Some of you are saying 45 to 50 yards. To me that's aweful close. I prefer closer to 100 yards. I know you can get closer than that, but it's sometimes better to be safe than sorry. I agree with Rebel Dog when he says the distance can be misleading when he gobbles. Usually they are closer than they sound, so trying to get too close can be a big mistake. Your going to bump a few in your years of hunting. Some just may not gobble on roost and you will inadvertantly get too close.