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Old 02-24-2002 | 09:11 AM
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Bobgobble2
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Default RE: Preseason Scouting?

Big35 anytime your moving around in a turkeys home territory your going to spook turks.Locating feeding areas,strut grounds,roostsites, and travel routes are all things i look for when i scout turks besides the lay of the land.A few things that might help in not spooking your birds is good camo,alot of patience, and scout with your ears instead of your legs.I like to start my scouting before daybreak because this could very well clue you in on a regular roostsite.Once I find a roostsite (by listening)I try to determine where the birds our generally flying down and then procede to wait and listen to which direction they leave the roosting area.Once they leave the roost area I like to check it and where they hit the ground out thoughrly.I always take the time in this situation where they hit the ground to look for a possible place to set-up during gun season.Before season starts I make a habit of staying back from the birds when i know they our in the area.I do this because turkeys our very patternable.They have there favorite roostsites,feeding areas,and strutzones.I make an effort to try and not bust them because I want them to go through there daily routine of things and by listening,waiting,reading sign, and staying back you can accomplish much of this instead of walking around your turkey woods. Hope this helps some!
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