I'll ditto JW's advice and just add a bit.I generally do not try to call spookedbirds back to thesame spot thatmorning whereI just spooked them or they busted me/partner. The same holds if agob comes in, does not present a shot, and leaves - I generally will not try to call that bird back to that spot that morning (we can hunt only til noon).Rather, depending on the circumstances, I'll move to a new locationfrom 50 to 200 yds away. Try to circle wide around to getahead of him as JW suggested, especially if the bird took to wing.I will sit "still" and quiet atmy new spot at least 30 minutes (sometimes longer) before I make a call (unless the gob opens up on his own). A good blind will help if you can't sit still ("still" means no movement except blinking your eyes - I've seen many a bird just raise their head just enough to peek into a patch of woods and just starebefore moving in).Just do the soft stuff (low volume yelps,soft clucks and purrs). Finesse and patience will sometimes workon spooked birds.

Gobswill get more wary (gobble less, and wait longer before moving towards calling) the more you or other hunters spook them, imho.Don't be afraid to give him another try the next day.

Andrepeating the above posts, never make a turkey call unless you are safely protected against a tree, and prepared for a bird to show up that instant.
-fsh