Anyone draw Cosumnes River Turkey Hunt in CA?

[socalhunter714714]

Got lucky for late April 2023, McFarland unit and looking for feedback/insight

 

[Bossbrott]

Hunted it a few years ago. My daughter was drawn and killed her first turkey, a Jake, within an hour of lst.
The place was loaded with birds up/down the whole riparian area.
Walk North across a huge field from the red barn, that's where you check in at.
There will be scattered oaks just outside the riparian, where they roost. Birds will fly down out of the riparian and head for the oaks. Neat area with plenty of room for all parties and plenty of birds. I would wait for a Tom next time, but she never killed a bird before, so it was really a great time.
Good luck and take your time and you'll be fine.

 

[socalhunter714714]

Hunted it a few years ago. My daughter was drawn and killed her first turkey, a Jake, within an hour of lst.
The place was loaded with birds up/down the whole riparian area.
Walk North across a huge field from the red barn, that's where you check in at.
There will be scattered oaks just outside the riparian, where they roost. Birds will fly down out of the riparian and head for the oaks. Neat area with plenty of room for all parties and plenty of birds. I would wait for a Tom next time, but she never killed a bird before, so it was really a great time.
Good luck and take your time and you'll be fine.

Thank you for the insight, I really appreciate it. Congrats on your daughter finding success, that’s great to hear and a memorable experience I’m sure.

 

[McBullseye]

socalhunter, did you ever have any luck in the McFarland unit?