I was watching a turkey hunting show.

They got one and the host said that he was good at calling.

The only thing is they seem to always come from behind.

I tryed turkey hunting for the first time last year and the times I got
Some to respond they came in from behind me.

Is this normal or is it just me setting up wrong ?

Or it could just be the turkeys are just in that direction ?

Thank You

It happens - they come sneaking in from behind. And then gobble when ya don't expect it and it is enough to make you pee your pants....Shhhh don't tell my wife

Need to ask one question though. Did the bird gobble?

If ever you hear a gobble and it is away from you in the direction you are not facing - better move your butt around the tree and get that gun ready.


But yes bires will come sneaking in. You can't stop that unless you have your back to a cliff or some barrier they can not penetrate.

JW

One problem that I see a lot is when using decoys. I set-up with my gun always pointing towards the jake decoy, and have had birds come in from other directions on many occassions. They usually will stroll right into the decoy set-up, hence that's where I point my gun. If I wasn't using decoys, I would agree with JW and move towards the sound of the gobble.

Speaking of turkeys from behind - I've had success in the past sneaking up on them from behind, but you have to wait until they're in full strut.

I've closed the distance by 10-20 yards to get them in range.

A gobbler's field of view is limited by his tailfeathers when in full strut. You can use it to your advantage.

Off the topic, I know, but a noteworthy tactic nonetheless.

See the thread about shooting decoys.
Hal