Wysocki22

Anyone ever hunt turkey down at Clinton Lake state park? I am going down there 5th season which is middle of May and wondering if anyone has any advice on the location this is going to be my first time hunting there. Any help is appreciated.

Zim

Use decoys in the firebreaks. I prefer late season. The toms are not henned up and are often aggressive if they see a lone hen decoy.

Wysocki22

What do you mean by the firebreaks are they located all around the park or is there an area I should try and concentrate on? The first time I am going to be there to scout is going to be the day before I hunt so any help is appreciated.

fastetti

I think you need to mention what state you are in, I know of Clinton Lakes in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas and I believe all have some sort of State Park area.

Zim

These are cleared lanes around the public/private borders in many places there. Walk these lanes and look for sandy clear old field type areas with tom tracks. They are often on the highest elevation. Once you find one of these spots set up a decoy and sit tight, calling every 30 minutes. The late season birds will often come in silent. I have been using a blind more often late season for this type hunting. It has a few advantages: Better protection from ticks which will be out with warmer weather; Less likely to get spotted moving by a silently approaching tom; Protection should it rain.