Turkey hunting near the Umpqua River in Oregon.

[DaveLikesGuns]

Spring Turkey Hunting season is April 15-May31. My wife told me she wants us to get tags and take a shot. From some quick googling I'm getting the impression that there are a lot of wild Turkeys SW of Eugene in the region around the Umpqua River. Is this true? I figured Id see if there are any locals on NWFA who could steer us toward a good hunt and stay:

Can anyone recommend a motel near some good public land for us to hunt on? A general store or market near by is necessary as well, need somewhere to buy ice.

Thanks,
Dave

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[Dungannon]

Can't help you, but will be watching for replies to this post.

There was an earlier thread on fall Turkey hunting ...
Does anyone even bother hunting fall turkeys?

 

[Angler]

Does it have to be public land?

 

[DaveLikesGuns]

Angler, I'm unsure of the nature of your post. I'd be very happy to hunt on some private land if the landowner gives me the thumbs up. I haven't hunted on anything other then on public land. The picture sure answers the question of if there are birds in the region though, thanks!

 

[Angler]

Angler, I'm unsure of the nature of your post. I'd be very happy to hunt on some private land if the landowner gives me the thumbs up. I haven't hunted on anything other then on public land. The picture sure answers the question of if there are birds in the region though, thanks!

That is my ranch, I'll send a PM....

 

[DaveLikesGuns]

Great, thanks. Ill check my inbox tonight.

 

[brokenarrow]

That's the kind of response that restores my faith in humanity!

 

[SA Shooter]

The Umpqua National Forest has lots of turkeys on it. There is a small lodge and general store, with fuel, near Dry Creek on Hwy 138 that is close to some nice gravel backroads to hunt on.

 

[Flymph]

Only a fool would pass up an offer like that!
Warms my heart to see such a post!

 

[Chase89]

Hoping to get my first turkey this year as well. Long time target/defensive shooter but new to hunting as of last summer. So far just hogs in Texas and Florida and a decent whitetail. Hoping for turkey and elk this year.