I ain't much of a turkey hunter
05-01-2019, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Trumbull County, Ohio
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I ain't much of a turkey hunter
So, I had my spot picked out for the Monday opener. Good activity, hard to access, so shouldn't be bothered by anyone else.
I had to work until 7 then get the kid's off to school/baby sitters .
Ended up getting to hunt from about 9 until almost noon the first day.
Saw two deer and a bunch of geese. No gobbles.
Tuesday morning I got out before daylight and eagerly awaited the morning gobbles . Nothing. Started to call a little. I'm always worried I'll do more harm than good.
After some calling I noticed a hen coming my way so I shut up and let her come in. Unfortunately nothing was behind her.
Called a little more and called in about 30 buzzards. They circled a bit then landed above me and waited on me to die I guess.
Maybe I need to work on my calling technique.
-Jake
I had to work until 7 then get the kid's off to school/baby sitters .
Ended up getting to hunt from about 9 until almost noon the first day.
Saw two deer and a bunch of geese. No gobbles.
Tuesday morning I got out before daylight and eagerly awaited the morning gobbles . Nothing. Started to call a little. I'm always worried I'll do more harm than good.
After some calling I noticed a hen coming my way so I shut up and let her come in. Unfortunately nothing was behind her.
Called a little more and called in about 30 buzzards. They circled a bit then landed above me and waited on me to die I guess.
Maybe I need to work on my calling technique.
-Jake
05-01-2019, 04:29 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
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Yes we all have days like this from time to time. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere that big gobbler shows up without making a sound. I have watched them walk right on by my decoys and not even bother with them. Just as if they know that something is up. Turkey hunting can be frustrating at times. But never give up. They will only think that they have won while you wonder what happened. They can be very smart most of the time..
05-08-2019, 12:59 PM
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Saw a hen and passed on a little Jake this morning. I've seen so few birds, I just didn't feel right about taking a young one this year. Hopefully next year I see some more.
This was the first legal turkey I've seen in five hunts this year. He came by about 6 yards out.
Looked just like this bird with his beard sticking straight out.
-Jake
This was the first legal turkey I've seen in five hunts this year. He came by about 6 yards out.
Looked just like this bird with his beard sticking straight out.
-Jake
05-09-2019, 04:17 AM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orange County, Virginia....
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Been a slow year for me as well. First morning out I had a Tom gobble at me over 200 times but could not get him closer than 50 yds and so thick I still couldnt see him. He has been to that dance before and was not going to come in any closer and no way for me to get any closer to him. Next time I only heard one bird gobble three different times on the roost and then shut right up. Two more mornings havent heard any gobbles. Gonna try again this weekend. Keep trying!
05-09-2019, 01:16 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Eastern wv
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Been a slow year for me as well. First morning out I had a Tom gobble at me over 200 times but could not get him closer than 50 yds and so thick I still couldnt see him. He has been to that dance before and was not going to come in any closer and no way for me to get any closer to him. Next time I only heard one bird gobble three different times on the roost and then shut right up. Two more mornings havent heard any gobbles. Gonna try again this weekend. Keep trying!
RR
05-10-2019, 10:49 AM
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orange County, Virginia....
Posts: 556
I hear ya Ridge Runner. I tried all those tricks and none worked for that ol Tom. I started off really quite and only subtle purrs and clucks, which he would respond to but would lose interest quickly. When I started calling more aggressive, so did he. I moved away from him to see if he would come closer but he would not. Thats the way it goes sometimes.
