I like to take the birds temp with a series of tree yelps and maybe a real soft cluck or two!Really though it does depend on the circumstance!If I have more than one gobbler vocal from the roost or maybe one of those early season flocks I'll hammer them while there still in the roost.If I have a hen that is vocal and not roosted with the gobbler I make sure I'm as vocal as she is also or i'll garuntee she'll outcall ya if you dont.Patience is a real key here and being able to read gobblers mood and interest in your early morning conversation is important in having him pitch down your way!Hens,huntin pressure,whether he's the boss, all play into how I approach my first set of calls to a roosted gobbler! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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