Is Turkey Hunting For You?

Wild turkey hunting is popular in many states. Wild turkeys are one of the most challenging foes in North America. These beautiful birds have excellent hearing and over perfect eyesight. It can be a challenge just to go unnoticed with these attentive birds around. Hunting one and not being discovered as the human you are, is a fascinating feet. These birds are easily scared, so you must be aware of the best techniques for hunting them if you are to have any luck.

Most hunters use a call to attract both male and female turkeys. Since every subspecies of the turkey family speaks the same language, with a little work you can have great luck. Becoming fluent in the turkey language would seem easy since it only has 28 distinct calls. However, there are many variations and tones that must be considered as well. Consider that just as humans can have an accent, so can turkeys. Hens and gobblers will also sound different, just as men sound different than women. The best thing you can do is listen to the various sounds that turkeys make and practice until one works. If you are making a call in the field and it doesn’t work, try something else.

When it comes to the best guns for shooting a turkey, most professional hunters will recommend a 12-gage shotgun. For a lighter kick, you might also try a 20-gage, but you will have to insure you are within 30 yards for the kill shot. Some hunters prefer a 10-gage shotgun, but really it is not necessary unless you just prefer to feel the kick. You will want to insure your gun will allow at least three shots. Usually you should only need two shots, since, if you haven’t hit by the second, he will be gone. However, there are cases you will face of getting the shot and the bird trying to fly away. This is where the third shot will come in really handy. Some companies design special guns just for turkey hunting. These can be a great investment if you plan to do a lot of turkey hunting.

The best time of year to hunt for turkey is the spring during turkey mating season. While this is not the only time of year it will prove to best, it is the best time to use calls. Since this is a time of dominance between both males and females, you will have a variety of options. You may even be able to use a gobbler call to entice a gobbler, since they will be investigating why another turkey is invading their space. The same is true for the hens who will not tolerate another hen calling in their area and are likely to search out the new hen. It can often be to your benefit to just sit back a while and listen to the various sounds they are making. Once you have a feel for the tones being used, the fun can begin.



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