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Expert Advice For Locating Calling And Decoying Wild Turkeys The Complete Hunter

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Wild turkeys are one of the most challenging and rewarding game birds to hunt. They are elusive, wary, and have excellent eyesight and hearing. But with the right strategies, you can increase your chances of success.

This turkey hunting guide is packed with expert advice to help you locate, call, and decoy wild turkeys. You'll learn how to find their favorite haunts, how to call them in close, and how to use decoys to fool them into thinking they're safe.

Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or just starting out, this guide will help you take your turkey hunting to the next level.

Turkey Hunting Tactics: Expert Advice for Locating, Calling and Decoying Wild Turkeys (The Complete Hunter)

by Christopher Pike

4.4 out of 5

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The first step to successful turkey hunting is finding the birds. Wild turkeys prefer to live in areas with plenty of food, water, and cover. They can be found in forests, woodlands, fields, and even urban areas.

To locate wild turkeys, start by scouting the area you plan to hunt. Look for signs of their presence, such as tracks, droppings, and feathers. You can also listen for their calls. Turkeys are known for their distinctive gobbles and clucks.

Once you've found an area where turkeys are active, you need to learn their daily patterns. Turkeys typically feed in the morning and evening, and they roost in trees at night. By understanding their movements, you can increase your chances of finding them.

Calling is one of the most effective ways to attract wild turkeys. There are a variety of different turkey calls available, each with its own unique sound. The most common turkey calls include:

Gobble: This call is made by male turkeys to attract females. It can also be used to challenge other males.
Cluck: This call is made by both male and female turkeys. It is used to communicate with other turkeys and to attract mates.
Yelp: This call is made by young turkeys. It is used to communicate with their parents and to attract other turkeys.
Kee-kee: This call is made by female turkeys. It is used to attract males and to communicate with other turkeys.

To call turkeys, start by practicing with a turkey call until you can make realistic sounds. Then, use your call to attract turkeys when you're hunting. Be patient and persistent, and you'll eventually be successful.

Decoys are another effective way to attract wild turkeys. Decoys can be used to simulate the presence of other turkeys, and they can also be used to draw turkeys into a specific area.

There are a variety of different turkey decoys available, including:

Hen decoys: These decoys are designed to look like female turkeys. They are typically used to attract male turkeys.
Jake decoys: These decoys are designed to look like young male turkeys. They are typically used to attract older male turkeys.
Beard decoys: These decoys are designed to look like the beards of male turkeys. They are typically used to add realism to a decoy setup.

To use decoys effectively, you need to place them in a realistic setting. Turkeys are more likely to approach decoys that are placed in areas where they would naturally find food or cover.

Once you've located, called, and decoyed wild turkeys, it's time to hunt them. There are a variety of different turkey hunting methods, but the most common method is to ambush turkeys from a blind or treestand.

To ambush turkeys, you need to find a spot where turkeys are likely to pass. Then, set up your blind or treestand and wait for the turkeys to come by. Be patient and still, and you'll eventually get a shot.

Turkey hunting is a challenging but rewarding sport. By following the expert advice in this guide, you can increase your chances of success. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start hunting turkeys today!

Turkey Hunting Tactics: Expert Advice for Locating, Calling and Decoying Wild Turkeys (The Complete Hunter)

by Christopher Pike

4.4 out of 5