So who's done the scratch???

[guesswho]

Never heard of such.

[Gold Spur]

I do it every time that I set up on a turkey or if Im blind calling.

X2

If I can't see him, I'll throw out some scratching.

X3

[TrackeySauresRex]

It can seal the deal on a close but hung up gobbler in timber.  Like any other calling, you need to be familiar with how a hen scratches to memic the right sound.

Scratch..........scratch,scratch............. Scratch.........scratch,scratch. 

My most memorable hunts and best birds have been taken this way. 

[Shakey Jake]

I used the scratch method last yr to seal the deal on one!

[guesswho]

Scratch..........scratch,scratch............. Scratch.........scratch,scratch. 

I have to ask again.  What cadence does two or more feeding turkeys have.   What is that sequence, I want to sound like four or five hens.

[DC1.]

Yes Sir All The Time .   

[K9Doc]

Most under rated call in your arsenal!!! Killed a tub full by only clucking, purring, and scratching.

[coyotetrpr]

First time I did it it was by accident. I had tried to move positions slowly and I guess he heard the leaves rustle. Once I got to the new location I saw him near where I just was. That was the only time I have scratched on accident, however I have used this trick many times since.

[hangitup]

works wonders

[jblackburn]

Scratch..........scratch,scratch............. Scratch.........scratch,scratch. 

I have to ask again.  What cadence does two or more feeding turkeys have.   What is that sequence, I want to sound like four or five hens.

Take your vest off, lay flat on your back then roll for about 12 yards, then roll back.  That will sound like a whole herd of those flockers! Grab your gun and get ready!

[hookedspur]

I use it about every setup ,I think its my testing call ,when he gobbles at it He's Mine !!

[El Pavo Grande]

Agree it's often the best call to make, along with silence.  Sometimes it is the only call that should be made if you want to kill certain turkeys.

[Kylongspur88]

Scratch..........scratch,scratch............. Scratch.........scratch,scratch. 

Every time there's dry leaves..

[Old Gobbler]

Gobblers have keen hearing

I was roosting gobblers in Cypress swamps in Florida -I didnt make a call at all - I was sneaking along a trail looking to set up , I came upon a large puddle I could not get around without stepping in it .... two slow  steps into it - GOOOOobleoble oble   ..... a gobbler heard my steps in the water and ran in from 150 yards , I could see him coming , I had to duck down so I wouldnt spook him - eventually he walked off -    man, they got good hearing 

[Eric Gregg]

Scratch..........scratch,scratch............. Scratch.........scratch,scratch. 

I have to ask again.  What cadence does two or more feeding turkeys have.   What is that sequence, I want to sound like four or five hens.

Take your vest off, lay flat on your back then roll for about 12 yards, then roll back.  That will sound like a whole herd of those flockers! Grab your gun and get ready!