Drawn for Turkey

[Hoopi]

Hi: I was drawn for Turkey next spring. I am looking for an outfitter in Southern Alberta that can take us. Recommendations, please.
I live in Northern Alberta,

Thank you,

Hoopi

[Jim Blake]

Brent Sinclair, Porcupine Creek Outfitters. Top drawer Outfitter and a great man to be out hunting with!!

Good luck and have a great trip!!

[Hilgy]

Any ballpark idea what a hunt like this would cost? I have enough priority to draw my turkey tag but haven't had any time in the last few years to do any scouting to make it worth drawing. Didn't even think about an Outfitter.

[littlered]

Brent will get you on birds. Give him a call. Great guy.

[Hoopi]

Hi Everyone: I appreciate the advice and PM's. I will start homework this week

Hoopi

[WinefredCommander]

Originally Posted by Hilgy

Any ballpark idea what a hunt like this would cost? I have enough priority to draw my turkey tag but haven't had any time in the last few years to do any scouting to make it worth drawing. Didn't even think about an Outfitter.

Brent blew my mind how expensive he was. But I guess it’s a once and a lifetime draw now. Expensive turkey.

[marky_mark]

Easier to hunt them in the states

[TROLLER]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Easier to hunt them in the states

X2 I have hunted 3 of the 4 species in the states. With and without a guide and have been lucky enough that I was drawn 2 different times in Ab. Had success each time but it was by no means an easy hunt. Some land owners just did not want any hunters no matter if you were just chasing a turkey or not. They seem to put all hunters into the road hunters basket.

That being said I had my best luck in the lundbrik falls area. Good people and had no issues gaining access. i killed my first tom in the Porcupine hills and it was a challenge. It was in the first season they were drawn and too many guys running around with their dogs trying to point or flush a tom lol

My advise to you is study all the utube videos then make sure you allow your self plenty of time to hunt and scout. And be prepared to put the miles on.

[270hunter]

Originally Posted by TROLLER

X2 I have hunted 3 of the 4 species in the states. With and without a guide and have been lucky enough that I was drawn 2 different times in Ab. Had success each time but it was by no means an easy hunt. Some land owners just did not want any hunters no matter if you were just chasing a turkey or not. They seem to put all hunters into the road hunters basket.

That being said I had my best luck in the lundbrik falls area. Good people and had no issues gaining access. i killed my first tom in the Porcupine hills and it was a challenge. It was in the first season they were drawn and too many guys running around with their dogs trying to point or flush a tom lol

My advise to you is study all the utube videos then make sure you allow your self plenty of time to hunt and scout. And be prepared to put the miles on.

Heard and seen them in lundbreck falls area too

[Torkdiesel]

Originally Posted by WinefredCommander

Brent blew my mind how expensive he was. But I guess it’s a once and a lifetime draw now. Expensive turkey.

How much was it ?

[C&C Outdoors]

Good friend of mine got drawn for turkey this year and booked a hunt next spring with Brent. He was quoted $2,100 for a guided 5 day hunt or $2,650 which included meals and lodging.

Sounded quite reasonable to me

[Hilgy]

Originally Posted by C&C Outdoors

Good friend of mine got drawn for turkey this year and booked a hunt next spring with Brent. He was quoted $2,100 for a guided 5 day hunt or $2,650 which included meals and lodging.

Sounded quite reasonable to me

When I first read this I thought, " holy crap, for a Turkey?"

Then I thought
- what would it cost me to travel/stay/time off to scout?
- can I get enough permission in an area to have a chance at finding birds?
- 9-10 years of priority points burned if i don't/can't find birds in the first place

$2100 doesn't sound that bad considering.

[Torkdiesel]

Originally Posted by C&C Outdoors

Good friend of mine got drawn for turkey this year and booked a hunt next spring with Brent. He was quoted $2,100 for a guided 5 day hunt or $2,650 which included meals and lodging.

Sounded quite reasonable to me

Not bad at all really.

When I do draw I want the odds of success in my favour !

[C&C Outdoors]

Originally Posted by Hilgy

When I first read this I thought, " holy crap, for a Turkey?"

Then I thought
- what would it cost me to travel/stay/time off to scout?
- can I get enough permission in an area to have a chance at finding birds?
- 9-10 years of priority points burned if i don't/can't find birds in the first place

$2100 doesn't sound that bad considering.

100% Hilgy

[blackfalcon13]

Brent is Top Notch highly recommend. Harvested one this Spring with Brent.