New to Turkey Hunting

[kwaldeier]

im what i would call a beginner hunter even though i have hunted deer and squirrels for 6 years. of those 5 years i have shot only 2 deer so i dont consider myself a good hunter YET.but i want to go into turkey hunting, i have gone b4 with a friend who called and called but no luck. i no that with turkey hunting,like deer hunting, you have to be quiet and very knowelable of ur animal. i am wanting to start turkey hunting by myself, so i have alot of questions.
1.what calls are better for sertain types of season
2.where is the "area" that turkey tend to stay(ie. open,wooded,corn,bean field)
i have seen as many as 80 turkey in an open field out of season but cant seem to locate them during season.thanks for any help that you all reply with.

[RDHunter]

Ok .... you got some time to do some reading so get some books and turkey magazines and get cracking.
One book that I found very useful is called ( Wild Turkey ) from the complete hunter series it's a hard back but thin book that gives expert advice.
This book also tells you everything you need to know from their habitat to hunting techniques , you can buy this book at any sporting good store or where they sell sporting goods.
Get this book and read it cover to cover , you'll be glad yo did.

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: RDHunter

Ok .... you got some time to do some reading so get some books and turkey magazines and get cracking.
One book that I found very useful is called ( Wild Turkey ) from the complete hunter series it's a hard back but thin book that gives expert advice.
This book also tells you everything you need to know from their habitat to hunting techniques , you can buy this book at any sporting good store or where they sell sporting goods.
Get this book and read it cover to cover , you'll be glad yo did.

Good advice RD! I would also join the NWTF and join a Local Chapter where you can really learn from Turkey Hunters in your area.

[RDHunter]

Your right about that Rebel Hog , The National Wild Turkey Federation is a great organization and I'm proud to be a member.
They have a web site where you can click on a link and listen to diffrent turkey calls so you can try to mimick the sounds.
Here's a direct link to that page from there web site ( http://www.nwtf.org/calling_tips.html ) make sure your speakers are on and turn them up.