Viewing and Hunting the Osceola Wild Turkey Gobbler -
The Ranch manages its land to produce bumper crops of naturally occurring Osceola wild turkeys. We do not disturb the nesting areas of the turkeys. We provide food plots in which seeding and leafy plants are grown for the turkeys, quail and deer.
The Osceola is one of the five native American species and is found only in central and southern Florida. It is easily the most colorful of the wild turkeys. Irridescent flashes of copper, red, mauve, blue, green and yellow are seen as the large birds move about, "strutting" with tails spread wide, and feathers fluffed out to appear massive! Their heads become brillant with shades of red, white and blue. Benjamin Franklin wanted to make them the national symbol.
I'm David Strawn, and one of my passions is to guide others in finding, viewing and if they wish, collecting trophy Osceola gobblers. Our property and our guides have a one hundred percent record of success in the four years we have conducted this program. "Success" for us is giving you multiple opportunities over a three day hunt to see these magnificent birds. Harvesting one will be your choice. They will be called to within 35 yards of you, so seeing the details will not be a problem.
In one morning during the 2008 season, my client and I heard twelve gobblers sounding off at dawn. Sometimes, it is hard to decide where to go! We try to know where the most impressive, oldest birds are hanging out. This makes your quest a good deal easier.
We only hunt during the Spring season. Gobblers are at their height of beauty then. The season is four weeks in length, but the first two weeks are the best. We hunt every day of the week , and look forward to accommodating you.
Hunting, $1500 for three days and three nights, or until you have your bird. Up to 6" beard, no additional charge. Over 6" an additional $100 per inch pro-rated for fractions of an inch, will be charged. Average beard is 9". No meals, transportation or lodging included.
$250 a day, guided, for viewing. All the excitement of hunting, without shooting!
Gratuity for your guide at your discretion.
