Turkey Hunting 101

My Rocky Snake Boots

Editor — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:52:20 +0000

Rocky Snake Boot

This past season was a rainy one, and everywhere I went there was water. The streams were higher, the puddles were deeper, and mud was under every footstep. The one saving grace to my comfort, in such a damp environment, was my boots. I wore a pair of boots that aren’t necessarily geared towards my hunting grounds in the northeast, they were Rocky Snake Boots.

Now, I have encountered exactly “no” poisonous snakes in my twenty plus years of turkey hunting throughout New England, so my needs for a snake boot didn’t exactly match it’s intended design.

I chose them one, because they are light weight so they won’t weigh me down while runnin’ and gunnin’ all morning. They also have no insulation, so when the spring temp’s hit 70 plus degrees late in the morning, my feet aren’t ready to burst in to flames. They are also designed to be water proof, and go all the way up to just below the knee, which makes it great for walking through creeks, streams, puddles, and whatever else comes your way.

The Rocky Snake Boots are great boots that will impress well beyond the realm of being snake proof. If your a spring turkey hunter and are looking for a new set of kicks, try a set of these on for size … you won’t be disappointed.

Hunting Turkeys In The Rain

Editor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:35:43 +0000

This season was a tough one when it came to nice days. They were far and few between, and even the good ones were usually wet.

Making the most of your time in the woods is extremely important. Especially when the time is as short as the spring turkey season. Take advantage of those rainy days when the skies let up just a little. The birds do not stop breeding just because its raining out.

During the rain the hens have a tendency to protect their eggs from the elements, so they stay on the nest. That means there are a bunch of lonely gobblers out there. Now getting them to gobble may be a little tougher, but when they do, it’s usually a done deal.

So next time it’s on a off rain on your day to hunt, make sure your out there, because although the sun isn’t out, it may be your time to shine. Good luck!!

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A Great Rainy Day In The Field

Use a Crow Call on hung up gobblers

Editor — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:23:38 +0000

Using A Crow Call While Turkey Hunting

Whenever I run into a situation where a bird is hung up just out of sight, and is moving back and forth every time I call, I like to stop calling and let him walk away a little bit. As he walks away, rather than calling to him and getting him back to the same spot he hung up the last three times, I give him a crow call to make him gobble. This will not draw him back, but will allow me to know where he is, and possibly give me a chance to move in closer. My goal is to get within shooting distance of where he has been hanging up, and get there undetected. Once I get in to position, comfortable, gun up, and ready to shoot, then I use a turkey call again. Most of the time, that bird will walk right back to the same spot … but this time I’ll be there waiting for him.

Various Types of Turkey Calls

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:22:46 +0000

Superb calling and knowing when you should call are typically critical tips for good results in turkey hunting. Sportsman generally imitate hens to call an Old Tom into practical gun range. Hens come up with a selection of calls: yelps, clucks, putts, purrs and also whines. The greatest technique to learn to call is usually to practice with a skilled turkey hunter or to purchase an easy-guide dvds and then perform the calls taught by the teacher. It isn’t essential to become an expert in every one of these calls to have success in turkey hunting. Acquiring an adequate command of yelps and clucks will probably be of most benefit to new turkey hunters.

As with camo, guns and shells, several variety of calls are utilized in turkey hunting. One of the most popular types of calls include box calls, slate-type friction calls, wingbone and also trumpet calls, diaphragm calls, push-pin and tube calls. Beginning hunters need to typically consider box calls, slate-type friction calls and push-pin calls for their convenience.

On a given day any one of these calls will work. Each style call features its own unique sound. An Old Tom will sometimes respond to one call but not the others. So, carry numerous calls and take turns trying them. If one call doesn’t get a response, another one might.

When calling gobblers, less is better in most cases. Don’t over call. The more you call, the more likely you’ll hit a bad note or that your movement will be noticed by an attentive gobbler or hen that has calmly moved in to check you out.

The Importance of Camouflage While Turkey Hunting

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:03:34 +0000

Because wild turkeys have such excellent eyesight, camouflage is practically a must to steer clear of being viewed while turkey hunting. This normally includes a camo suit, cap, facemask and gloves. Don’t forget to wear dark colored socks so that they don’t show when you sit down. Many turkey hunters also wear a camo vest with loads of pockets to carry calls, shells and maybe a bite to eat . These vests often have a drop-down padded seat to add a little comfort while you’re working a bird during the turkey hunt.

In recent years camouflage makers have come up with a wide array of patterns and colors. Try and match the color of the environment where you will be hunting. Early season patterns with mostly browns and grays usually blend in best, while patterns with more green mixed in blend in better as new leaves bud out. Always remember: controlling movement is most important no matter of how well you are camouflaged.