RE: The usual turkey hunting scenario for me?
Roosting gobblers in the spring is usually dominated by where the hens are roosting. Gobblers may not roost in the same tree, but close by. Keep your distance, listen and let the turkeys do their thing naturally. Most toms gobble at least once when they get in the tree, if not several times. Patience will be your reward. It may take several days to finally get the right set-up on an 'ol gobbler, but it wil be well worth it. Since your hunting ridges, never give up the high ground. Try to make your set-up where you will call the turkey uphill to you.