The NWTF has unleashed 10 tips for turkey hunting success. They are good but still I feel like this doesn't help all the idiot turkey hunters out there. Below the NWTF tips I've unleashed my own tips which i think will help further the NWTF goals of decresing turkey hunting accidents. Feel free to add your tips to the list!
*****NWTF tips*****
* Leave the area if you suspect there's another hunter already working the same bird.
* Resist the urge to stalk turkey sounds. It is nearly impossible to sneak up on a turkey. It is also unethical and could lead to an accident.
* Select a spot that is in open timber rather than thick brush: wearing camouflage clothing and eliminating movement is more critical to success than hiding in heavy cover.
* Sit against a large stump, blow-down, tree trunk or rock that is wider than your shoulders and higher than your head when calling wild turkeys.
* Never wear bright colors, especially not red, white, blue or black because these are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler. Watch out for red, white or blue on your socks, t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, bandannas, etc. Wear dark undershirts and socks, and pants long enough to be tucked into boots.
* Remain still and speak in a loud, clear voice to announce your presence to other hunters if necessary. Never move, wave or make turkey sounds to alert another hunter of your presence.
* Keep your hands and head camouflaged when calling.
* Maintain a clear field of view when using a camouflage blind or netting.
* Ensure your decoy is not visible when you are transporting it. Stash the decoy in your vest and make sure the head is not sticking out.
* Put your gun's safety on and approach the downed bird with your firearm pointed in a safe direction after firing. Never run with a firearm.
*****Tips for idiots*****
*Turkeys are not 5 or 6 feet tall. If you think you see a turkey that is this tall don't shoot. Chances are you're suffering from a drug induced hallucination.
*Don't shoot at sounds... because that's just stupid.
*Wear deoderant turkeys can't smell anything
*Don't mix your bowel movements and calling together. Doing so leaves you open to an ambush.
*Don't ask your hunting buddies for a tick check.
*Follow the rules and regulations. Game Wardens don't like it when you neglect those.
*No tresspassing means you can't hunt there.
*Don't lean against a barb wire fence.
*Leaves of three let it be
*There's a safety on your gun. It's by the trigger. If you see anything red that means it goes bang. Bang means it shoots and you only want that to happen when you see a turkey... No your decoy does not count.
Anyway, that's all I got. Let me know if you have any more tips.
be sure to put some corn out.
Logan Taylor 102 days ago
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*Wild turkeys don't come in blue. IF you see a whole flock of wild blue turkeys, don't shoot! You've probably called up the landowner's guinea fowl and you _won't_ be invited back.
Jim Sealy Jr 114 days ago