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In the Mind of the Turkey Hunter
Some of us are new at this sport and some have a few years under their belt. With that being said , Turkey hunters must have some questions or thoughts on hunting these birds in their mind. Things that puzzle them from Scouting to right to the point of that bird drumming in at gun range.
This may help with some ideas on questions we can all share. lets get some points going here and bring up some of the thoughts we share about this sport ? |
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No questions here. This will be my 8th season, and my 5th season bowhunting. Lets get some newbies to hook onto this question. I would be happy to answer.
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Spring gobbler season brings new birth to the new year. Other than the fall woods it's one of the greatest times to be in the woods, especially at first light when all the critters that call it home begin to stir. To listen and enjoy the songs of the song birds to the thunderous first gobble that sets your heart to flutter. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be in the woods at this time. Prior to hunting turkeys I never knew the thrill it would bring. I really don't know why I hadn't hunted them longer than I have other than opportunity and know how. A good point to bring up on that note is introduce someone new to the sport, the early spring mornings and in return, it may open up new avenues for yourself. I for one enjoy calling in birds for others probably more than I do for myself. Once I pull the trigger and tag a bird, the seasons is over. I'll put someone else on a bird before I'll ever take one myself. Pulling the trigger is secondary to everything that leads up to that occassion. Another passion I have is to actually film a hunt for someone. If I get the shot on film, it's the same feeling as shooting myself and in fact is sometimes harder. When people ask why I'm so passionate about spring turkey hunting I simply ask them. Have you ever heard a gobbler? Usually the response is..yes, I hear them over on the hill in the mornings....Then I ask, ah yes...but have you ever heard them gobbler down your neck? And then go into explaining how it makes your ears vibrate, stands the hair on the back of your neck, quickens your heart, shortens your breaths.....
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Well said Rob/PA I especially agree with the hair on the back of your neck staning up. WOW what a rush
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Nice Rob... get them in so close you can hear them suck in the air for their nextgobble, and once they let 'er rip, the pollen shakes off thebranchesover your head... you gotta love it...
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well said Rob I get that feeling with my 2 favorite hunting bugling bull elk with abow and spring turkey hunting not necessarily in that order they are very similar
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ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer Spring gobbler season brings new birth to the new year. Other than the fall woods it's one of the greatest times to be in the woods, especially at first light when all the critters that call it home begin to stir. To listen and enjoy the songs of the song birds to the thunderous first gobble that sets your heart to flutter. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be in the woods at this time. Prior to hunting turkeys I never knew the thrill it would bring. I really don't know why I hadn't hunted them longer than I have other than opportunity and know how. A good point to bring up on that note is introduce someone new to the sport, the early spring mornings and in return, it may open up new avenues for yourself. I for one enjoy calling in birds for others probably more than I do for myself. Once I pull the trigger and tag a bird, the seasons is over. I'll put someone else on a bird before I'll ever take one myself. Pulling the trigger is secondary to everything that leads up to that occassion. Another passion I have is to actually film a hunt for someone. If I get the shot on film, it's the same feeling as shooting myself and in fact is sometimes harder. When people ask why I'm so passionate about spring turkey hunting I simply ask them. Have you ever heard a gobbler? Usually the response is..yes, I hear them over on the hill in the mornings....Then I ask, ah yes...but have you ever heard them gobbler down your neck? And then go into explaining how it makes your ears vibrate, stands the hair on the back of your neck, quickens your heart, shortens your breaths..... |
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THE BEST FEELING IS WHEN THEIR IN SO CLOSE YOU CAN HEAR THEM DRUM AND WALK IN THE LEAVES, BUT CAN'T SEE THEM.
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I've been a deer and duck hunter for most of my life. I love them both with a passion. I really started turkey hunting seriously only five years ago. Now I am totally hooked. I wished I would have started years earlier. I have always had turkeys on my land but just wasn't that interested in hunting them. Five years ago I killed a 20 pounder on my property and now I have a passion not only for deer and duck hunting, but also turkey hunting. It's one of the greatest times of the year. Everything is springing back to life. Hearing that gobble at first light is one of the sweetest sounds you will ever hear. I may be considered a beginner in turkey hunting but I am far from a novice. I have killed many in that short time but I still continue to learn things every season. Hopefully I'll be hunting turkeys for many years to come.
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ORIGINAL: one on one THE BEST FEELING IS WHEN THEIR IN SO CLOSE YOU CAN HEAR THEM DRUM AND WALK IN THE LEAVES, BUT CAN'T SEE THEM. Tom |
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Thanks guys, I simply put down in words what we all feel in the spring, ya'll can elaborate some more.....;)
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Nice post Adrian....Rob absolutely sensational....without sounding rediculous the kill isn't everything as Rob clearly defines!Obviousily we're all here to better prepare ourselves to outwit and harvest the "king of the spring but the friendships,comradre,the challenge,all add to the fun of the sport and at least in my mind are as important to the kill itself!Even the preseason work if thats what you want to call it leaves a hunter on edge opening day,shaking with excitement anticipating that first gobble of the morning!After a lengthy life chasing these birds I still get excited as I did my early years but know enjoy watching thosenew to the sport experience the same thing....take a kid turkey hunting trust me you'll be glad you did!!!Some adults are kids too!!!:D;)Have fun all...Bob
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Very well said guys:)
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amen bud idont think it could have been said any better
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Okay, I'll be the first "newby" to take you up on your offer and ask a question that has been bugging me.
This will be my first year turkey hunting. Everyone/everything I read says to scout, scout, scout. As with deer hunting, I could not agree more...you have to find them to hunt them. That said, I have two pieces of property, one public (975 acres), one private (400+ acres)that I deerhunt. I have never seen or heardturkey on either of these properties, but they seem like they would be prime locations. One of our local DNR guys told me that the public land for sure has turkey on it. When questioning him on how to locat them...maybe with an owl or crow call, he said that this time of year they won't respond as turkey talk is really only about finding a mate during the breading season. I have no reason to doubt him and IF that is true, how do I know if there are birds or not? I have not seen any turkey feathers or large patches of scratching where they are digging for food. What else can I look for or should I just wait until spring. I want to know if there are birds on these properties. As a side note, on the private land, I do here a gobbler when I'm deer hunting, but it could well be a domestic bird being raised by a neighboring farmer...not sure. Point being, it it's gobbling....would wild ones be sounding off too? Anxious for your replies and help. Thanks a ton. Craig |
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I think this question deserves a post Thread of its own.
Not to jump on the Hyjack train , but there could be some good points that others would like to read and would miss because of not opening this thread that may not have value to them....BT |
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