Monday season opener

RG · 2023-03-18T08:55:13-0400

Does it drive any of the other working people crazy that the game and fish opens season on a Monday? Thankfully I am blessed with time off but it still really bothers me to have to take off of work to hunt opening day in our state.

spur · 2023-03-18T09:28:52-0400

Nope, its worth it to me to burn a day off!

JB Weld · 2023-03-18T09:49:02-0400

I think a bunch of the serious turkey hunters go hunt in the morning and then go into work after they are through hunting. At least, I personally know a bunch of guys who do that.

jackie53 · 2023-03-18T09:59:26-0400

Yes and April 1st was/is always the First Day of Turkey Season..Just can't hunt with a Gun..But can with a Camera 📸....

Think Their we're Several Accidents back in the day..
One guy got shot in the Face,Blinded him...AGFC moved to Monday opener..
Good Hunting..

Hooked Spurs · 2023-03-18T10:20:10-0400

I’ve always felt like if it’s a priority, one can take off a day or two to hunt in most cases. It’s mostly about priorities. I’ve known guys that take off to golf and deer hunt, then complain they can’t take off to turkey hunt. Looks like their priorities are backwards. Monday openers do spread out some pressure, and even more so with the one turkey, first week.

bowhunter23 · 2023-03-18T10:21:30-0400

jackie53 said:
Yes and April 1st was/is always the First Day of Turkey Season..Just can't hunt with a Gun..But can with a Camera ....

Think Their we're Several Accidents back in the day..
One guy got shot in the Face,Blinded him...AGFC moved to Monday opener..
Good Hunting..

Why would that make a difference if it was April 1st or 21st as to why he was shot? I'm 100% sure that had absolutely nothing to do with the season opening later now.
Did you at least help him out of the woods after you shot him in the face?

longspurs · 2023-03-18T10:21:44-0400

It bothers me more that a week prior they’re getting messed with. Let the bashing me begin

jackie53 · 2023-03-18T10:25:40-0400

bowhunter23 said:
Why would that make a difference if it was April 1st or 21st as to why he was shot? I'm 100% sure that had absolutely nothing to do with the season opening later now.
Did you at least help him out of the woods after you shot him in the face?

You Kids!!! It opened April 1st on Saturday...
The Guy was shot in the Face..On Saturday
AGFC moved the opener to Monday..... Pfffffffft!!

austincrutchfield · 2023-03-18T10:41:04-0400

I personally like it, and got it scheduled off at work. Keeps the wannabes out of the woods til Saturday.

RG · 2023-03-18T10:54:14-0400

I see both sides of the argument. I likely won’t be able to make it this year due to prior commitments so I’ll just ask the turkey gods for snow or rain and 30 mph wind on the opener for those that do get to participate

Would you feel the same about muzzleloader or modern gun openers on Monday?

Arkie_3_fan · 2023-03-18T10:54:19-0400

JB Weld said:
I think a bunch of the serious turkey hunters go hunt in the morning and then go into work after they are through hunting. At least, I personally know a bunch of guys who do that.

If I didn’t turkey hunt 2-3 hours away from work, it would make that a lot easier to do.

bullcreekboy · 2023-03-18T11:01:58-0400

I can only think of one reason to start on Monday vs. Saturday and it is in direct conflict with their “we need to recruit more hunters, license sales are declining” agenda. Typical government, talk out of one side of their mouth and s**t out of the other. But hey, remember it’s for the greater good!

austincrutchfield · 2023-03-18T11:11:16-0400

Arkie_3_fan said:
If I didn’t turkey hunt 2-3 hours away from work, it would make that a lot easier to do.

Same. I'm jealous of the guys that can hunt for a few hours then go to work

Jayepea · 2023-03-18T11:12:12-0400

Not necessarily a fan of Monday opening. I do like hard opening days, like October 1st for bow season. If it falls on a weekend great if not I'll take off work.

tomhunter · 2023-03-18T14:44:48-0400

Everyone gets in ruts where their free time is limited due to work, family, etc.
If you consistently can’t hunt the openers, it’s because of your priorities. Not saying that’s a bad thing- just is what it is.

JB Weld · 2023-03-18T14:53:12-0400

tomhunter said:
Everyone gets in ruts where their free time is limited due to work, family, etc.
If you consistently can’t hunt the openers, it’s because of your priorities. Not saying that’s a bad thing- just is what it is.

Brother, don’t try and bring personal responsibility into a discussion where we can bash AGFC. 🤣🤣🤣

Biscut · 2023-03-18T15:25:24-0400

5000 comedians out of work and the comish being funny priceless.

K-Mo · 2023-03-18T15:39:20-0400

They’re just copying what MO has done forever. The idea is to spread out the harvest instead of having all the easy gobblers killed on opening day. It ain’t about the hunter, it’s about the resource, as it should be.

bullcreekboy · 2023-03-18T16:08:10-0400

I thought that’s why we’re starting 2 weeks later. “Give em time to breed the hens.”

Clover Patch#2 · 2023-03-18T16:39:44-0400

Back when I was working I just usually took off the whole season🤣

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