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Old 04-16-2007 | 08:35 PM
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Default RE: Just because...

Have you ever seen sign of turkeys where you hunt? If theydon't normally hang out there it might be hard to get them to come in.

Once they really start gobbling, maybe throw a few calls over to where you hear them. Doing that a few times may convince agobbler that there's a hen or 2 over on your place. As the season heats up, sub-dominant gobblers will often try to sneakup to some hens silently so they don't get whupped by the "big man on campus". If an amorous tom hears "hens" (really you) enough to make him think he's got a chance....get ready.

If you get one to gobble back at you, go soft with the calls. A few clucks and shorts purrs every now an then shoulddo it. Once they hear you, they knowwhereyou are,and conversely, the"hens" know where the tom is. Also,don't just listen for toms. Often the hens will come in calling softly or silent to check out the new "girls". If you can get some real hens to come your way, even better. Let thereal pros do the calling for you. Hopefully they'll pull a tom ot two your way.

Good Luck!
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