keith@clodii.columbiasc.NCR.COM (03/21/91)
From: keith@clodii.columbiasc.NCR.COM
From: plains!hiv.med.umn.edu!kamp@uunet.UU.NET
Lisa Kamp requests for tips and ideas on how to hunt Turkeys on farmland
in Michigan.
Here is my .02 cents worth. First, I would check the laws pertaining to
using turkey decoys. If they are permitted there then I would get 2 or 3
of the folding or inflatable type hen decoys and set them out in a very
visible area that the turkeys generally feed in. I assume you have hunt-
ed these birds before and have an idea where a good place would be. It
would be best to set them about 25 yds. in front of where you will be
hidden. Turkeys love to flock up as you have observed and this may be
just the ticket you need to draw them in gun range. Calling to them is
optional as it may help or hurt you depending on good the caller is.
This may take some patience but I wouldn't give up on it if it failed
the first time or two. Turkeys can be very frustrating as you have learned
by now. If decoys are not permitted, then your best chance is to become
a profficient turkey caller. You don't have to be an expert but you can
never practice to much. I'm still learning after 8 yrs. :-) Our Spring
season opens on April 1 and I can't wait to get after them again. Always
remember one important thing though; If you can see them, THEY CAN SEE YOU!
Hope this helps some and good luck!
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Keith Boyd
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