Beginners Question

[Buckfever1613]

This morning on the way to our spot as we were setting up i heard a gobble from about 60 yds away then about 10 seconds later 2 hens took off of roost from about 25 yds away. Then maybe 10 minutes later another flew off roost and then another 10 minutes later. I know i probably spooked them but my question was will they still roost in the same area, and what should i do differently next time. ANd how far do yall like to set up off of the roost. thanks for any help

[jepcho]

How far to setup depends on the terrain. If it is really thick, you can get pretty close, maybe as close as 50 yards or so. If it is more open, you may not want to try and get as close. In the area I hunt, the birds dont always roost in the same spots, especially in the spring time. I do have some general roost "areas" that I can often expect birds to roost but not always. The only way to know for sure would be to get out there the night before and see if you can find out where they are roosting.