Turkeygirl Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Well I got up at 4:30am, was at the state land at 5am, eventually got hiked into the hardwoods where there was alo of turkey sign previously. I heard and saw nothing. Saw alot of old scratchings, nothing really fresh. I moved around on the ridge, seeting up and calling like a hen wandering around. I moved off the ridge a little bit into this bautilf Maple clearing, the picture perfect spot for a tom to come strutting into range; nada! Then on a ridge across from me, they started logging and I saw they clear cut part of the ridge over there. While I was probably at least 1/2 - 1 mile away, it was hard to hear a thing! So I hiked out, got in the car and headed home. On a dirt road towards home, a hen ran out in front of me,lol, at least I was driving slow. I was hoping a tom was behind her but no. Didn't see any other hunters. Saw a few spots where hunters had been sitting against some trees but it was yet another long, slow morning that is making my season not look to good so far. I'm going to go fishing later though and tomorrow morning probably go back to the "home ground". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Re: Tried the state land.... That logging can make quite a racket! Well the birds have got to be somewhere. Maybe focus on the home ground for a bit where the birds are dusting. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Re: Tried the state land.... If I were you I would be setting up on that open field you keep seeing that bird in and not doing alot of calling. I know its not very aggressive style for getitng a bird but maybe if you waited them out kinda like hunting deer you could get a shot at something. Goodluck and keep at it. I wish I could be out hunting during the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilbuckmaster Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Re: Tried the state land.... well better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Re: Tried the state land.... I'd plan on going back to the ridge that you seen turkey sign at, and plan on setting up and staying in one spot for at least a few hours. After hearing turkey talk and seeing humans walking around in the woods, gobblers are getting pretty nervous about running right into a hen call. Most likely they will sneak in. If your walking and calling, they could very well spot you before you spot them, and split just as fast, and you'll never know that they were even there. Get yourself a pair of pruners, and cut off some branches from some saplings that are leafing out. Then place them into the ground around your set-up spot. This will give you some extra cover!!! Then give out a series of calls, then shut-up for 15-20 minutes, then as your waiting, scan the woods for movement, repeat that calling sequence and wait another 15-20 minutes. You'd be surprized at what shows up after the second or third sequence of calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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