Some of us are new at this sport and some have a few years under their belt. With that being said , Turkey hunters must have some questions or thoughts on hunting these birds in their mind. Things that puzzle them from Scouting to right to the point of that bird drumming in at gun range.
This may help with some ideas on questions we can all share.
lets get some points going here and bring up some of the thoughts we share about this sport ?
No questions here. This will be my 8th season, and my 5th season bowhunting. Lets get some newbies to hook onto this question. I would be happy to answer.
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I am reminded everyday that life is too precious by my best friend, Lt. Ken Ballard, who lost his life while serving in Iraq. He fought for our freedom, to do what we do, and how we do it. Hunt till you drop!
Spring gobbler season brings new birth to the new year. Other than the fall woods it's one of the greatest times to be in the woods, especially at first light when all the critters that call it home begin to stir. To listen and enjoy the songs of the song birds to the thunderous first gobble that sets your heart to flutter. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be in the woods at this time. Prior to hunting turkeys I never knew the thrill it would bring. I really don't know why I hadn't hunted them longer than I have other than opportunity and know how. A good point to bring up on that note is introduce someone new to the sport, the early spring mornings and in return, it may open up new avenues for yourself. I for one enjoy calling in birds for others probably more than I do for myself. Once I pull the trigger and tag a bird, the seasons is over. I'll put someone else on a bird before I'll ever take one myself. Pulling the trigger is secondary to everything that leads up to that occassion. Another passion I have is to actually film a hunt for someone. If I get the shot on film, it's the same feeling as shooting myself and in fact is sometimes harder. When people ask why I'm so passionate about spring turkey hunting I simply ask them. Have you ever heard a gobbler? Usually the response is..yes, I hear them over on the hill in the mornings....Then I ask, ah yes...but have you ever heard them gobbler down your neck? And then go into explaining how it makes your ears vibrate, stands the hair on the back of your neck, quickens your heart, shortens your breaths.....
Well said Rob/PA I especially agree with the hair on the back of your neck staning up. WOW what a rush
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Nice Rob... get them in so close you can hear them suck in the air for their nextgobble, and once they let 'er rip, the pollen shakes off thebranchesover your head... you gotta love it...
-fsh
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well said Rob I get that feeling with my 2 favorite hunting bugling bull elk with abow and spring turkey hunting not necessarily in that order they are very similar
Spring gobbler season brings new birth to the new year. Other than the fall woods it's one of the greatest times to be in the woods, especially at first light when all the critters that call it home begin to stir. To listen and enjoy the songs of the song birds to the thunderous first gobble that sets your heart to flutter. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be in the woods at this time. Prior to hunting turkeys I never knew the thrill it would bring. I really don't know why I hadn't hunted them longer than I have other than opportunity and know how. A good point to bring up on that note is introduce someone new to the sport, the early spring mornings and in return, it may open up new avenues for yourself. I for one enjoy calling in birds for others probably more than I do for myself. Once I pull the trigger and tag a bird, the seasons is over. I'll put someone else on a bird before I'll ever take one myself. Pulling the trigger is secondary to everything that leads up to that occassion. Another passion I have is to actually film a hunt for someone. If I get the shot on film, it's the same feeling as shooting myself and in fact is sometimes harder. When people ask why I'm so passionate about spring turkey hunting I simply ask them. Have you ever heard a gobbler? Usually the response is..yes, I hear them over on the hill in the mornings....Then I ask, ah yes...but have you ever heard them gobbler down your neck? And then go into explaining how it makes your ears vibrate, stands the hair on the back of your neck, quickens your heart, shortens your breaths.....
I've been a deer and duck hunter for most of my life. I love them both with a passion. I really started turkey hunting seriously only five years ago. Now I am totally hooked. I wished I would have started years earlier. I have always had turkeys on my land but just wasn't that interested in hunting them. Five years ago I killed a 20 pounder on my property and now I have a passion not only for deer and duck hunting, but also turkey hunting. It's one of the greatest times of the year. Everything is springing back to life. Hearing that gobble at first light is one of the sweetest sounds you will ever hear. I may be considered a beginner in turkey hunting but I am far from a novice. I have killed many in that short time but I still continue to learn things every season. Hopefully I'll be hunting turkeys for many years to come.
In the Mind of the Turkey Hunter
