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Old 03-18-2017, 08:06 AM
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Default Turkey Outfitters BC

Interested in archery turkey hunt preferably in Cranbrook area. Can anyone recommend an outfitter who's doing this?
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Old 03-18-2017, 08:14 AM
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You aren't required to hire a guide to hunt turkeys in BC. You can do the hunt on your own, you'll have to learn to call, get a couple of decoys and go explore.Chances of success would be higher with a guide of course, but a DIY turkey hunt wouldn't cost very much.
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Old 03-18-2017, 08:18 AM
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You aren't required to hire a guide to hunt turkeys in BC. You can do the hunt on your own, you'll have to learn to call, get a couple of decoys and go explore.Chances of success would be higher with a guide of course, but a DIY turkey hunt wouldn't cost very much.
If I had more time this would definitely be my way to go, but for my first time I would like to go with an outfitter who knows the area & tactics. My hope is after using an outfitter I could continue with a DIY hunt in future.
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Old 03-19-2017, 10:42 AM
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If I had more time this would definitely be my way to go, but for my first time I would like to go with an outfitter who knows the area & tactics. My hope is after using an outfitter I could continue with a DIY hunt in future.
No requirement to use them essentially means no demand for them. Got to the states with a guide in Kansas or Washington or Texas. I've turkey hunted in all three locations, it was cheap ($1000) and the guides were great. Learned lots too
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