Set ups

[shane071489]

I have two properties that the turkeys roost next to a field and kick down in the field and I can only hunt the woods around the field. One I can see into and one I cannot. I'm looking for ideas on how to approach this in the mornings. My next approach is going to be set up close as I can (not to his roost but the field) at sunrise then try and call to the gobbler when he gobbles on the roost to let him know I'm over there. The field I can see into I plan to do the same but I may attempt to set out decoys that can be visible. I'm newer to turkey hunting but I'm assuming this will be their normal routine as it's what they did last year also. Do you find these gobblers not in the fields at certain times of day or just certain days? I have them on camera on my property weeks ago at like 8:30am but it seems now they are staying in the fields. Thanks.

[Notsoyoungturk]

If I understand correctly, you cannot hunt the field so you would have to shoot the birds in the woods.  I am guessing they have established these fields as their strut zones.  It will be very difficult to call birds out of the field where they feel safe an into the woods.  I think I would try to roost the birds the night before, come in early, get as close to the roost as I could and set out some decoys.  See if you can convince them to not pitch out in the field.  Just one thought, I am sure you will get many others from people with far more experience than me.

[Number17]

One trick I hate to even talk about when dealing with stubborn hung up gobblers is to do a "squealing hen" with my wingbone/cane calls. It mimics a hen being bred and stood on by a gobbler, and probably simulates a distress sound overall.

I've had gobblers do all kinds of things they are not supposed to do to get to me when they hear that sound. And I don't do it nearly as loud as what you hear with the HS Strut call.
Get a gobbler fan and stake it in the woods so it's visible from the field. Hit that call and get ready.

[Tom007]

Good thoughts here. For sure, a difficult set-up. Like Number 17 said, you may want to step outside the norm here. The last few years, I have adopted using the fighting purr call on tough situation gobblers. Tom's do not like when other males intrude on their flock. I have pulled Tom's away from Tom's and a Tom away from his hen using the fighting purr. It does not work every time, but I have had very good results here. You may be surprised how well this works for you. It definitely is worth trying, best of luck! If you stay persistent and patient, you will catch him on the right day and he will ride home with you!

[zelmo1]

In tight extremely early. Soft tree yelps, to let them know you are there. Get more aggressive and use gobbler sounds when they fly down. Not sure if a fighting purr would work without a visual. I would try a gobble then some gobbler yelps. Without actually seeing the layout, this would be an option for me. All info is useful. This might be a multiple trip spot. Good luck, Z

[Gooserbat]

Don't call the until the birds have gotten on the ground established their presence.  Let them go to the field and just occasionally call and let them know your there.  Then be ready to really get after it sometime between 8:00-9:00 when the hens begin to wonder off.