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Old 03-03-2002 | 03:56 AM
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RICHIE3
 
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From: saint joseph missouri USA
Default RE: When gobblers just won't talk......

Depending on the terrain, and, how much land that you are able to hunt, would to me, be the deciding factor in what strategy to take. If you are hunting thousands of acres of public land, I would strongly suggest stalking, with a little scouting along the way. BE EXTRA CAREFUL WHILE DOING THIS! It is never a good idea to do this while calling, good recipe for disaster. But, stalking, if done correctly, can be rewarding to. Try going from ridge top to ridge top, slowly, or from open field to open field, using a pair of binoculars to do most of the looking. Take your time as if you were "still hunting". Chances are, you will be busted by turkeys before you see them. Don't get upset over it, in fact, sometimes, this is what you may need. If it is a lone hen, I wouldn't suggest you pay much attention to her. Let her settle down and get back to where she was originally intending to go or do, probably to a nest. But, if it is a tom or multiple birds with a tom, you may have gotten luckier than you think. Pay close attention to where the birds took off to. Then try to circle around to where you might think they are going, by paying attention to terrain. It has been my experience that turkeys will start to recall one another after they have been busted up. I would then find my spot and start calling again like a lone hen, sticking to one call only at this point. You want to sound like one of the lost birds of the flock, not multiple birds of the flock. This may entice a gobbler to start gobbling. If you by chance call in a hen or hens, be still. The tom is probably sitting back within seeing distance before he makes the decision to come on in, or, will start gobbling to draw the hens to him. Either way, this will clue you in on the next move. But be careful and still while you are calling in a busted group of birds. The boss may come in silent, look for small movements. The problem with smaller places to hunt, is running out of room to operate. About the only thing else that I can suggset, is to pick a high spot, sit down, do some calling, and enjoy the show of the day, whatever it may be. Good Luck!
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