Hunting turkey requires preparation, knowledge of your game and persistence. Turkeys are cunning and elusive so the use of hunting game calls and decoys are a great advantage. Here are a few tips to get you started on the right track:
Know where and when to use decoys. They work bests when placed close to clearings and in areas that offer cover, not in an open field or in an overly obstructed path. To entice the curiosity of your prey, choose places that provide ample cover or closed off areas.
The next question is how many decoys and the type of decoys you should you use? The rule of thumb is the more dense the woods, the more decoys you should use. Remember all you want to do is to get a turkey’s attention and draw him within shotgun range. When choosing decoys stick to the ones that have a realistic look and feel to them, like the ones that have feathers that sway and move naturally. Motion decoys definitely work better than still decoys. However, refrain from using ones that move too much because they may scare the turkeys away instead of attracting them.
Decoy placement is next: you need to ensure that the decoys are placed more than 15 yards but not more than 35 yards away from your prey. You need the birds to see your decoys clearly, but you also have to make sure that they come in close enough for a clean shot.
Do your research and try these tactics, you’ll have more fun and in time will be successful, just keep at it.
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