| For those hunters with a passion for the challenge, | | | | job. |
| turkey hunting is a great sport to take up. Because | | | | 3. Call the birds in. Turkey calls can be a tricky |
| the bird's have such a keen sense of hearing and | | | | instrument to master, but when perfection is |
| eyesight, they are often considered the most | | | | achieved, they can be an invaluable resource. There |
| challenging quarry. It's imperative for the hunter to be | | | | are a variety of different calls on the market, from |
| as absolutely still as he can be, making as little noise | | | | those that mimic hens or males, and many at least |
| as he can. With a few tips in mind though, he can | | | | come with an instruction booklet, if not audio clips to |
| have a great time hunting this clever bird. | | | | help the hunter practice. When the hunter does take |
| 1. Find out where the turkeys are. It's advisable to | | | | to the woods with his call though, it's important he |
| any hunter to get out into the woods and study the | | | | not start out too aggressive; this can turn many birds |
| habits of his target. Many turkey hunters head to | | | | away. |
| where the turkeys are in their area and observe | | | | 4. Camouflage yourself. Being able to blend into the |
| them and practice their calls. If a hunter isn't sure | | | | natural surroundings of the area will become essential |
| where turkeys have been, asking neighbors or even | | | | for any turkey hunt. Even so much as getting |
| the professional at his local sports shop can give him | | | | camouflaged arrows or a gun stock can be the |
| tips. Turkeys also leave plenty of signs of their | | | | difference between bringing home a trophy and going |
| presence; and finding where they roost can be very | | | | home disappointed. It's also important if using a blind |
| valuable knowledge come turkey season. | | | | to find one that not only blends in, but also that isn't |
| 2. Stake out your spot. It's important that the hunter | | | | too loud. |
| not only know where he'll be taking cover come | | | | It's also important for the turkey hunter to know |
| open season, but that he go and prepare the area. | | | | that he may not bring home a gobbler with every |
| Using a hunting blind is always the best way to | | | | trip. Many hunters enjoy the hunt just as much as |
| ensure that you're fully concealed from the birds, but | | | | the reward that can come with it. |
| using natural vegetation or stumps can also do the | | | | |