Gellar
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There were 5 trucks in my area from as far away as Decatur county. That’s 5 hours away. Not 1 of the 5 was from Allamakee county where I hunt and live.
Turkey scouting
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RidgeRoamingRichard
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Guys! I got a gobbler to come within 50 yards. But he came in silent, and I only saw a red head for a split second, then he disappeared. It was great though! Had to get to work, so I abandoned him and tried to sneak out quietly. Found a hen on private on the way out in the area he seemed to be headed to, so I'm going to try to set up between there and his roost this evening!
As always, thanks for all the advice everyone.
As always, thanks for all the advice everyone.
Gellar
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Good luck. Sounds like you are on the right path
AggieHunter
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They just don't seem too interested in me for some reason or get close and then spooked by something.
Gellar
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The turkeys were gobbling like mad today from 12:30-1. I was outside doing yard work and couldn’t do anything about it as my next season starts later next week. The morels should be starting to pop and the turkeys are fired up!!
Gellar
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I have had that problem. If I think I know where the Tom is at I like to set my decoy 25 or 30 yards on my backside so if he hangs up 50 yards from my decoy he is in range of me! I also like to set up with a hill between us if possible so when he crests the hill, Boom!
MTelkHuntress
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Only found one hen on public today again. What was interesting is even the flocks on private were all hens. Not a Tom to be seen.
westbranch
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The property is awesome, but not the best for turkeys. They are sticking to the lower edges and going into different private land after coming off roost. The ridgetop has some big meadows that I thought would be good but no turkey sign up there. Might be worth it to sit and wait for daytime movement. More deer and elk than I have ever seen in such a small semi-public land spot. 20+ of each the last two mornings. One spike elk still holding both antlers.
AggieHunter
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No gobbles till 7 but it did not take long after that
MTelkHuntress
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So I called in a wolf today...I dont think I'm doing this turkey hunting thing right.
Gellar
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I’ve never done it but it is common for guys to call in coyotes around here when they are turkey hunting. All predators are opportunists. If they think there is an easy meal they will give it a try! If you can fool a wolf I’d say your calling is pretty good and your camouflage is even better!
RidgeRoamingRichard
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I had a very humbling weekend turkey hunting. Hard to swallow when a bird with a pea sized brain outsmarts you continually! Learned a lot about their movements and some hard lessons about how and when to set out a decoy. I'll be back out there
RidgeRoamingRichard
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So...wanna go turkey hunting this September? Ha ha
Old man bob
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Had Wolves howling around my tent in New Mexico 10 days ago. 4-6 of them . The next day 4 Jakes come thru the same park and a guy shot one. I don't do Jakes ,passsed up 3 o 4 opportunities over there . They are for kids or first timers. sorry , no offense to those that shoot spikes. I only spent 3- 4 days in the woods. Went over way to early. got Burn't out and at 64 its a bitch climbing hills at 8-9k ft. One of the few Turkey tags i have ever ate. But I have killed My share. I volunteered to take a first Timer in Az. Friday in My fav. Unit. Had a Bird roosted in one of My honey holes Thursday night waiting for us and the hunter was an older guy ,68 and he couldn't get out of bed. If I had an AZ. tag I would of been done. Keep at it Guys.,,,,,,,,,,BOB!
Gila
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I called in a cougar once. I was hunting in a state when the season ended at 4:00 pm. I was looking for a roost tree and didn't have (couldn't) a firearm. Dang thing followed me back to the truck. Those mountain critters are dialed in to get a turkey dinner.
Old man bob
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I have called in 4 bobcats over the years. One in AZ., One in Oklahoma , and 2 in New Mexico in 4 years of turkey hunting there. ...............BOB!
MTelkHuntress
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Ha possibly, who knew a turkey call was the ideal sound. The funny thing is, I've tried to get one of these wolves on my trail camera, and when I least expect it while turkey calling away, there it is.
Northwoods Labs
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I've called in a handful of coyotes, but never a wolf.
AggieHunter
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I've called in other hunters!
Gellar
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That’s scary as hell in my opinion. I have an orange pocket on my turkey vest I can pull out, and do, when other hunters are out.
