| Turkey hunting is a safe outdoor | | | | other hunters, share the outdoors with |
| activity that is gaining popularity | | | | them. A clear field-view is essential |
| nationwide. It is essential to learn and | | | | for smooth hunting. |
| practice safe hunting techniques and to | | | | Deadly traps and decoys are widely used |
| obey and support all wild life laws. | | | | now that increase chances of success as |
| Hunter education and safety training | | | | well as danger. Always keep such decoys |
| programs are available in plenty. | | | | properly covered, while targeting set up |
| Always be perfectly targeted. Select an | | | | the decoys at least 20 yards from the |
| open spot. Avoid wearing white, red, | | | | position of line. Also follow safety |
| black or blue colored hunting outfits. | | | | measures while handling firearms. |
| Camouflaging yourself and your gun, | | | | Accurate judgment of distance between |
| eliminating movements and bird calling | | | | the hunter and the target is also |
| are proven strategies of turkey hunting | | | | significant. A hunter ought to be |
| that give good results. Never wave to | | | | capable of determining when a turkey is |
| alert a fellow hunter, but call out in a | | | | close enough to target. Shotguns with |
| loud, clear voice. Be wise and accurate | | | | 10-20 gauges are available for turkey |
| while imitating the voice of turkey | | | | hunting offering good choice for |
| gobbler or other birds to gain its | | | | hunters. |
| attention. Voice or tube calls are best | | | | It is mandatory to enter each turkey in |
| recommended. Box calls are also | | | | the official application form, with |
| available that provide highly realistic | | | | certification that hunting was performed |
| and sharp calls. | | | | under legal means and not for commercial |
| When the bird suddenly falls silent, it | | | | interest. It is equally important to |
| means your prey is being targeted by | | | | obtain permission from the respective |
| another hunter. But never hinder the | | | | landowners before hunting. |