| For some people, there is nothing like the thrill of the | | | | companionship. However, don't overdo the calling, as |
| hunt. When you are considering wild turkeys, there is | | | | the bird's keen sense might tip them off to your |
| an added appeal to the experience, because the | | | | purpose. |
| sport is just so challenging. Turkeys are notoriously | | | | Once the birds are all actively courting, usually by |
| aware of their surroundings, making skilled hunting a | | | | mid-morning, things get pretty quiet for spring turkey |
| necessity. With spring turkey hunting, knowing what | | | | hunting. This is when many hunters give up. For those |
| behaviors to expect when you are out and about | | | | that stick around, easy pickings are on the way. |
| can increase your chances of success and lower the | | | | While hens quickly return to their feeding and egg |
| learning curve for a new hunter. | | | | laying, the Toms still seek companionship and will |
| Depending on the time of day, different things may | | | | come to calls much more readily in their state of |
| work for drawing out a gobbler.For best results, plan | | | | abandoned panic. Still, don't get overconfident. |
| to do some preliminary tracking and scouting before | | | | Finally, if your state allows, afternoon hunting can be |
| your hunt day. Beginning with someone who knows | | | | a fun challenge. Gobblers don't call much as the sun |
| the terrain is a great help, but you can also contact | | | | sinks, so keen senses on your part are a must. If |
| wildlife or extension offices or even ask at a sporting | | | | you do find a willing Tom, considering luring it to a |
| goods store. Anyone knowledgeable in the field | | | | roost so you know where to start the next |
| should be able to provide a bit of direction. You can | | | | morning.Regardless of the time of day or your level |
| then scout the area on foot to get a better feel for | | | | of experience, stealth and camouflage are essential. |
| the spring turkey hunting population and where they | | | | Turkeys have excellent eyesight and will spook easily |
| are located. | | | | if a visual connection is made. |
| When you head out the morning of your hunt, be | | | | Dress accordingly and move slowly to avoid being |
| prepared for all different kinds of behavior. Early | | | | spotted during your spring turkey hunting. Keep your |
| morning hunters can expect the gobblers to be very | | | | eyes open and your gun handy, but never take |
| vocal as they come down from the roost to seek | | | | anything for granted. |