tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post5378879735621434561..comments2024-03-10T01:57:38.017-08:00Comments on NorCal Cazadora: Most evil turkey on earth lives in NapaHolly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-72225878601817665792009-04-17T06:31:00.000-07:002009-04-17T06:31:00.000-07:00Oh yeah, turkeys are pretty smart - except when st...Oh yeah, turkeys are pretty smart - except when strutting toms let their guard down. But it's the same way with so many animals - including humans - isn't it?<br /><br />And Hutch, I'm sorry to keep disappointing you. In my experience, usually the best thing that comes from a civilized discussion, as we've had, is not changing people's positions, but increasing understanding of and tolerance of Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-59983382076042529712009-04-16T23:55:00.000-07:002009-04-16T23:55:00.000-07:00You know I have to put in a plug for the turkey. I...You know I have to put in a plug for the turkey. It's my style.<br /><br />I've raised wild turkeys from babies (orphaned babies) for re-release -- and found them to be remarkable animals. Your writings suggest the same -- in reference to their intelligence. <br /><br />One of these days, I'll stop reading your blog. I promise. I keep hoping to return one day and find some commonality and hutchinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-82935939666765193972009-04-15T20:42:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:42:00.000-07:00Oh, no, we baited with corn.
Psych!I was wonderin...Oh, no, we baited with corn.<br /><br /><EM>Psych!</EM>I was wondering if anyone would ask about that. This is a working vineyard, with a winery on site. When they've finished fermenting and pressing the grapes, they toss the seeds and skins in a pile. A big, lovely purple pile. I've seen enough turkey sign there to believe they enjoy plucking bugs out of it. It's kinda like a big compost heap.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-91285899112731398712009-04-15T20:19:00.000-07:002009-04-15T20:19:00.000-07:00NC - when you said "Turkey at the seed pile" I'm c...NC - when you said "Turkey at the seed pile" I'm curious what you meant? I'm sure it was grape seed or mustard seed, or some other non-grain seed, right??...Jon Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517639796366064724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-48550468369261566422009-04-15T09:22:00.000-07:002009-04-15T09:22:00.000-07:00I believe they were here about 10,000 years ago - ...I believe they were here about 10,000 years ago - they've found tons of turkey bones in the La Brea Tarpits in L.A.<br /><br />But the new variety of turkey imported to Cali is a LOT sturdier than those poor condors!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-67751803423095208122009-04-15T08:55:00.000-07:002009-04-15T08:55:00.000-07:00I thought turkeys used to live in California but s...I thought turkeys used to live in California but something preceeding human history wiped them out. All we've done is welcomed them back to an area them that their ancestors used to roam. Is it so different from the condor issue?<br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-25085804857769881912009-04-15T07:48:00.000-07:002009-04-15T07:48:00.000-07:00P.S. That DFG report is here and the paragraph I c...P.S. That DFG report is <A HREF="http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/docs/turkplan_04.pdf" REL="nofollow">here</A> and the paragraph I cited is on the 25th page of the pdf (marked as page 21 in the report).Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-74862857140401372772009-04-15T07:46:00.000-07:002009-04-15T07:46:00.000-07:00I haven't seen the studies - I'd like to - but I d...I haven't seen the studies - I'd like to - but I did see this synopsis in a Department of Fish and Game report:<br /><br />"In 2000 and 2001, the National Wild Turkey Federation<br />(NWTF) investigated reports of damage by turkeys at 28 vineyards. Remote cameras were also<br />set up in four study vineyards to document species causing damage, both during the day and at<br />night. Several Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-64469581432213039422009-04-15T01:56:00.000-07:002009-04-15T01:56:00.000-07:00I have to agree with Tammy. Although there are ong...I have to agree with Tammy. Although there are ongoing studies such as the one at UC Davis, exploring the crop damage done by wild turkeys, a number of studies suggest that turkeys are mistakenly blamed for these crop crimes, by virtue of their visibility and proximity. Having worked closely with these beautiful and brilliant animals in a rescue setting, I do hope turkeys are ultimately found hutchinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-14887340221495233022009-04-14T18:26:00.000-07:002009-04-14T18:26:00.000-07:00Spencer, email me here and I'll send you the instr...Spencer, email me <A HREF="hheyser@norcalcazadora.com" REL="nofollow">here</A> and I'll send you the instructions for inserting code into your template. Blogger doesn't make it easy by giving you a button you can click to do it. But after spending a couple hours searching around the Blogger help forums last week, I got good instructions.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-47007467143941959602009-04-14T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:20:00.000-07:00This is great! Turkey hunting is the best. Also ...This is great! Turkey hunting is the best. Also how did you do that hide feature on your blog? I didn't know that you can do that.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100310506636151691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-38511794144324754322009-04-14T16:43:00.000-07:002009-04-14T16:43:00.000-07:00Sadly, I didn't have the option of sticking it out...Sadly, I didn't have the option of sticking it out - Hank was cooking dinner for nine and spending the whole day out there when guests were arriving wasn't really in the cards.<br /><br />If I actually had time to go back before the season ended, I've learned enough that I might stand a decent chance at success. But that was probably it for me - my free time has run out.<br /><br />Wah.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-34982753853012641352009-04-14T15:00:00.000-07:002009-04-14T15:00:00.000-07:00Great reading Holly! Turkey hunting can be very fr...Great reading Holly! Turkey hunting can be very frustrating, but after 15 years I am still as addicted to it as on the first day. Phillip is right. The most foolish thing a turkey hunter can do is to try to stalk the birds. Unless you have very good cover, and I mean very, very good cover, forget it.<br /><br />Here is tip that I pass on to hunters in my seminars and on my blog. Whenever possibleOthmar Vohringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878585333406793550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-78200417816299758322009-04-14T14:49:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:49:00.000-07:00Just wanted to say that it's probably not the turk...Just wanted to say that it's probably not the turkeys who are doing most of the grape eating in the vineyard. NWTF did a study a few years ago and the photos showed the biggest culprits were coons, foxes and a few squirrels. Ryan Mathis has the scoop on that!Tammy Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05736580177732889795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-39810543489719137522009-04-14T14:29:00.000-07:002009-04-14T14:29:00.000-07:00Gotta stick it out... resist that temptation to wa...Gotta stick it out... resist that temptation to wander around, because, honestly, spot-and-stalk hunting for turkeys is a fool's gambit. It can be done (and I've done it), but it's a low odds proposition at best. You have to let the birds come to you.<br /><br />Of course, when you do stick it out, and the bird comes to you, well... then you gotta actually hit him when you shoot. Therein, Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-51073802005791948372009-04-14T12:23:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:23:00.000-07:00That sounds exactly like the kind of turkey hunts ...That sounds exactly like the kind of turkey hunts I have.<br /><br />Hubby now, he finds a spot, sits down and stays all day and right before the end of shooting time they all come strutting to him... it works every time for him, unless I'm there too :)Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-71269890226013313912009-04-14T04:05:00.000-07:002009-04-14T04:05:00.000-07:00Watching the Easter sun come up over a vineyard in...Watching the Easter sun come up over a vineyard in the Napa Valley? Lord God, I wish it could have been me!Hubert Huberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648804733877209296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-10129476846729240062009-04-13T14:09:00.000-07:002009-04-13T14:09:00.000-07:00Those turkeys are smart birds. Sorry you didn't g...Those turkeys are smart birds. Sorry you didn't get him, but it made for a good story. The bit where he flew over your head was pretty good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-9200707534486635102009-04-13T12:27:00.000-07:002009-04-13T12:27:00.000-07:00Well, I haven't gone elk hunting, but I'm guessing...Well, I haven't gone elk hunting, but I'm guessing the biggest difference is scale. I didn't have to hike all over God's creation for this hunt. Just up and down a hill a couple times.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-46852727668297471092009-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:002009-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:00Sure have enjoyed your accounts of your turkey hun...Sure have enjoyed your accounts of your turkey hunts! I've never been turkey hunting and have been thinking of giving it a try this season...it opens here in Idaho this Wednesday.I've heard it compared to elk hunting... and from your stories it seems pretty similar to the way a lot of our elk hunts have gone!suzeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318483665552185642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-76797366042366943262009-04-13T10:59:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:59:00.000-07:00Yeah, I know it's crazy. But when you have to spli...Yeah, I know it's crazy. But when you have to split up, it's a good way to stay in touch.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-22993709598629732282009-04-13T10:44:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:44:00.000-07:00Texting.While hunting.You kids crack me up!Conveni...Texting.<BR/><BR/>While hunting.<BR/><BR/>You kids crack me up!<BR/><BR/>Convenient though, isn't it.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Albert<BR/><A HREF="http://trochronicles.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles</A><BR/><A HREF="http://trrtactical.blogspot.com%20/" REL="nofollow">The Range Reviews: Tactical</A><BR/><A HREF="http://outdoorbloggerssummit.com/" REL="nofollow">Proud Albert A Raschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431765456546701021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-65503534684405576312009-04-13T10:10:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:10:00.000-07:00Bushwhacker, we can use an air rifle, which I will...Bushwhacker, we can use an air rifle, which I will probably get before the next season. I'm not sure that would've helped me here, though, because I never saw the beard.<BR/><BR/>And Simply, it is fun trying. Because honestly, if I'd stayed put five more minutes, I would've seen the beard on that boy that flew over me, and I would've taken a shot. That would've been a GREAT story. I still can't Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-81465472728692388572009-04-13T10:04:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:04:00.000-07:00To be honest, this sounds like every one of my tur...To be honest, this sounds like every one of my turkey hunts:):) It is still fun trying, though.SimplyOutdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074585345161430068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-42281518089713135852009-04-13T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-13T10:00:00.000-07:00Are you allowed to nail them with a .22?The kiwis ...Are you allowed to nail them with a .22?<BR/>The kiwis swear by it<BR/>SBWThe Suburban Bushwackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372690405902840131noreply@blogger.com