bow hunting fall turkeys
 

I'm seeing alot of tukeys this fall and I was wondering if they responded to calls in fall or maybe a decoy.

RE: bow hunting fall turkeys
 

They don't respond to calls like they do in the spring. You can't do a couple yelps and expect a boss tom to come in on a rope. The best strategy for fall birds (other than tree stand sniping while deer hunting), is to run after a flock of birds and break them up so they scatter. Then, you can get them to come to a kee-kee-run call (re-assembly call).

RE: bow hunting fall turkeys
 

I've been picked off in a tree more than I have on the ground. Just get in front of them and wait is all I do.

RE: bow hunting fall turkeys
 

they do respond to calls, but don't call to them like you do in the spring. Turkeys are naturally social animals so if they hear another bird a lot of times they will come to check things out. I would stick with feeding calls (purrs and clucks) and maybe a few lonesome yelps here and there (to sound like a bird who is looking for company) or better yet a kee kee run (to sound like a lost, juvinile bird). good luck!