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Turkey Tactics

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:21 pm
by sawsman
I'm getting pretty excited for the upcoming hunt. I went a bought a couple of calls today in preparation. Got a nice box call and a diaphram call. I also picked up some Hevi-Shot Magnum Blend loads for the 12 gauge.

Now I just need to make it happen.

Any turkey hunting tips for a first timer?

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:55 pm
by one hunting fool
I never really invested in any special shells I always use the same ones I use on pheasant hunting. I have never neaded more than one shot. just let them come in to your effective shot range that is key patterning your gun before hand so you know you can shoot at 30 yards but not 34. you would be suprised where your effective range is and isn't in a short distance. Also I find my birds by scouting first. birds are down hill of where they will want to be at noon so find the transition point and set up.

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:04 am
by sawsman
Thanks fool...

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:55 am
by highcountryarchery
what unit are you hunting in

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:44 pm
by sawsman
LE Southern. Planning on being down around the Boulder..

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:29 am
by one hunting fool
Lots of Turkey on the Boulder. go out at night and owl call so you can locate the roost. then set up by that. the roost is usually the biggest tree in a valley halfway between the bottom of a hill and the top.

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:53 pm
by stillhunterman
Hope you have a great time down on the boulders sawsman! I'm in the same "first timer" boat with ya this year. Gonna nab an over the counter tag and see what all the fuss is about! :thumb

I'm gonna see what I can learn at the UWC youth turkey camp this year, I know there will be some pro's there giving out lessons! =D> Need all the help I can get!

Re: Turkey Tactics

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:25 pm
by sawsman
Good luck Perry! I hope you get yourself a big 'ole tom! xcrossx