Turkey Huntin' Tips Thread

[Friend]

One possiblity for mobile hunters which an acquaintance who has harvested close to 90 birds with archery equipment is as follows: On a hung up bird, he will walk away, w/o trying to be quiet, in the opposite direction some 20 to 30 yards and sneak back to his original concealed position. The gob thinks the hen is leaving him and ocassionaly comes to the set-up. Worth a try especially since the odds are against you in moving a hung up bird.

[Ranger58]

You guys all done?  Can't believe that there's not more turkey hunters here with ideas for those gettin started in this venue. ttt

[R. W. Mackey]

I agree with putting the Jake decoy facing you, but much closer. I put mine at 10 yards,
I want them up close and personal. I also put the hen next to the Jake with her tail facing me, whatever the Gobbler has on his mind he will have his back to me.  When taking a side shot, go straight up the leg, mid body should be your target. If feathers are puffed at all, very hard to determine wing butt, safest shot is middle of the middle.
Asfar as blinds, I have started using a Cut and Run blind from Rhino Blinds.  It's a two sided pop up blind, goes up really fast and only weighs 5 lbs. Put it in front of some cedars or brush, cut a few pieces of brush and stick in front and you are set up in just a few minutes.
I am an agressive caller and this blind really.  fits my style.
As for Broadheads, I have always used the biggest I could find, big Snuffers with heavy arrow. This year I am going to use Big Jim's new 300 gr. 1 1/2" wide Big 3.  This will give me a 680 gr. freight train, at 10 to 15 yards, Turkeys wont have a chance.
I could go on and on about hunting Turkeys, I started in 1979 and have taken my fair share, but my best advice is just get out and do it. Each hunt is a new and learning experience, I dont think my year would be complete without being out early and hearing that first Gobble, it's just something that has to be experienced.
RW.

[Slinging 24/7]

I have found that as the season gets later and later, less is more as for the calling stand point.  The birds in my area are heavily hunted and get used to too much calling real quick.  

I have always had the idea of trying a set up with like 6+ decoys just to see what would happen. Anybody every try a setup like that with multiple decoys? Just think it would be interesting to try out on those smart ol' Toms. Maybe something like one strutting decoy, a Jake or two, and like 3+ Hens.

Just a curious thought I have been throwing around in my noggin for a few years and never committed to haha