Curious. When you're out turkey hunting and you see someone else do you go out of your way to have them see you or do you try to not be seen in hopes they walk on by and don't know you were there? I know it's probably better to make your presence known, but I if I have the opportunity i try to stay hidden or out of sight and then make any upcoming decisions based on where that hunter went. What's your opinion?
I want them to see me and leave the area. Best to be seen then shot! I know my skill level and experience, I don't know this person's skill level or experience. He could be a first time turkey hunter ! Just saying. You never know!
Better he knows your there, never wave though.
Depends on if I am on their property or not......
Too funny!
Gonna be a quick loud..."hunter here". No moving!
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2023, 05:16:28 PM
Depends on if I am on their property or not......
X3 Amen... :TooFunny:
I'll give them a whistle and let them know I'm around and go the other way. Too many accidents each year that could be prevented. If I'm on crowded public land I pack a blaze orange cap in my vest and wear it while walking in/out especially if I've got a bird in my vest or slung over my shoulder
Depends on distance. Inside 100 yards give a verbal alert. Over that I'll just leave the area
See me for sure
I'm a "be seen" guy myself. Those initial moments when I see someone else (which doesn't happen often) are the key for me. I watch closely to see if they recognize me as a hunter, first and foremost,...which has always been the case. If I was to run into someone whose reaction indicated they thought I was something other than a person, I would be 1) yelling at them and 2) diving behind the nearest obstacle,...and not necessarily in that order.
In addition, unless one of us is actively engaged with a gobbler, I will wander over and speak to them about what their plans are so we will not interfere with each other. A bit of friendly conversation and coordination about future plans for hunting that area can go a long way.
Now, if I am headed to a vocal gobbler and realize someone else is engaged with that bird, I am immediately backing out carefully so as to do everything needed not to spook the turkey(s). I would expect any other hunter to do the same for me.
Quote from: Kylongspur88 on February 10, 2023, 08:38:48 PM
I'll give them a whistle and let them know I'm around and go the other way. Too many accidents each year that could be prevented. If I'm on crowded public land I pack a blaze orange cap in my vest and wear it while walking in/out especially if I've got a bird in my vest or slung over my shoulder
Same here, I keep a blaze hat or neck gaiter handy so if someone comes in on me i can pull
it out so the other fella can see it. Also like you, i will put it on for the walk out usually, for sure
if i am packing a bird. Possibly getting shot at with tss scares the crap out of me.
I most assuredly want to be seen, and as was suggested that needs to be done with a voice and not with movement.
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Whistle the Andy Griffith theme, they'll leave
Maybe start playing "Dueling Banjos" on your phone!!!! Squel like a pig BOY!!!!
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For me, if they are in gun range, I'll give them a loud, "hey, how's it going" and not move. If they are 75+ yards, I just try to back out and go to another area unseen
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on February 11, 2023, 12:53:22 PM
For me, if they are in gun range, I'll give them a loud, "hey, how's it going" and not move. If they are 75+ yards, I just try to back out and go to another area unseen
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Yep, that is what i do exactly.
Quote from: runngun on February 11, 2023, 11:54:11 AM
Maybe start playing "Dueling Banjos" on your phone!!!! Squel like a pig BOY!!!!
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:TooFunny: That should do it!
Holler at him/her without making any movement.
"Hey I'm a hunter I'm over here".
No turkey is worth getting shot over.
Read some of the accounts on here from members who have been shot turkey hunting.
And remember your safety rules. Never wear anything red, white, or blue as these colors are associated with a gobblers head colors.
Always whistle and let him know hunter over here. He could circle and be on you again and you a target later. A young inexperienced hunter you never know what they will do....or someone that will take a shot at that stump sitting there. I cannot sit there and do nothing knowing someone else in the area I am hunting. I may want to move and then you don't know where he is at. Best to not hunt at all where you seeing other hunters in area. I like to feel as safe as possible and if a stranger in my area I do not feel safe and will avoid.
A little of both here. I will yell or make a crappy owl hoot, like say hooty hoo real loud, it may lead to a conversation or me just leaving. I usually will be getting as far away as fast as I can. NO DAMN turkey is worth it, period, for me. My anxiety level is high if I even hear a hunter calling in the area, I leave. Most of you know why my anxiety level is so high around other hunters, no need to bring up old nightmares.
If someone walks in on my setup, it's a guarantee I will be seen..........because ain't NOBODY that's not hunting WITH ME has permission to be there.
But, I will be heard first. Probably a loud "Just what the (bleep) are you doing here ???" followed by and in depth discussion of the outcome of their stupidity. :toothy12:
I like living on the edge , I gobble at them !:)
Joking of course. Normally hoot or whistle at a approaching hunter .