Strutting

[tippatah]

I spotted a big Tom this morning with two hens strutting around. I drove up the road to put a little spur between myself and the birds. Got out and snuck in to about 60 yards, he had no idea I was there and was still strutting around. In the situation do I sit tight and hope he comes my way? Try little clucks and purrs? Move to where I think he might go? Or engage ninja mode and attempt to close the distance? I couldn't try any of those options because my buddy started moving up the spur further and they spooked. But for further reference what would you do?

[bammerslammer 50]

Usually when a gobbler is with hens I try and work the hens. He'll generally follow

[TauntoHawk]

If you can get infront of where they're going that'll work just fine. But I would start soft and see if I can get the hen to answer if she does id play copy cat on everything she says.

[mgm1955]

If you can get infront of where they're going that'll work just fine. But I would start soft and see if I can get the hen to answer if she does id play copy cat on everything she says.

Usually when a gobbler is with hens I try and work the hens. He'll generally follow

Work the lead hen.

[zelmo1]

  These guys nailed it. Get that hen coming in your direction and shoot straight

[tippatah]

Interestingly enough I encountered the same situation today. Only this time I spooked on of the hens but the other two and gobbler stayed. I waited until he started strutting again and made a couple clucks. He came looking for the hen I spooked which was right where I was standing. Unfortunately, at 50 yards he caught me slightly raising my gun and he was off. Still a good day though, learned a lot and had a blast.