  I have heard that
Turkey hunters unusally knock off about 10 AM. since their chances of
getting a turkey drop off significantly later in the morning.  Dawn is prime
time for them.

George

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Huy" <Gabboon@AOL.COM>
To: <MDOSPREY@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] McKee Beeshers question re:hunting


> "Just started birding at McKee Beeshers this fall/winter.  What a fun
place to wander.  Only went on Sundays however, due to hunting season. Now
that all deer hunting and most waterfowl is over is it fairly safe to bird
on other days?
> Any thoughts on Spring turkey season?  Is it prudent to stay away from
Mckee Beeshers Mon. - Sat. during that time?
> Besides safety concerns, I hate to ruin somebody's hunting.
> Thanks for any advice -Andy Martin apmartin2@comcast.net
<apmartin2@comcast.net>"
>
> Andy,
>
> That is indeed a wonderful place to bird!  I never had trouble with
waterfowl hunting,  once stopped to talk to a guy and he pointed out the
red-headed woodpeckers to me.
>
> As for turkey season, maybe wear some orange visible from all directions,
like a hat, and stick to the paths.  There are certain colors to avoid
wearing during the season, I believe they are black, blue, red and white -
colors found on the target species.  This info. can be found in the DNR
website and turkey hunting organization websites.
>
> If you stumble across a hunter be quiet and keep going to minimize
disturbing their hunt. They likely will not be chatty or acknowledge you if
they are a good hunter - a turkey's keen eyesight will pick up the movement.
>
> Steve
>
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