I've got a place picked out......in their strutting zone (just off of it).....and I want to run my game plan by you guys.
I'll be in my DB....and I'll be using a single hen decoy. I know they're coming by this area throughout the day......I just don't know EXACTLY when they're coming by. I'm willing to wait 'em out, though.
MY strategy (being a somewhat novice caller) is to make JUST enough "noise" to get their attention. I just want them to hear something soft (or as loud as it HAS to be to get their attention focused on my deke).
Would you use a soft purr throughout the day......a light cluck.....or something else?
are you bowhunting if so yeah if not i like to move around because if there is no bird in the area then why be there. i also like to use a jake and two hens.
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I see your stategy and it should pay off if you are willing to sit all day.Especially if they frequent that area. May I ask what call you will be using? If it's a slate, I would purr purr cluck, purr purr. Also if it was me I would not be scared to through a yelp in there every once in a while when the birds are way out there. It may speed up the arrival time of a bird. Just my 2 cents. good luck with the bow!
I'll be using a River Valley glass/slate combo (for the purring).....and my treat mtn. tube to cluck a bit. I've got others......but I'll mainly be utilizing these two. If I throw a yelp or two in......I'll likely just use a mouth call.
If you are willing to wait them out like you said, I think your strategy can be very successful. As far as the calling, try different things and see what might work. Different birds respond differently, but since you know they use the area and will likely be there anyway, try not to overcall from there. Good luck and let us know how you do.
Sounds boring to me. I love to hear em gobble.BUT it will work.
Just give them what they want to hear. If they are vocal then you to can be. If they are tight lipped then just some soft feeding purrs and clucks should do the job.
Just remember that even if they are vocal you can call to much. Knowing when to shut up is the key. Once you feel they are moving in your direction should be enough and then if any more calling is required it should be very soft. Thats if there are no hens with the gobblers. That is another story.
Good luck and take a comfortable chair.
Strategy for all day sit....Whatcha think??
