| Some hunters go out religiously year in and year out | | | | morning's air, he or she runs the risk of being seen. |
| hoping to bag a dominant gobbler or to at least bring | | | | - Do make sure gear is readily accessible. Hunting |
| home a little tom in time for the holidays. Year after | | | | vests that blend in well with the surroundings and |
| year, they come back empty handed and | | | | offer pockets for stowing shells, snacks and even |
| disappointed. | | | | calls in are always a good idea. |
| Although there are a variety of reasons that can lead | | | | Don'ts.. |
| to an unsuccessful turkey hunt, one often | | | | - Wear clothes that crinkle. Leave the corduroy pants |
| overlooked, or at least played down, reason is how | | | | and the windbreakers at home. Anything that crinkles |
| the hunter is actually dressed for an expedition. | | | | with movement or too much wind can give away |
| Dressing for success won't guarantee a clean shot, | | | | position and wreck an entire day's hunt. |
| but it can give a hunter an edge. The right attire for | | | | - Don't use any old camo. Make sure the camo |
| turkey hunting goes beyond dark green camo, too. | | | | chosen actually blends into the surroundings. Greens |
| There are more things to watch out for. | | | | are great in the spring, but brown tones might be |
| Here's a basic best-dressed dos and don'ts list for | | | | more suited for fall turkey hunting. Having several |
| turkey hunting. Keep in mind season can have a | | | | sets is not a bad idea if different terrain and seasons |
| bearing on clothing choice, as well. | | | | are involved in a hunter's rounds. |
| Dos.. | | | | - Don't wear the wrong socks and shoes. A hunter |
| - Do wear camouflage. Turkeys have incredibly good | | | | can be in full camo and give himself away if a single |
| eyesight, which is what often tips them off to a | | | | sneaker or stark white sock is spotted by a turkey. |
| hunter's presence. The better blended into the | | | | If underwear sticks out or can, make sure it's of the |
| surroundings a hunter is, the more likely he or she is | | | | right tones to complete the camouflaging, too. |
| to land a bird. The key is to gain and maintain the | | | | - Don't bring along loudly wrapped snacks. Leave the |
| element of surprise. The right clothing can make this | | | | bags of chips at home. Go for snacks that are quiet |
| possible. | | | | to unwrap and even quieter to eat. |
| - Do go for full-body coverage. The most common | | | | The proper attire for a turkey hunt cannot guarantee |
| turkey hunting gear includes pants, hat, gloves and a | | | | you'll bag one, but it can help level the playing field. |
| facemask. The idea is to make as much of the body | | | | The harder a hunter makes it for a turkey to see |
| blend in with the surroundings as possible. | | | | him or hear her, the better. Every advantage can |
| - Do wear comfortable clothes. Scratchy, overly | | | | help ensure a greater chance for success. One of the |
| heavy or overly light clothes are absolutely out. If a | | | | most commonly overlooked advantages that can be |
| hunter has to scratch, remove a jacket to stop | | | | had lies in dressing for that success. |
| sweating or starts shivering too much in the cold | | | | |