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Old 03-08-2005 | 07:28 PM
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Ok heres the deal, I have never gone turkey hunting before and its about the only thing around here I havent hunted. I think I am a good hunter however turkeys are supposed to be hard to hunt. I have about 120 acres of land to hunt, however all the sign is in just about 10 acres of it. I have seen flocks of hens and jakes, groups of up to 7 big toms and I have seen several spots in the area where they feed, dust, and roost. I know there are turkeys there because just yesterday I saw 7 toms with beards that touch the ground when they feed (i dont know how long that is but I guessed around 10 inches). The area is a big alfalfa field with small islands of trees, one of the islands being a patch of crabapples where I know they are feeding right now. I get to hunt in 41 days and I just want to know if I should hunt their feeding area, dusting area or an area of thick brush close to their roost. Also, they have not seen any hunting pressure and I have been able to stalk to within 15 yards with a camera and they dont seem to be afraid of people, and I see them almost every day feeding in the field. Would it be a bad idea to try to stalk the toms? Also I was wondering if I should use a gun or a bow being that its my first year. Right now I only have one jake decoy do i need more than that. Also I have NO IDEA how to call them. I know how to cluck and thats about it, what else do I need to know?? What kind of call should I use?? Anything I need to know that you can help me with please do I need all the help I can get.

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