Just got some great news! NEED ADVICE ASAP!!!

[deerbasshunter3]

So, I am going to be taking my uncle to hunt on my father-in-law's property the last weekend of April. So, I will basically be guiding him. What advice can you guys give me for guiding somebody?

I won't be allowed to shoot anymore birds, but it does give me a chance to get back out into the turkey woods.

[BowBendr]

No.1 rule of guiding: find as many turkeys as you can and become very familiar with what they do and why.
The rest works itself out...find bird, put uncle in position to shoot, call from 40 yards behind him, shoot bird.....


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[gobblerman87]

Go to the location as often as possible before you hunt and get there pattern down as best as you can and then set uncle up on them call them in uncle will pop one while he's strutting in great day in the woods sounds like a plan huh??

[silvestris]

You hunt, period.  You just can't shoot.

[MACHINIST]

You hunt, period.  You just can't shoot.

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[ScottS]

Just make it enjoyable whether yall get a bird or not.

[Planner]

Guiding can be one the most rewarding aspects of hunting. I'm at the point this year that I haven't been afield solo yet and the season is winding down. (I'm trying to rectify that) Depending on your Uncle's level of turkey hunting experience, you may need to spend some time setting expectations of what to do and what to expect. Many traditional deer hunters will expect to be able to get away with more movement than they can with turkeys. You may to need to explain ahead of time that calling more and hearing him gobble doesn't always indicate he's coming and in fact may slow him down. Many people don't know that gobblers gobble to let hens know where they are and expect the lady to do the walking. I like to sit close enough to the person I'm guiding to whisper to them. This allows me to keep them appraised of why I'm calling or not and even what the different calls mean. It also let's me walk them through the shot process. Newer hunters will tend to rush the shot and I find they do better if I first set their expectations up front but be there to remind them to slow down at the moment of truth. And finally, don't forget to celebrate... I think I'm more excited/worn down/relieved when the bird hits the dirt than the Hunter. Enjoy it..... It's a very rewarding experience. Good luck!


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[Marc]

If you get a bird that is hung up, have your uncle stay put, and walk away while calling (if you can do so without being seen).

I believe this tactic to be the single greatest advantage to hunting with two people...  In fact, I feel it is the only advantage...

[deerbasshunter3]

Yeah, he backed out. I am going to try to hit up some public land this weekend if I can get out of a beach trip that my wife planned.