Shot at turkey, now what???

CJW · 04-23-2004, 02:43 PM

I shot at a turkey this morning not too far from his roost sight and missed. What are the chances of him coming back and being their in the future?

CJW

kerr73 · 04-23-2004, 06:13 PM

Try back in 3 day too a week he mite come back

JW · 04-23-2004, 07:11 PM

He will be in the area.

Listen for his new roost sight.

And as stated give it a few days.

One thing I have learned. If more than one Tom comes in and you shoot one - sit still do not move - let that Tom that was with the one you shot move off on his own. And ya can come back and hunt him in the morning!

JW

jepcho · 04-24-2004, 04:20 PM

It's hard to say for sure but I would definately leave the spot alone for the day. Maybe go close by in the evening and see if you can spot anything or hear anything. I have had great luck with evening hunts. Good luck and make sure to let us know how you do!

CJW · 04-24-2004, 06:59 PM

I got my answer today. I walked by the spot where he was roosting the night before and jumped him. He was huddled down in the grass and shot out like a pheasant. I don't think he was too worried, so I might try him again tomorrow from a different direction.

CJW

jepcho · 04-24-2004, 08:43 PM

Well good luck tommarrow. Let us know how you make out.