Description

When choosing a date to hunt keep a couple of things in mind. In April, the birds have not completely split up so hunters will be hunting near large numbers of birds. Therefore the use of a blind, which outfitter will provide, will be necessary in many cases. The reason for this is that in April there will be a lot of birds around most of the time, which makes it nearly impossible to sit perfectly still long enough to let the birds that you don't want to shoot, pass by and a gobbler come into range. When hunters start calling during this time of year, it is not uncommon to have groups of jakes of up to 20 or more come in while the gobbler struts and displays just out of range. Hunter will need the flock to pass by in order to get the gobbler. Not all setups in April are this way, but a lot of them are. Additionally, the calling in April is light flock type calling. Hunters are mostly calling to the flock and not an individual gobbler. In May, however, the flocks have completely split up and the hunting changes dramatically. This is a good time for an active hunter to hunt on this property. Traditional locate calling, walking, and cut and run techniques become more common. Quite simply, if you are a patient hunter, patient caller, hunters will love April and the fantastic gobbling and bird densities they will experience. If you are not so patient and like to stretch your legs more, May will suit you better. Many folks like to come hunting with this outfit at the same time every year, while others like to come in April one year and May the next, to experience a different type of hunting technique. Additionally, some hunters fall in love with a certain camp and rebook that camp every year, while others like to change camps every year. This is a 2:1 semi-guided 3 day hunt. It is recommended to book early so you get your choice at camp and time of year! Not only are you going to experience exceptional hospitality, plenty of elbow room on 70,000 acres, scenic properties, and excellent meals and accommodations, but you are also going to have plenty of opportunity to harvest your gobbler!

HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

• Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge
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  Lodging & Accommodations Scale

  5 - Cabin/Lodge

  4 - Bunk House/Trailer

  3 - Wall Tent

  2 - Backpack Tent

  1 - Client Provided/Hotel

Meals and lodging included on 2 and 3 day hunts. Hunting is provided as bunk style lodging. There are 2 hunters per room on twin beds. *Photos coming soon.

• Menu & Food: Full Kitchen
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  Menu & Food Scale

  5 - 5 Star Catered

  4 - Full Kitchen

  3 - Field Kitchen

  2 - Backpack Food

  1 - Client Provided

Meals and lodging included on 2 and 3 day hunts.

• Physical Conditions: Light Hiking
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  Physical Conditions Scale:

  5 - All Vehicle Access

  4 - Light Hiking

  3 - Moderate Hiking

  2 - Heavy Hiking

  1 - Extreme Back Country

This outfitter has hunting areas that you can literally drive right to and others that are long walks. If hunter is not in great shape, then they should consider booking in April. If hunters are in better shape and like to walk as opposed to sit, come in May. If there are both types in a group, come whenever it fits your schedule and we'll find suitable hunting situations for all of hunters.

Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

If booked into the Prairie King Lodge, the final flight destination city is Sioux Falls, SD and is a 3.5 hour drive. Hunter may also fly to Sioux City, IA for a 3 hours drive or to Pierre, SD which is a 2.5 hour drive. If booking in the Black Bird Lodge there are options to fly into Omaha, NE with a 3.5 hour drive, fly into Grand Island, NE which is a 2 hour drive, or Sioux City, IA which is 2 hours from camp. If hunter is booked into the Turkey Creek Lodge hunter can fly to Omaha, NE which is a 2.5 hours drive or fly to Lincoln, NE which is a 2 hour drive. Grand Island, NE is roughly a 45 min to camp.

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• Lodging & Accommodations
• Menu & Food
• Physical Conditions

Description

Hunter can plan on moderate weather for this hunt in both April and May. Snow may be present in April hunts. Hunter should be prepared with a good layering system for inclement weather if present. Hunter will be sitting a blind for this hunt. Outfitter will provide ground blinds. Nighttime lows in the 30's (April) and daytime highs up to as high as 80 (May). Expect wind and be prepared for some rain. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.

What Outfitter Provides

• Meals
• Lodging
• Ground Blinds
• Private Land

What to Bring

• Shotgun or Archery Equipment
• Moderate Weather Hunting Clothing-Layering System Recommended
• Hunting Hat & Gloves
• Thermal Base Layers
• Calls
• Rain Gear
• Cooler for Meat Transfer

Recommended Items

• 20 Quart Badlands Cooler
• 45 Quart Badlands Cooler
• Mountain Extreme Men's
• RBO Precision Academy I - South Dakota

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• What to Bring