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#21

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: Do hens make a lot of soun...

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 08:15:16 AM

They are generally vocal, you may not can hear it.  They a lot of times through the day make very soft gathering vocalizations, quick fights, etc.   If you have an area where hens and gobblers don't talk a lot, you know they are there, then you will have to tailor your calling to that.

#22

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: #1 best turkey tip ever

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 08:12:46 AM

7 pages --- lot's of good stuff, you boys been doing this a while. 

Well OP, I can't give you the Number 1 thing (too much sage advice on here) --- How about the number one thing for this time of year, it's mid February -- get out there and scout, try to follow a flock around all day, yep, all day -- listen to the sounds they make, the subtle sounds ---- these sounds through the day can get an old gobbler to come looking for that little hen -- listen to how the hens get jealous and have a quick "come to Jesus" meeting, how quick it can be --- listen to the scratching cadences --- pay attention to the "boss hen," figure out how to call her and get her temper flared, you'll need this in your back pocket later.      Now, don't think where you see these turkeys is where they will always be, turkeys roam, you'll have to do that too throughout the season. 

Don't fret over mistakes you make, learn from them ---- In the days ahead, when you've killed a bunch, the ones that got away will be the ones you talk about the most.  Also, if you know where he wants to be later in the day, he is still killable, period.  One mistake is not the end of the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It's just the end of that chapter.

#23

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by captpete - Today at 08:10:13 AM

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#24

Turkey Call Classifieds / Re: Trumpets for sale

Last post by NYturkey - Today at 07:59:53 AM

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#25

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Favorite Vests?

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:48:29 AM

A late 80's/ early 90's vest from Mossy Oak --- The original stuff they put out when they first started.  That vest and I have worked on many a gobbler.  I just had to have a jumpsuit and a vest (it was the cheapest way to get what I wanted, at the time), unfortunately, the size medium is getting harder to fit in for the jumpsuit.  One day I'll loose this extra lbs and get back to a medium. 

#26

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Whats in your satchel?

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:43:05 AM

I will say, I have an old vest that goes with me too, this allows for a folding swivel chair or a closed cell foam pad.  The vest is an old late 80's early 90's mossy oak vest.  That thing just has to go with me, why?  It just is part of the ensemble.

#27

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Youth shotgun…

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:38:38 AM

I know a lot are going .410, I'll say look at the Mossberg Sa-28 youth bantam --- The gun has a short lop, good ergonomics for sighting down the bore, and more shot in the shell, a little more recoil, but also more thump, too.  This gun can also be great with wing shooting, trap, skeet, squirrels, etc.  It will help him learn these other sports.  The .410 can do all these things too, but the 28 can do it better.  At 10, her or a she should be should be plenty big enough to handle this round. 

#28

General Forum / Re: 3 word story

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:29:57 AM

will gladly do

#29

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:28:55 AM

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#30

General Forum / Re: Help with a first timer sh...

Last post by Davyalabama - Today at 07:25:54 AM

Red Ryder BB gun first.  No noise.  No recoil.  But gets the process of shooting going in her head.  Use a reactive target like a soup can (safety glasses !!).

When she's ready to graduate to a .22, use CB or Short ammo.  Baby steps. 

She'll be ready only when SHE'S ready.  Better to wait til next season than rush things, if need be.

Agreed, she doesn't sound like she's ready for it.  Start with a bb gun.  You two go pick it out, get one that has enough ummph that will hit where you aim, consistently, maybe even one that will gravitate to a pellet as well. 
Also, do you have a crossbow?  My four year-old granddaughter loves shooting mine (supervised, of course), that gives noise, some recoil, and fun for her.