| Regardless of the region, turkey hunting is always a | | | | prefer. |
| challenge. The hunter must know the birds well, and | | | | 3. Weapons. Whether you're using a shotgun or a |
| be prepared for a hunt unlike any other. While every | | | | bow, be sure that you weapon has enough power to |
| hunter's preference differs, there are a few things | | | | bring down the bird. There is nothing worse than |
| that many consider to be great ways to increase the | | | | thinking you've got the perfect shot, and only |
| chances of a successful hunt. While every hunt might | | | | wounding the bird and have it disappear into the |
| not be successful, turkey hunting will always be a fun | | | | woods. |
| pastime. Some tactics to practice are: | | | | 4. Calls. While the turkey call can be a difficult |
| 1. Know Home Base. Many hunters prefer to get out | | | | instrument to master, it can be well worth the time |
| and into the woods in between hunting seasons to | | | | as many hunters would consider this their number |
| get a feel for the birds in their area. It's important to | | | | one resource on a hunt. Much practice is needed, and |
| know their habits; where they feed, roost, get | | | | there are many videos available to the hunter to aid |
| water, and what times of the day they're doing it. | | | | him. |
| Once a hunter knows his birds well enough, he'll be | | | | 5. Safety First. Safety must always be at the top of |
| able to predict they're actions and know where and | | | | the hunter's list at all times while in the woods. Be |
| when to set up his blind come hunting season. | | | | sure that what you see and hear is also identified as |
| 2. Dress for Success. A turkey has remarkable | | | | a gobbler, and avoid wearing colors such as red, |
| eyesight; many hunters fail to realize this and a flash | | | | white, and blue, which are associated with a turkey's |
| of bright sock or arrow ruins the hunter's chances at | | | | head. |
| his perfect shot. It's important to know the area and | | | | Because turkeys are such a difficult trophy to bring |
| time of year you're hunting in and to dress | | | | down, knowing a few smart tactics can greatly |
| accordingly. Green camouflage should be used for the | | | | improve a hunter's chances and enjoyment while on |
| spring season, and brown for the fall, and dressing | | | | the hunt for a prize. |
| head to toe in camouflage is what many hunters | | | | |