The first thing I do is scout my areas, to see if theres a change from season. I practice my calls all year round. Start with the basic calls, yelps, clucks and purrs. get a easy yelper or slate and practice with them then move up to the box call and mouth call. Practice getting the rythem down. I also like to roost birds in the evening so I know where to set up in the morning. Arrowmaster