woodshed Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Today I made a huge mistake and missed out on a big opportunity. I was hunting ridge lines in big woods of Missouri. I heard a Tom gobble a couple ridges over the other day. I wanted to get close to him today. It took an hour to hike over a couple ridge lines to sneak up on him. While I was in transit he went down the side of the ridge and I didn't know that. I set up near the top and facing the top of the ridge. Since he went down the hill side he was now behind me. In hind sight, I know this really isn't that big of a deal. I was very excited and made a rash decision to move to another tree and face downhill so I could see him approach. I called and he gobbled again. He didn't sound closer but he was getting close and it was loud. With the quick move I didn't realize I did not have a good vantage point. I wouldn't have been able to see him until he was right on top of me. I got away with the move the first time, so I decided to move 10 yards back and get more space on him. This time I did not get any more response from him and I never saw him. I don't know if he saw me move, spotted a hen, or just changed his mind. All I know is everything stopped immediately. I think he was closer than I thought and he saw me. I'm not certain though. I can't believe I didn't just stay put!! I'm so mad at myself!! Here's my questions: This turkey has been at that spot for 3 days that I know of. \ Providing he lives through the weekend, will he come to me if I return to that spot next week? Will he be call shy? Will he just live somewhere else now? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BRDNSPR Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Your probably right in that he spotted you moving. He may not come into the exact spot but should be very workable in the same area. Stay after him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Get in there early and stay late, even if he did see you he'll come back. If you log in your time into a spot a longbeard's been calling home more often than not you'll find him on the end of your gun barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 He probablly did see ya. He should still be in the area. He may or may not be as likely to gobble to you. He may approach you silently. Stay after him and good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Sounds like everyone else has already given you great advice....just wanted to add that patience pays off. Don't give up and best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 great... I'm going after him Wednesday and Thursday. I'll let you know. Hopefully he lived through the weekend. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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