No certain answer for the hung up gobbler question. Depends on what is hanging him up. Maybe he is hung up on a fence row or a creek bed. There are just some places a turkey will refuse to go sometimes. If it is something like this, I would retreat if I can and walk a part circle around him and try again to see if you can pull him in a different direction.

Another reason might be that he just got done with a hen and just isn't interested. In that case, I would just hang tight and wait an hour or so and see if he becomes interested. They seem to have a pattern when they become easier to call in. First thing in the morning, then around about 9 or so, then again close to noon. You'll notice they will gobble around these times, then shut up again.

Maybe you just aren't calling the way he wants. Try different things. Agressive calling, clucks, less calling, cackles, purrs to name a few to try. There is also the chance he has seen something he doesn't like or trust. Maybe he saw you move. Maybe he is scared of your decoys. It could be a mutitude of things that could be different for each situation.

As for the early youth hunting, go out and pattern the birds to see where they are and what they are doing at that moment. If they aren't breeding yet, you would be better off sitting along a travel route between the roost and a feeding area. Dusting areas would be excellent if you can find one. There is no single answer. That's what turkey hunting is all about. Good luck.