Chuck

One suggestion - I do not call unless I have already picked-out, andamstanding next to, alarge tree or other object that I can set up from in a hurry. Sounds like you let out a yelp, heard the turkeys, then while scrambled for a place to sit down - got busted. When calling blind like that I always assume there is a turkey nearby and he could come running in quickly.

I wouldn't let the area rest, particularly if it is public ground. Somebody else may be there right now calling to these birds. Go get 'em.