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Old 01-22-2004 | 07:45 AM
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Default RE: First time turkey hunter

i am not familar with your neck of the country,but i will give you some basics.
1] scout the area for scratchings,droppings,feathers and dusting areas.
2]look in areas where there is water for roosts trees[creeks,bottom etc.
3]when you think you know where they sleep and travel ,you are ready
4]a few days prior to the spring season,get to a high point before daylight and listen for gobbling.they will gobble on the roost before flying down.
5]make a mental note of travel route and obstructions such as fences,thickets,river,creek etc.
6]do not call to the birds!
7]once you have done your homework,get in place within 200 yards of the roosting birds before daylight preferably,on east side of roost.
8]when it begins to get light, the birds will begin to talk,use simple soft yelp to let them know where you are.gobbler should begin to sound off when other birds start talking
9]have total camo including face and hands and gun in position to get on the bird when they fly down
10]use mouth call or push pin yelper when bird can be seen so as not to be seen moving your hands while calling
11]practice with different calls prior to the season opener.i would recommend a box call and push pin yelper for a beginner.get an instructioal tape and learn the basics and don't try to be an expert on your first hunt.PATIENCE is the most important factor with no movenent when you can see the gobbler.
good luck!
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