Turkey tactics. ?

[Tbob]

Hey gang,
So this will be my first year trying to kill a turkey. Was never really interested in turkey hunting while living in WA state. I figure though, while I have an opportunity to hunt turkey around SD I might as well give it a try. I will be hunting archery and don't know a thing about them except they have good eye sight. Also I've got zero turkey hunting accessories or calls. What would a new turkey hunter need to get started? I have my own basic hunting stuff, first aide etc... So how do you guys do it?

 

[Tbob]

Also, I saw/heard some turkey this year while out deer hunting, so I thought I'd start there..

 

[MJB]

Hit the turkey tune up this Saturday and you'll get more info than you can absorb at once.

 

[ilovesprig]

Hit the turkey tune up this Saturday and you'll get more info than you can absorb at once.

Plus 1......I'll be at the Fish & Wildlife Commissioners booth......I'll have all the various calls, decoys, blinds, and gear you will need to turkey hunt.......Good calling demonstrations as well as how and when to call......Decoys will be very important to you as a bow hunter.

Dave Smith Decoys has donated a hen decoy (the best decoys IMO) and I will be raffling it off for one buck.

.

 

[Tbob]

Turkey Tune Up?? What is that? Where is it and what time? Does it cost to get in? Thanks! I'm actually free all day Saturday so that would be perfect!

 

[SD Mike]

Turkey Tune Up?? What is that? Where is it and what time? Does it cost to get in? Thanks! I'm actually free all day Saturday so that would be perfect!

Check out www.sandiegoturkey.com for a calendar of events and all sorts of good links for your learning enjoyment.

 

[Bonejour]

NWTF Spring Turkey Tune-Up 2016
http://southerncaliforniahunting.com/huntersforum/index.php?topic=9278

 

[ilovesprig]

Tim,

Here's what you're listening for.....5:50 am.....Hen tree yelps, owl hoots, and gobbles.

.https://youtu.be/wtNSvnPamwM

 

[Tbob]

Awesome guys!! Thanks so much. Looks like I'll be learning about turkeys on Saturday!

 

[MasterBlaster66T]

I can't wait! That video got me so pumped! See you guys there.

 

[ilovesprig]

I can't wait! That video got me so pumped! See you guys there.

This one should put you over the top......I love turkey hunting!...... ;D

.https://youtu.be/QQbHMsf2NUg

 

[2dogs1name]

I'd like to see some public land videos...private land vids are easy

 

[ilovesprig]

I'd like to see some public land videos...private land vids are easy

Well, I don't know if any of them are easy.....And unfortunately, trying to video on public land just wasn't something I ever did or even do nowadays in other states.....

Not public, but where the lucky 20 kids will be hunting March 19th & 20th.

.https://youtu.be/9kn_8T9IdmI

 

[2dogs1name]

Awesome! And for the record, you are an expert...that's why we follow you and your posts...your advice helps us be better hunters...

 

[steveo007]

I'd like to see some public land videos...private land vids are easy

heres turkeys crossing from private to public

https://youtu.be/_WwKalxvjpI

 

[ilovesprig]

Stevo,

I've seen your video before and it still pumps me up....Outstanding job on public land!....

 

[2dogs1name]

I'd like to see some public land videos...private land vids are easy

heres turkeys crossing from private to public

https://youtu.be/_WwKalxvjpI

Fantastic...these are the vids that pump me up!

 

[Bonejour]

Stevo,

I've seen your video before and it still pumps me up....Outstanding job on public land!....

x2

 

[ilovesprig]

Good read....

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjKmdPUqqzLAhUX2WMKHcREAzQQFggjMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.realtree.com%2Fturkey-hunting%2Farticles%2F10-reasons-why-you-suck-at-calling-turkeys&usg=AFQjCNG76spqW6g3lfAXWBDSBBCXoltcdA

 

[SD Mike]

Good read....

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjKmdPUqqzLAhUX2WMKHcREAzQQFggjMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.realtree.com%2Fturkey-hunting%2Farticles%2F10-reasons-why-you-suck-at-calling-turkeys&usg=AFQjCNG76spqW6g3lfAXWBDSBBCXoltcdA

Lots of good info there. The latest videos posted by NWTF are really good as well. These guys are good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS7dP_5zS-4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb9TYG0T4hQ