Tree Stand for turkey

[Deerstalker]

1st year to hunt turkeys & would like pros & cons on hunting from a tree stand and/or should I stay on the ground.  Any other tips are more than welcomed.  Thanks

[guesswho]

One con in Alabama is it will get you a ticket, illegal here.  I really can't think of any pro's to hunting turkeys from a stand.  I'd stay on the ground and mobile.

[BrowningGuy88]

It is illegal in some states to hunt turkeys from an elevated stand.

Also, you miss out on the best part! Getting in there world and working a gobbler is the best part. I will admit I "deer hunt" turkeys on occasion if it is a slow day, I will just go to a location I know they travel and sit and wait. I don't like that near as much as going to a gobbling tom and working him though.

Stay on the ground in the shadows and good luck!

[SouthEastNC]

I agree with the others.

That said, I've sat in a stand before when it is right where a particular bird normally hangs out and there aren't any good shady options on the ground.