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Post by lugnutz on Mar 5, 2007 22:53:00 GMT -5
I'm gonna give this a try for the first time this year. I really have no clue on how to go about doing this. But i hear its twice as hard as deer hunting.
I know you guys are excellent turkey hunters, and hopefully yall will give me a "heads up" on what i'll need to do, to slope the learning curve.
I've already read alot of threads and posts on this subject on here, and its given me some ideas already.
Thanks for all your help!
Lug
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Post by Mark T on Mar 6, 2007 6:13:01 GMT -5
Lug, What equipment do you already have??? For your first year I wouldn't go by the latest and greatest but you will need the basics!! I would start out with a box and a slate call, get them sounding decent and head for the woods!! Shoot me a email if you have questions and I will help out all I can!! Markt@mintel.net
Good Luck!! Mark T
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Post by kevin1 on Mar 6, 2007 6:49:21 GMT -5
1) A decent shotgun, preferably one with a choke.
2) Appropriate camo, turkeys have color vision.
3) A call you feel comfortabe with, practice often.
4) Educate yourself about their habits.
5) A comfortable seat is a plus, an inflatable or foam cheapo will do.
6) A good locator call, crow is my favorite and easy to use.
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Post by parrothead on Mar 6, 2007 8:54:59 GMT -5
One thing that really help me when I started is I would go to the Refuge and practice calling them in. At the time you could not hunt there so I would do it every weekend. I did it just like I was hunting with the decoys and everything but the gun. It was fun. I would find a place where they don't allow hunting and go there and practice. Like a State Park. Call and make sure it is ok first.
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Post by hunter7x on Mar 6, 2007 12:59:24 GMT -5
Find a friend that is an experienced Turkey hunter. It's what helped me over the hump of being a Turkey hunter and being a SUCCESSFUL Turkey hunter.
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Post by nsporleder on Mar 6, 2007 19:36:15 GMT -5
I'll have to go with hunter7x in this one.Even if the other guy just has a season or two under his belt it makes a big difference.I think turkey hunting is a custom made tag team sport anyway.Even if you mess up you can talk about what you both could have done differently to change the outcome.
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Post by woodmaster on Mar 8, 2007 9:20:59 GMT -5
I think the biggest thing I've learned is patience. A turkey doesn't have a watch and is on no schedule. 3 years ago I knew several gobblers where using a small field. I never heard or saw a turkey but I sat there from 6 a.m. till 3 p.m. I was rewarded with a bird that weighed 24lbs, 10 inch beard and 1 1/4 spurs.
Know the habits of the birds and be PATIENT!
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Post by larryhagmansliver on Mar 9, 2007 9:38:24 GMT -5
When to move and when to stay put seems to be the theme. I wish I had more time to scout, but I live 4 hours from my hunting grounds. All I can do is show up before dawn and listen. I have no clue where they go during the day
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Post by retnuhreed on Mar 10, 2007 11:55:20 GMT -5
full, modified, or improved cylinder?
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Post by woodmaster on Mar 10, 2007 13:31:59 GMT -5
full, modified, or improved cylinder? Extra Full...mine is a .660 Nitro. I'm comfortable shooting out to 50 yards in the wide open. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 10, 2007 13:41:57 GMT -5
full, modified, or improved cylinder? Extra Full...mine is a .660 Nitro. I'm comfortable shooting out to 50 yards in the wide open. I know it will knock a hoe in cardboard at 20 yards - WITH THE WAD.... IMPRESSIVE. |
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