Turkey Hunting in Dutchess County

[Maritimehunterguy]

Can anyone recommend some areas in southern Dutchess county for spring turkey. I currently go to the East Fishkill Unit off of Rt52. Its an ok place but, I am looking to expand.

[Bowguy 1]

Good luck bud. Bad time of year to ask that question.

You gotta drive around before season n locate birds. Not many will give em to ya.

Check any accessible spot, start looking for winter flocks in Feb, follow them through March n when they break up you'll know areas to find them.

Now you gotta locate individual birds, hopefully a bunch for back up plans case something/someone spoils an area, to rest areas and to hunt new birds once you've killed one.

Sounds like work? That's why guys don't give em away.

You can sit n call blind but that's not as much fun as knowing they're there as you sit waiting for daylight. Good luck n start lookin

[InkedLilPiggy]

I have had decent luck in Fahnstock State Park. You need to get a permit to hunt the park from the park office on Rt. 301. The birds are there but you need to spend as the scouting for their roosts. I have gotten nice big birds the last two opening days there. Good luck to you!

[InkedLilPiggy]

Thanks Bill! The park is big enough that I feel saying there are birds there is not an issue. Not worried that my nice spots are in jeopardy. I like to home in quite a distance anyway.