Turkey Hunting Tip Challenge

[st4wheel]

dont over call!

[mason0366]

Now What is around you at all times. Make sure of your target.

[turkey_slayer]

Take your gun with you when you go hunting.  It is fairly important.

And shells! Done that once but keep spares in my glove department now    Also, dont forget your gun leaning against a tree after you kill one and then a mile and half later when you get back to the truck you realize your missing something 

[neal]

Don't forget your Squealing Hen call!  

[BIGBOB]

Dont get so close to a roosted bird that he can see you.If he sees you the game is over. This is the voice of experience talking.

[yukonhunter]

Call soft and dont over call,   mouth call and box call at the same time, patience. move your eyes before moving your head.    Dont call if they are within 50yds, they will pinpoint you and there gone.

[redleg06]

-Dont underestimate the value of having a comfortable turkey seat....

-When you decide it's time to make a move, give it 10 more minutes.

[jakesdad]

Never,ever,ever give up.Things have a way of going from really bad to really good very quickly.Unfortunately,the opposite is also true.But you aint gonna kill one sleepin on the couch!


They are only turkeys,not rocket scientists.They dont have the ability to think,only react.Sometimes simple is better so dont overthink the situation.

[Jourdan_D]

Even if t starts to rain lightly keep hunting.  When this happens i like to check open areas, fields, food plots, roads/firebreaks.  Caught a gobbler this way

[willy8457]

That tolit paper thing is pretty important , And your gun to

[bornagain64]

Scout, SCOUT, scout and scout!
If you know there are birds there, you will be more patient and hunt harder.

[Duke0002]

No matter how short you think you're going to be out, eat some breakfast.
No matter how well you know your hunting spot, bring a compass.
Bring enough water for all day.

Go over in your mind 100X:

-Where you're going to aim;
-How you will keep your head down;
-How you will squeeze the trigger;
-How you will take several deep breaths;
-When you'll take off the safety.
-How you will recognize your chosen target  -and if the area beyond the target is a safe area to shoot.
-Different scenarios -if he comes here, there, behind you...etc.

IOW go over as many variables as you can in your mind while waiting.

And most of all be in tune with, and enjoy, your surroundings.  You never know when this might be your last hunt!

[boatpaddle]

Relax and enjoy the fact, "your not WORKING....."
   
     Use your ears twice as much as your call.....

     Listen to the woods.....

[chrisun]

Relax and enjoy the fact, "your not WORKING....."
   
     Use your ears twice as much as your call.....

     Listen to the woods.....

Now that is a great tip!

[Gobblestopper]

Make sure the action on your pump gun is fully closed.

Eject and chamber another shell immediately after the shot just in case a follow-up is needed.

I like to take the little foil pouch juice bags with maybe even a few-pre-frozen if its going to be a warm day. Half full water bottles can slosh and crinkle and make a lot of noise when you are walking.

I wear glasses and have found that slowly tipping my head down to shield them with the brim of my hat has kept hens that walked in on me ahead of a gobbler from seeing my eyes/glasses and spooking.

Move in the shadows and out of direct sunlight when ever possible.