| Turkey hunting can be a very challenging, and a very | | | | you are covered from behind. This will give you good |
| frustrating sport. Adrenaline can run high in the heat | | | | protection and at the same time provide more than |
| of the moment, so the number one tip for turkey | | | | 300 degree view |
| hunting is to consider safety first. In order to put | | | | * Know Your Target. |
| safety first on a turkey hunt, a hunter must be very | | | | This safety tip is the most essential. Don't shoot |
| aware of his surroundings and have a few basic | | | | unless you know what you are aiming at. If you hear |
| ground rules in his back pocket: | | | | a gobbler, make sure what you see is a gobbler. |
| * Dress Appropriately. | | | | Some hunters have mastered the turkey call, be sure |
| Camouflage is a necessity on any hunting trip. It | | | | that what is heard is also seen and identified. |
| should be worn from head to toe; some hunters | | | | * Make Yourself Known. |
| even choose to paint their faces. Camouflaging like | | | | To other hunters that is. If you see another hunting |
| this will be one very important step towards your | | | | trekking through your area searching for the perfect |
| turkey hunting success | | | | spot, don't hesitate to let him know you are there. |
| * Keep Away from Red, White, and Blue. | | | | Call out clearly, no muffled noises or arm movements. |
| These colors are associated with turkeys and can be | | | | * Watch the Decoys. |
| hard to keep away from. Think outside the box, no | | | | Make sure these are positioned carefully. If your |
| socks, undergarments, or even cigarette packs | | | | placing your own be sure no other hunters are |
| should be around that have these colors. Also, check | | | | mistakenly in your line of fire. If they've been placed |
| to make sure arrows are red, white, and blue free. | | | | by someone else, be sure to steer clear, both for his |
| One too many times another hunter has mistaken | | | | safety, and your own. Also, when walking with |
| one of these colors for a gobbler and shot at a | | | | decoys, keep them covered so as not to attract |
| fellow hunter. | | | | unwanted attention from another hunter. |
| * Sit Wisely. | | | | Keeping these tips in mind before you even hit the |
| Choose a spot that provides full coverage from | | | | trail in search of the perfect gobbler will ensure you a |
| behind. Leaning against a large tree is a great way to | | | | safe and happy hunt. |
| blend in with your surroundings, while making sure | | | | |