>>>> Early season birds can be quite the challenge...... Lots of carefull scouting is the key IMHO. Learn where the gobblers want to be at certain times during the day. Get there ahead of them. Little or no calling is the rule. Be patient and don't expect alot of in-your-face gobblin' and running in on a string. Hang in there,and you'll bag your bird. Best of luck!