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Greenhorn Mistakes-what should I not do

Old 03-11-2009, 05:58 PM
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Subject line says it all-I am new at the game and I would be interested what you experienced hunters have to say about what a newbee should not do.
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Old 03-11-2009, 06:08 PM
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I can tell you what You should do!

Read all the great information posted on top of this forum. It is all great reference written by very good experienced turkey hunters.

That is a great palce to start.

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Old 03-11-2009, 06:35 PM
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what type of area are you hunting consrvation area or private. It really makes a differance what type of area you are hunting. consrvation areas are gernerally harder to hunt and the birds are more skidish. you have to have more patiance in a area that is heavly hunted. Private land is differant you can be more out going in your hunting sratagy.
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:49 PM
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Read the very first thread posted on the turkey huntin forum by swampcollie. Thoughts on working birds.
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Old 03-12-2009, 02:43 AM
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What ever you do, DON"T make the Putt Putt sound!
I did that the first time I went turkey hunting.
I heard them start making that sound, so I imatated the sound, and instantly they were gone.
Then I find out, it's the danger sound for turkeys.

And Don't wear any thing thats Red, or White or Blue, or black.
It's the colors of a turkey, and can get you shoot.

Be carefull, and Good Luck.

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Old 03-12-2009, 03:15 AM
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For specific advice, you'll need to mention what you feel you did wrong.
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Old 03-12-2009, 04:36 AM
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Since most seasons have yet to begin...never call to turkeys before the season. You definitely want to get outside somewhere to practice calling, so you can get afeel for what the calls sound like in the real world, just not somewhere you'll be hunting.
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:54 AM
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Don't call too much! Most videos you see people are constantly calling. It makes for a very nice video, but its not necessarily the best way to conduct your hunt. If a turkey gobbles to every call you make and keeps coming, great. I find that more often than not, he's gonna hang up and wait for you (the hen) to come to him. If you play hard to get or even quit calling and just scratch leaves, he'll probably come looking for you. Really though, expect to make mistakes and learn from them. No amount of reading will substitute for experience, but reading all you can is a great start. Welcome to the addiction and good luck!
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Old 03-12-2009, 07:35 AM
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Dont overcall.
Dont be impatient.
Dont move when turkeys are around. AT ALL
Dont get upset if you dont have instant success.
Set up properly for an incoming turkey, you wont have time to move when hes in sight.


Just a few.
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:25 AM
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ORIGINAL: Gamblinman

Since most seasons have yet to begin...never call to turkeys before the season. You definitely want to get outside somewhere to practice calling, so you can get afeel for what the calls sound like in the real world, just not somewhere you'll be hunting.
Why?
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