Turkey Hunting Tips and Tactics
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One of the most popular ways to hunt turkeys is with a bow and arrow. It is a tradition in North America that relies on turkey calling and making the perfect shot. There are many agencies and organizations in place that either want to put a stop to turkey hunting or those that support the tradition of turkey hunting.
Like most warring factions, these two groups will stop at nothing to continue with their ideals. One can't typically pick a side on the issue of hunting without knowing the issue itself. It is important, to get as much information on turkey hunting as possible to make an informed decision. Turkey hunting is all about luring the birds out into the open and shooting them with a bow and arrow or with a shotgun. Few actually hunt turkeys with a rifle. Many people prefer the bow and arrow because it brings a great deal of tradition to the hunt. The first notion of turkey hunting is finding a turkey roost. These are generally easy to find in North America for the most part. Wild turkeys are also quite easy to find because they gather together in large groups. The idea is to not get too close to the roost. It's recommended that the hunter stay about one hundred to two hundred yards away from the roost, leaving ample room to fire and to get set when the turkeys come out of the roost. The next focus of the turkey hunt is to get the turkeys out of the roost. For this, the hunter must begin a series of effective turkey calls. These consist of an array of clucks, clicks, whistles and hoots. It is important not to confuse the call of an owl or of another bird with a turkey call, lest the hunter is set upon by various predatory birds and the hunt becomes a lot less enjoyable. When turkey calling from a location, start with a series of clucks and yelps. If there is no return cluck or yelp increase the sound volume and get more aggressive. This will make turkeys think that a turkey nearby is either aggressively approaching or is challenging territory. Eventually, a turkey should come within gun or bow range. When this happens, it is a good idea to set the sight of the shotgun or the bow on the target. Prepare and continue calling the turkey as this will draw them closer. If the turkey will not approach to a suitable range, try to use very soft purrs or clucks. As always, watch out for the other predatory birds or cats that may latch on to or be curious about the sound. The clucks and purrs should, theoretically, entice the bird out and closer to the range of fire for the hunter. Turkeys can be stubborn at times and incredibly stupid at others. They really do not have much of a distinction between knowing human calls and knowing actual turkey calls. Bejamin Franklin thought turkeys were noble birds and wanted to make the the national bird instead of the Bald Eagle. Nonetheless, the shot must be taken when the bird is in range. The hunter should stop calling long enough to release an arrow or squeeze off a shot. The follow-through is important as the sound of the bow will likely send turkeys scattering away in directions. The birds quickly become disoriented, so it is important to remember to spot the kill and mark it before continuing. Resist the temptation to try to pick off another of the scattering birds, as this may lead to a never-ending cycle of killing running turkeys without the freezer space to put them in. A turkey hunt typically results in a bird for Thanksgiving or Christmas. There are many countries and states, however, that do not allow wild turkey hunting anymore. The hunter is responsible for checking on local regulations before participating in any turkey hunt and learning the laws of the land in which they are prepared to cluck and purr. Successful Turkey Hunting Tips > > < < Hunting Rabbits Hunting Sites I Recommend.Turkey Hunting A great place for some private hunting. It's full of tips, tricks and techniques to help you get your turkey. |
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