|
|
Post by tskiller on Apr 29, 2008 8:43:47 GMT -5
A buddy and I are going out this weekend. There are a couple of spots on the property I'm thinking about going. One is on top of a hill in an open field, near a woods/fence line that the turkeys roost in. The other spot is at the bottom of the hill with some small pine trees for cover. I will be hunting out of a Doghouse blind, with full camo on in case I want/need to do some running and gunning. 3 decoys: 1 jake, 2 hens. My question is: should I set up for maximum visibility of the dekes on top of the hill or take the cover to set up in at the bottom, sacrificing some visibility. Thanks, guys.
|
|
|
|
Post by larryhagmansliver on Apr 29, 2008 10:01:27 GMT -5
TS, it is hard to say without seeing the property and the options you mentioned. I would always try for maximum visibility especially early in the morning. You may want to move closer to the cover if it is a warm sunny hot day.
Larry
|
|
|
|
Post by parkerbow on Apr 29, 2008 21:35:42 GMT -5
tskiller,
I have killed 16 birds and the last 11 have been in a field. The hens seem to always head to the fields to feed on seeds and bugs. And where the hens are the gobblers will show eventually. I would hunt a field hands down anyday. Even in the evening the birds always hit the field for a bite to eat before they go up to roost. Hunt the field.
|
|
|
|
Post by Sleazy E on Apr 30, 2008 14:19:35 GMT -5
I am no expert by any means.... only my third year hunting.... but I would say put them on the hill top.... get as much visibility as you can because their eyesight is great and if they see the hens they think are calling they are more likely to come in.... just don't bump them off the roost... and take the time to brush your blind up.... good luck and let us know which way you went and how ti worked out.
|
|
|
|
Post by strutnrut64 on Apr 30, 2008 16:25:46 GMT -5
I would try scouting the night before to make sure you know where the birds are roosting, they often will roost on the field edge, try to set your blind up the day before and if possible enter your blind early under the cover of darkness. If you don't know where the birds typically strut then I would find an area with the most visibility for your set up. Good luck!!
Joe
|
|
