bcritch
04-12-2009, 12:34 PM
Never stalk a turkey — Trying to sneak up on a wild gobbler is a hunting method that could easily result in you being involved in a hunting accident. Always attempt to call a turkey to your location.
Dress for success — Eliminate the colors red, white, and blue from your hunting clothing, the colors of a gobbler's head. Wear complete camouflage when calling from a stationary position, including head net and gloves. When moving through the woods, display some hunter orange.
Remain still — When approached by another hunter, don't move, wave, or make a turkey sound to alert him/her of your presence. Instead, yell or speak in a loud voice. And always assume that any turkey sound you hear may be another hunter.
Don't use a gobble call — Gobble calls are great for locating birds prior to the hunting season, but should be left at home once the turkey season begins.
Choose a safe calling position — Whenever possible, select a large tree or rock to sit against when calling. The object will not only break up your outline, but will protect your back as well.
Positively identify your target — In most states, only bearded birds are allowed to be harvested during the spring turkey hunting season. Make sure you see a beard before pulling the trigger, and never ever shoot at just a sound or movement.
Know your range — Pattern your shotgun prior to the turkey hunting season, using the same ammunition with which you plan to hunt. Numbers 4, 5, 6, or 7 1/2 size shot are good choices. Know your gun's effective range, and keep in mind that most turkeys are killed at 30 yards or less.
Where to aim — Always aim at a turkey's neck and head. Wild gobblers are large, heavy, big-boned birds that are seldom killed by a body shot.
Dress for success — Eliminate the colors red, white, and blue from your hunting clothing, the colors of a gobbler's head. Wear complete camouflage when calling from a stationary position, including head net and gloves. When moving through the woods, display some hunter orange.
Remain still — When approached by another hunter, don't move, wave, or make a turkey sound to alert him/her of your presence. Instead, yell or speak in a loud voice. And always assume that any turkey sound you hear may be another hunter.
Don't use a gobble call — Gobble calls are great for locating birds prior to the hunting season, but should be left at home once the turkey season begins.
Choose a safe calling position — Whenever possible, select a large tree or rock to sit against when calling. The object will not only break up your outline, but will protect your back as well.
Positively identify your target — In most states, only bearded birds are allowed to be harvested during the spring turkey hunting season. Make sure you see a beard before pulling the trigger, and never ever shoot at just a sound or movement.
Know your range — Pattern your shotgun prior to the turkey hunting season, using the same ammunition with which you plan to hunt. Numbers 4, 5, 6, or 7 1/2 size shot are good choices. Know your gun's effective range, and keep in mind that most turkeys are killed at 30 yards or less.
Where to aim — Always aim at a turkey's neck and head. Wild gobblers are large, heavy, big-boned birds that are seldom killed by a body shot.