Turkey hunting thread

[monterey]

Pryor, food for thought there and appreciated.

Last year we hunted after May 1 when the closed FS roads had opened.  Could be that the traffic and pressure unsettled them.

This year we are going to hunt prior to May 1 and hike in.

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

I use a blind similar to the big mike's I picked up years ago. Very roomy with plenty of height for my longbow.

Only have taken two birds in the spring with traditional gear but I get after them every year with it. Last year was awful here in NH and I couldn't find a bird that wanted anything to do with my setup.





This year I am limiting myself to only two calls to bring into the woods. I know my problem is I bring every call I own and over call. Plus it will save in the weight that I carry. I also have a blind bag which I carry the blind and a chair in which is very easy to tote.

Good luck to everyone this year!

[Mint]

I hunted Merriams with Eichler years ago and the turkeys would always root in one of two trees on the fields edge. You couldn't call at all and just had to ambush them as they walked by the blind feeding. I ended up shooting a jake.

In New York I hunt the Catskills and they tend not to roost in the same place twice but hopefully stay in the general area. You can't call to much or another hunter will move in on you, either a human or a coyote!

[wapiti792]

*Avian X hen and real friend...I love their dekes

I hunt in blinds, out of blinds, run and bow, stalk. I don't care how. I just love those darn birds! Come on April!

*Three Amigos

*Waiting on fly down


Killed a few, missed a bunch, but all were a hoot!

[Kip]

I owe a pile of thanks to Mike Davenport for me getting my first turkey and second on this trip.


thanks Mike