Late to the Turkey season, but better late then never

[SDLIVIN]

decoys arrived.
As often happens, life has gotten in the way, so have not been able to get out and scout much less hunt for turkeys yet this season.
Plan is to go this weekend. Gives me a couple weeks with shotgun, and then couple weeks archery only left for the season.

 

[Dawnandusk]

Good luck this weekend.
I don't know how to use a bow so no bow season for me.
I had one chance this season so far and I screwed up. But it was exciting.
Heading solo one more time this Saturday.

 

[MAG 1]

decoys arrived.
As often happens, life has gotten in the way, so have not been able to get out and scout much less hunt for turkeys yet this season.
Plan is to go this weekend. Gives me a couple weeks with shotgun, and then couple weeks archery only left for the season.

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I don't think I would take all those decoys out this late in the season, maybe just a hen.

 

[SDLIVIN]

I don't think I would take all those decoys out this late in the season, maybe just a hen.

Good advice, thanks!

 

[HortoTheSlayer]

I don't think I would take all those decoys out this late in the season, maybe just a hen.

Just curious...why wouldn't you want to take multiple decoys this late in the season?

 

[MAG 1]

For one your not seeing many groups of hens this time of year, makes older birds a little hesitant to come in. Little calling , make the old bird come look for you, if he see's the hen chances are he will wait for her to come to him. IMO

 

[HortoTheSlayer]

For one your not seeing many groups of hens this time of year, makes older birds a little hesitant to come in. Little calling , make the old bird come look for you, if he see's the hen chances are he will wait for her to come to him. IMO

Right on..definitely makes sense.

 

[ilovesprig]

Robert,

Totally agree with Mark (Mag 1)….But, if you're new to the game and don't call well, decoys can make up for a lot of mistakes....Call sparingly and let the decoys do their job.

ps....Cut the beard off the jake.

pss….2 days ago....These 2 longbeards came in to us just find....Jake & 2 hens....

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[SurfNHuntSD]

Congrats to Gen and son.. nice late season birds

 

[nicapopolis]

ps....Cut the beard off the jake.

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Steve,

What is the reason for that? Do you think it sticks out too straight on the Avians?

 

[ilovesprig]

Steve,

What is the reason for that? Do you think it sticks out too straight on the Avians?

Nope....I think you're probably hunting public land and the beard has nothing of worth when it comes to attracting a gobbler....No reason to have someone sneak or shoot your decoy.

 

[SDLIVIN]

Great advice, thank you!

 

[nicapopolis]

Nope....I think you're probably hunting public land and the beard has nothing of worth when it comes to attracting a gobbler....No reason to have someone sneak or shoot your decoy.

Got it. Safety makes sense.

 

[Sdhunt17]

i need to get out!!!!!
looks ike ill be hunting the archery season.

 

[Hunt&Done]

Can't wait until my first birds! Good luck on your hunt!

 

[Hunt&Done]

Robert,

Totally agree with Mark (Mag 1)….But, if you're new to the game and don't call well, decoys can make up for a lot of mistakes....Call sparingly and let the decoys do their job.

ps....Cut the beard off the jake.

pss….2 days ago....These 2 longbeards came in to us just find....Jake & 2 hens....

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ilovesprig, beautiful birds! I just got into hunting this year and on this site.
Hoping to pass the knowledge and my experience onto my kids later on.
You'll be seeing me more often on the boards!

 

[nicapopolis]

Hoping to pass the knowledge and my experience onto my kids later on.

I love this! 20 thumbs up!

Do you have anyone who hunts in your family, or just taking to it on your own?

 

[Hunt&Done]

I love this! 20 thumbs up!

Do you have anyone who hunts in your family, or just taking to it on your own?

Thank you! No one I know hunts but I’m trying to get my bro to start with me. What better way to use your firearms rather than to have it sit in the safe or on a trip to the range.

 

[ilovesprig]

H & d,

Don't know where you live, but the National Wild Turkey Federation, San Diego Chapter has monthly meetings (& bull session), the 4th Tuesday of the month in Poway....Great place to meet like minded folks....

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Thank you! No one I know hunts but I’m trying to get my bro to start with me. What better way to use your firearms rather than to have it sit in the safe or on a trip to the range.

Welcome to SCH. Where are you located, what firearms/bows do you have, and what are you looking to hunt?