Successful Turkey Hunting Tips
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You can hunt turkeys in the spring and in the fall but you need a permit or license if you are going to hunt turkeys. The spring and fall permits, however, are different. The spring permit allows you to hunt in a specific area during one of the 5-day turkey hunting periods but this varies by state.
In the fall, your permit will enable you to hunt any day during the season, as long as it is within the zone listed on the permit. Once again this does vary by local state turkey hunting laws so check the laws in your area. Turkey hunting takes a lot of patience. Spring hunting involves less patience, as you make hen turkey sounds to try to get a gobbler to come to you. Turkeys don't mate in the fall, though, so you will have to patiently engage in stand hunting. Stand hunting involves finding a spot and then waiting for the turkey to come to you. Since you will at some point be hunting turkeys in the spring, you must become familiar with the different devices used to make a turkey sound. There are two main types. One is called a friction call, which is produced by rubbing two surfaces together. The other is a mouth call. This occurs when air is either inhaled or exhaled. A third type of caller, a shaker, creates a "gobble" noise when you shake it in a rapid motion. Regardless of which type of call you'll be using, you need to practice the call until you can fool a turkey. You'll also learn a lot by listening to the turkeys themselves. They are the best examples to follow so listen to live turkeys or a calling recording. Turkeys are capable of making more than two dozen different sounds. Most hunters, however, can only notice about 10. Their sounds include the yelp, the cluck, the purr, the cackle, and the most familiar sound of them all, the gobble. Make yourself familiar with each of these turkey calls. The most important thing you will do to ensure a pleasurable turkey hunting experience is to practice safety. Turkey hunting, as with all forms of hunting, poses a threat to those who do not use caution in the field. Use gobble calls only when you are locating a tom. Do not use it to attract one. This may cause another hunter to think that you are a turkey. You run the risk of being shot if this happens. There are other things you can do to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Never stalk a turkey. Do not get closer than 100 yards to a gobbler. Choose a calling site that allows you to see at least 40 yards in all directions. Do not move an uncovered decoy. Wear an orange cap or gloves while walking, as your camouflaged clothing can be mistaken for a turkey by other hunters. Most shooting accidents happen because one hunter mistakes another hunter as game. Finally, remember the three basic rules of hunting: 1. Treat each and every gun as if it is loaded. 2. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, away from others. 3. Be 100% sure of your target. Following these rules and guidelines will allow you to have a successful turkey hunting season, be it spring or fall. As with all forms of hunting, safety is always your highest priority. Keep this in mind, and you are ready for the upcoming season. Have as much fun as you can while practicing as much safety as you can. African safaris, Ernest Hemingway and the African safari tours > > < < Turkey hunting tactics |
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