Turkey Hunting: Use the Secrets of the Pros to Bag More Birds
There are many good reasons for turkey hunting’s meteoric rise in popularity in recent years. Restoration of North America’s wild turkey populations is one of the greatest conservation success stories of our time, with birds now occurring in numbers once unimaginable and over a geographic range that was inconceivable only a decade ago. Yet they remain one of our wariest and most elusive quarries.\ \ Outdoor writer and guide Bob Humphrey shares his knowledge and experience, as well as the...
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Discover how to build a successful season from the ground up by refining your techniques and learning creative new ways of calling, using decoys, and bagging the maximum.
Pro Tactics: Turkey Hunting1. Meet The Wild Turkey A. History and restoration B. Habits and habitat C. Subspecies and distribution2. Gearing Up for Gobblers A. Apparel head to toe – picking the right camo clothes B. Guns and ammo C. Miscellaneous gear - Packs & vests, seats, bags, and accessories 3. Calls and Calling A. Types of calling devices - & how they work B. Turkey vocalizations, what they mean, when and how to use them 4. Scouting and Roosting A. Locating and understanding sign B. Finding birds C. Putting them to bed5. In The Field Tactics A. Dawn set-up B. Mid-morning hunts C. Up in the day D. Fields vs. woods 6. Decoys A. Types and how they function B. To use or not to use: what, when, how and why7. Advanced Tactics A. Dealing with tough toms B. Rainy day turkeys C. Don’t let a hen steal your bird8. Fall Hunting A. Scout and ambush B. Busting a flock9. Bowhunting A. Equipment B. Techniques10. Planning and Out of State Hunt/Grand Slam A. Agency contacts B. Logistics C. The grand slam11. Ethics and Safety12. Care and Handling A. For the trophy room B. For the table Appendices1. Sources of Information (websites, conservation organizations)2. Bibliography3. Turkey Hunter’s Checklist
