Tuesday, March 17, 2015

5 Tips for Hunting Turkeys

 Everyone has their opinion regarding tips for turkeys hunting.  After hours of research we've come up with our 5 Tips for Hunting Turkeys.
  • Research/Planning
    • Weather you are a professional or a rookie; you need to do you're research.  Going online looking at maps, forums and other medias will help you come up with your game plan.  You need to visualize the hunt before you go and know where you are going.
  • Scout
    • Today we live in an online era of technology where information is rapid.  However, to get the Jake into your spread you'll have do some scouting the old fashion way. Get yourself in the hunting mood.  You don't want it to be opening day and not know what your surroundings are.  
  •  Pattern your gun
    • The reason why most guys miss a turkey is because they didn't pattern their gun.  Get out shoot some rounds and see what your pattern looks like.  We've found that our 20 gauge shoots to the right with the extra full choke in.  Being able to compensate for that will lead to more successful hunts.  
  • Camouflage
    • Having good camouflage is important to having a successful hunt.  Cover your face hands and stay still.  More important than having expensive camo is matching your surroundings.  If the area you are hunting is still taking its first breath of Spring air don't wear too much greens; instead wear browns. 
  •  Calling
    • Much like waterfowl hunting you want to practice your calling.  Getting in-tune is critical. If you're not great at calling at least you know that going into the field.  

5 Tips... It could be just as easy to make it 25 tips for turkey hunting.  If you have already searched for tips on turkey hunting and are lost in the how many there are; this list is for you.  When you break it down; these five tips will help increase your odds this turkey season.

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors Good Luck and Stay Safe -
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