As turkey hunting grows in popularity in many areas, and the populations of the birds continue to grow, two seasons often are available to hunters: spring and fall. The hunting techniques vary greatly between the two seasons. During the spring, hunters take advantage of the fact that turkeys are in the reproductive phase, which means males respond readily to calling. That is not the case in the fall. But still, hunters who understand how fall hunting differs from spring hunting can enjoy success. To learn hunt fall turkeys, read on.
Instructions
Hunt Fall Turkeys
1. Locate a group of turkeys. To do so, look in the fields and woods for turkey droppings, tracks and other clues that reveal their location. Listen, too, especially on calm mornings. The birds will make noise as they leave their roost sites.
2. After you have located a group of turkeys, learn as much about them as you can. You will want to know where they roost at night, and where they eat during the day. Turkeys often can be found feeding in areas where agricultural fields abut groves of trees. Turkeys also feed on insects and mast crops (acorns, etc.) in the fall. Determine the path the turkeys use as they move from their roost site to their feeding areas. There is no real shortcut to learning about their habitats; spending time in the field is the best method.
3. When you have located birds and are ready to hunt, approach the group until the individual birds scatter. Generally, they will scatter when you get within about 50 yards.
4. As soon as the birds scatter, find a spot to sit and wait. The spot should conceal your movements, but allow enough space so you have range of motion and can make a shot when it presents itself. After it has scattered, the group of turkeys usually will re-assemble within about 30 minutes. As that begins happening, listen for the sounds the turkeys are making. Use your call to imitate those sounds and draw the turkeys toward your position.
5. Sit as still as possible. The slightest movement will alarm turkeys and send them scurrying. Continue to replicate the sounds you hear the real turkeys make.
6. Wait until a turkey that you want to shoot comes into shooting range. Before taking a shot, make sure you know what you are shooting at, as well as what is behind it.
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