Kyle123 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 Got drawn for fall unit 1 Turkey in AZ. First time hunting Turkeys I'm planning on scouting, I've checked out huntscore and a few other sites for some tips on where to start. Anyone else have any other insight into the unit and where I should start? I'm not looking for honey holes I want to work for it. Don't roast me please lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 If you want to work for it and not get roasted, drive to the unit, put some boots on and walk around. Lots of turkeys and lots of country in unit 1. South of highway 60, west of NM line, north of highway 180 and east of the rez border is a good place to start 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted July 7, 2020 Saw some birds west of greens peak last week. Nature Bob kills chit up dare. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle123 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Roosevelt Mark said: Saw some birds west of greens peak last week. Nature Bob kills chit up dare. Sweet thanks 35 minutes ago, GreyGhost85 said: If you want to work for it and not get roasted, drive to the unit, put some boots on and walk around. Lots of turkeys and lots of country in unit 1. South of highway 60, west of NM line, north of highway 180 and east of the rez border is a good place to start I'll be out there next weekend. I'm not familiar with the unit at all just was looking for some general areas I can look at on onyx and go from there. I'm far as xxxx away so wanted to do some escout so I don't waste all my gas, that unit was my last choice lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted July 7, 2020 try mineral ditch all the way up to the springs, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle123 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, biglakejake said: try mineral ditch all the way up to the springs, Thank you sir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted July 7, 2020 I know it well . Had a cabin in Vernon in the 90's. I went on My own and put a lot of leather on the ground back then. It took me 3 years to call in My first Tom , and Kill Him. I only hunted the Fall a couple times . Its tougher I think. I would not find birds in the same places they were in the Spring for most part. I earned My wings the hard way( no pun intended) I have killed many birds there. I was lucky in the Draws and got like 18 out of 20 years ,Spring tags at one time. The Fall is fun, the Elk are still Buglin and you see some deer,and its squirl season I believe! I will probly warm up later ,but I would say find acorns and water and drainages! THey are in the Junipers too, But I like to hunt in the Pines and Aspen. Take a couple trips and even driving around You generally see them. Then You know they are using the area . I will give You some specifics later. Its early. You will have Fun I learnt it on my own and You will too with a little time their. I have turned several guys on to it and got them hooked on Turkeys. Its a Blast...................BOB! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle123 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, naturebob said: I know it well . Had a cabin in Vernon in the 90's. I went on My own and put a lot of leather on the ground back then. It took me 3 years to call in My first Tom , and Kill Him. I only hunted the Fall a couple times . Its tougher I think. I would not find birds in the same places they were in the Spring for most part. I earned My wings the hard way( no pun intended) I have killed many birds there. I was lucky in the Draws and got like 18 out of 20 years ,Spring tags at one time. The Fall is fun, the Elk are still Buglin and you see some deer,and its squirl season I believe! I will probly warm up later ,but I would say find acorns and water and drainages! THey are in the Junipers too, But I like to hunt in the Pines and Aspen. Take a couple trips and even driving around You generally see them. Then You know they are using the area . I will give You some specifics later. Its early. You will have Fun I learnt it on my own and You will too with a little time their. I have turned several guys on to it and got them hooked on Turkeys. Its a Blast...................BOB! Appreciate it I'm excited to learn a new unit. It's definitely going to be an interesting week 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted July 7, 2020 I hunted elk around Canero Lk last Dec, saw numerous turkeys daily. Had one flock feeding within 50' of me. You should have no problem tagging out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel n Dumplings Report post Posted July 7, 2020 I see turkey all the time while fishing the black river. But when your not looking for them.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 7, 2020 i would highly recommend driving around all day and never leaving the truck. youll get some shots 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle123 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 Thank you for the input folks I appreciate it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 7, 2020 I killed my first turkey 30 years ago not far from Greens Peak on a Spring Hunt. I went up on thursday and the wife and kids came up friday afternoon. We slept in the back of my truck in the camper shell and the kids, 1.5 and 2.5 slept in the minni van. They left Sunday and I shot a Jake the next morning. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed67 Report post Posted July 27, 2020 Saw a bunch Saturday near Haygrounds 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldPuebloIan Report post Posted September 25, 2020 Any update on Unit 1? I also got drawn for unit 1. I've never been to this unit before as I have never hunted in AZ. I Scouted for 2 days both on foot and by vehicle. I was told by a friend to try the Big Lake area... I went all through this area. I did find some springs and little pockets of water, but no sign of turkey. On my way to unit 1 i saw a group of gobblers (7) on native land just outside of unit 1. I went to the west fork camp ground, black river lands, and back up through mogollon rim trial... I saw nothing. Any suggestions, or tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
