I was an avid turkey hunter a few years ago. I even liked it more than deer hunting, imagine that.

Hens are the easier ones to get in. The mornings seem to be more productive as far as getting a flock heading towards your setup. Mature gobblers do not hang out with hens in the fall, not that I have ever seen. I have killed a few jakes that were with hens in the fallbut never seen an old tom hanging out.

Gobblers are more of a challenge to bag in the fall. They do not require much calling and you probably will not know they are coming until they are already there. I just try to produce a deeper cluck or two and leave it be for a while. You may hear them gobble in the fall but that doesn't meant they will approach a hens call.

I always have turkey calls in my bag even if it is not turkey season. I just like to watch them and practice my calling while on the deer stand. I thinkthis lets the deer know that turkeys are in the area and it must be safe.

Also, be careful and don't get the turkey and deer bow seasons confused. I made that mistake last year.

Good luck!