Got out yesterday and finally got to hunt a field I've been closed out of the past few times (public land-first come first squatters). Had a hen beat both of my hen decoys into submission (laid both of them over) for 30 minutes. An hour or so goes past and so start the gobbles. Big Tom and three Jakes come out- Tom goes far south and the Jakes linger. Two of the Jakes come over to meet the new girls and another Tom comes out and heads south with the first Tom. The bigger of the two interested Jakes decides he'd like to breed my Avian Hen and while in full mount, takes 530 total grains of Easton Axis tipped with a 150 grain Fred Eichler series Muzzy Phantom just ahead of the left wing butt, through and out the right side of the chest under the wing. Pics and story to come.
Jake, I don't think it's crazy. The important thing to remember is to control your movement. I've had flocks of turkeys in my face while wearing plaid, sitting against a tree in the practical wide open and hadn't been busted once. Only move when you know the birds can't see you and you shouldn't have a problem hunting in natural cover. Hide your legs well with your back to a tree. Have your bow up and ready to draw, or across your lap behind cover to minimize the movement that birds may see. Good luck buddy!
Topic: Turkey hunter roll call (Read 2564 times)
