need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

well i think I am gonna try my hand at turkey hunting this year. Every year I say I am going to but havent> But i kinda know the basics but if you guys could fill me in on everything i need to know. Im not sure how many birds wea re allowed but i think im gonna start out with a shotgun. Im not even sure how to dress a turkey. please fill me in, pm me if you think itll be easier!!

RE: need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

If you go to the turkey hunting forum, there is a lot of info, and hunters that are more experienced then I.

RE: need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

great idea!! i completely forgot about the turkey hunting forum...

RE: need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

As with whitetail hunting, the better and harder you scout the better off you'll be. Spend a few days walking around looking and confirming feeding areas, roosting areas, strutting areas and dusting bowls and you'll be well ahead of the game. Then it's simply a matter of popping up a Double Bull blind, staking out a few decoys 10 to 15 yards in front of you and throwing out some limited calling. I've found that location is FAR more important than calling when bowhunting the birds. Turkey hunting with a bow is honestly one of THE most exciting hunts you'll ever make!

Here are some kill zone charts to help

RE: need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

i guess i should come up with a blind of some sort and some decoys...

RE: need a turkey hunting crash course....
 

You will most certainly want 2 or 3 decoys and a pop-up blind. The blinds are simply awesome! You can pop-up a blind ANYWHERE and the turkey won't have a clue. For whatever reason they won't hesitate to strut right up to a pop-up blind set in the middle of an open field or pasture... it's almost cheating! ;):D